JEFFERSON CITY â The Missouri House perfected an amendment to a bill that bans transgender athletes from joining female teams on Wednesday, but trans athletes in Missouri already face obstacles as it is.
The current Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) policy bans trans females from competing in girlsâ sports unless they have completed at least one year of hormone therapy.
Jason West, Communications Director for MSHSAA, said this is in place to create fairness for all players.
âI think the biggest purpose is to help maintain some equality for not only the transgender student, but for also the other students that are going to be participating. This is a nice middle ground that has worked for several years now,â he said.
JEFFERSON CITY - Governor Mike Parson is set to give the 2021 State of the State address on Wednesday at 3 p.m.Â
The State of the State address is a time for the Governor to outline policy and budget goals for the year. Parson s office has said little though about the contents of his 2021 speech. Some mid-Missouri state representatives are anticipating COVID-19 to lead the conversation, especially when it comes to the economy, education and vaccine distribution.Â
To Sara Walsh, the Republican representative of District 50 and the Majority Caucus Chair, the State of the State address this year is an opportunity for Parson to establish the next steps in handling the pandemic.