The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote.

The takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department remains a priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe as the Missouri Senate adopted legislation paving the way for state

Mostly Republicans have supported a state takeover of the St. Louis police. But more Democrats could soon follow.

Missouri Democrats are now saying publicly what they've been saying in private conversations for weeks: a state takeover of St. Louis police seems inevitable.

An expansive public safety bill could soon be on the Missouri governor’s desk after senators worked late into the night to come to an agreement on it.

State Sen. Steven Roberts, a St. Louis Democrat, sharply criticized Mayor Tishaura O. Jones on Thursday after Republicans advanced a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The Senate adjourned for the week without voting on the bill. If the Senate passes the bill, it would need to go back to the House because of the changes made.