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Missouri | Gov Parson Bans Abortion But Will He Abolish the Death Penalty?

On the heels of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade , Governor Mike Parson wasted no time signing the Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act. And Attorney General Eric Schmitt signed a proclamation banning abortion in the state. This is according to a story from Ozarks First . Yet, I'd like to know if life is so precious, is he willing to abolish Missouri's death penalty? The Ozarks First story quotes Governor Parson as saying: With Roe v. Wade overturned and statutory triggers provided in HB 126, we are issuing this proclamation to restore our state authority to regulate abortion and protect life. Thanks to decades of conservative leaders, Missouri has become one of the most pro-life states in the nation, and our administration has always fought for the life of every unborn child. Today, our efforts have produced what generations of Missourians have worked and prayed for: Today, we have won our fight to protect innocent life. And while Governor Parson is quick to protect...