Kreider, Rep. Tim Harlan, D-Columbia, and Rep. Denny Merideth, D-Caruthersville, all attempted to secure the party nomination for Speaker Thursday. Kreider received 63 votes while Harlan garnered 13 votes in the caucus.
State House Republicans and Democrats will hold Caucus meetings Thursday as well. Democrats retained their edge in that chamber, even gaining a seat when independent Denny Merideth, of Caruthersville, joined the party.
"It's part of the process of making sure we have professionally trained peace officers," said Rep. Denny Merideth, I-Caruthersville, who co-sponsored the bill. Merideth said it is difficult to pin a cost on training.
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