Could St. Louis secede and be the 51st state? Missouri lawmaker proposes idea
I agree with President Trump. Maybe we should have a 51st state. I just don’t think it should be Canada,” Burton said while ...
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State of St. Louis? Missouri lawmaker suggests city, two counties as 51st state
Missouri Rep. Michael Burton proposes St. Louis and nearby counties form a new state, opposing President Donald Trump's idea ...
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Could St. Louis become the 51st state? Missouri lawmaker floats secession idea
Cancel anytime. During debate Wednesday, March 12, 2025, on a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, state Rep. Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, suggested making St. Louis ...
St. Louis could lose control of its police to a state-appointed board under Missouri bill
St. Louis local elected officials would lose control over the city's police force under a bill before Missouri's Republican ...