Elizabeth Fuchs

Members of the Missouri House are slated to hold committee hearings on the new map, which aims to oust Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City, and limiting amendments on Thursday.

Many House Democrats did not vote for the bill because it contains language that they say could allow campus student groups to legally engage in discriminatory behavior.

The machines, called video lottery terminals, are often found in bars and convenience stores.

Elizabeth Fuchs is the newly elected Missouri state representative for District 80. She’s succeeding Peter Merideth, who was unable to run again due to term limits.