Politics
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz used his exit from the Legislature to blast Attorney General Eric Schmitt, arguing he failed to stop the prolifer…
by The Missouri Independent , Rudi Keller May 18, 2022JEFFERSON CITY -- Judge Robin Ransom was embracing the moment Tuesday.
by Ryan Pivoney May 17, 2022The Rock Island railroad corridor runs through Rodney Luebbering's land near Meta in Osage County. He must cross portions of the corridor to reach various part…
by Missouri News Network , Emma J. Murphy May 17, 2022JEFFERSON CITY -- Several Missouri lawmakers won't return to office next year, including three area legislators facing different propositions: opportunities fo…
by Joe Gamm , Ryan Pivoney May 14, 2022JEFFERSON CITY -- A flurry of activity in the Missouri House on Friday kept 2022 from earning the ignominious distinction of least productive legislative sessi…
by The Missouri Independent May 14, 2022A legislative package that would change numerous aspects of business in Missouri gained a few more provisions Thursday as this year's legislative session winds…
by Cameron Gerber May 13, 2022Two new state laboratories are slated to be built in Jefferson City, pending the governor’s final approval of the state budget.
by Ryan Pivoney May 12, 2022A bipartisan proposal to extend postpartum care for low-income women in Missouri to a full year after they've given birth is "hanging on a thread," its sponsor…
by The Missouri Independent , Tessa Weinberg May 11, 2022The Missouri House is scrambling to get bills passed as the end of the state's legislative session looms.
by Joe Gamm May 8, 2022JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- A Missouri House committee advanced a new plan for dividing up the state's congressional districts Wednesday, seeking to break a standof…
by The Associated Press May 4, 2022Development of the Heartland Port planned for Jefferson City could take longer than expected after the Missouri Senate made initial changes to port funding.
by Ryan Pivoney May 4, 2022Missouri pro-life supporters' confidence soared Tuesday after a leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision came to light.
by Ella McCarthy , Joe Gamm May 4, 2022A bipartisan bill aimed at improving student literacy morphed into an omnibus education package after it was passed out of the Missouri House on Monday night w…
by The Missouri Independent , Tessa Weinberg May 4, 2022A bill that would require Missouri colleges to accept scores of 3 or higher out of 5 on Advanced Placement exams cleared a Senate committee Tuesday as the end …
by Anna Campbell May 4, 2022Opponents of a new cross-state recreation trail along the old Rock Island Railroad corridor have the upper hand in the Missouri General Assembly after the stat…
by The Missouri Independent , Rudi Keller May 3, 2022