St. Louis Public Radio

If the court strikes the new map, congressional redistricting would revert to the prior map, which keeps the bulk of Kansas City within one district.

Proponents of the legislation who spoke at a Monday committee hearing, including St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, said life in prison without parole is more humane and still effective.

Missouri lawmakers argue that the state education officials must make it easier for families to understand students' academic performance. Educators believe it disproportionately punishes districts serving socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

Cities are grappling with how to proceed concerning the increase in data centers in Missouri.

The Missouri House unanimously approved the registration legislation Monday for vehicles less than six years old.

Attendees at the Missouri Republican Party Lincoln Days in Springfield last weekend said they are concerned but cautiously optimistic about elections in August and November.

A state constitutional amendment, if passed by voters, would require many people on Medicaid to work. The amendment reflects federal work requirements that were passed last year and must be in place next year.

The legislation approved by the House on Wednesday is designed to temper tax increases on personal property such as vehicles.

Former state Sen. Bill Eigel has been criticized for receiving automatic contributions when he ran for governor and again when he launched his current bid for St. Charles County executive.

State lawmakers arrive in Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. It runs until mid-May.