The legislation underwent major changes in the Senate, including new reporting requirements for all forms of discrimination. But some House Democrats still dissented, saying it will discourage discussion about the Middle East.

While people in Missouri can already legally obtain a firearm suppressor, there are federal requirements, like getting a background check. Democrats repeatedly spoke against the legislation, saying it's necessary to be able to hear gunfire in cases of public safety.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a law last year that took direct control of the police department away from the mayor’s office and shifted it to a board mostly appointed by the governor. It's similar to the system in place in Kansas City, which itself has been the subject of multiple lawsuits.

The judge has ordered the release of immigrants at least 23 times in the past eight months, ruling they were held too long without deportation in violation of constitutional limits.

One week after a controversial vote to approve rules for a CRG Clayco data center, anti-data center candidates ousted half of the Festus City Council.

With the 1% earnings tax secured until at least 2031, Kansas City now looks ahead to negotiations with the Royals, looming bond measures for water and housing, and the possible referendum to eliminate Missouri’s income tax.

Two of the five city councilmembers who supported major tax breaks for an AI data center were on the ballot Tuesday. Both were ousted in their respective elections by a large margin.

The bill would allow utility companies in Missouri to include the cost of building nuclear plants in their rates for customers. Despite opposition from Democrats who say nuclear power is dangerous and the cost too burdensome, it now heads to the Senate.

While a pregnant woman can file for divorce in Missouri, under current law a judge can prevent it from being finalized. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation removing those barriers, as well as a wide-reaching criminal justice bill.

Kansas lawmakers are returning this week to vote on potentially overriding the governor's vetoes. One bill would end in-state tuition for certain high school graduates who are immigrants without documented legal status.

This is the fourth time since 2010 that voters have renewed the tax by an overwhelming margin.

When the Jackson County Legislature appointed Phil LeVota as interim county executive, they made him sign a notarized affidavit swearing that he did not intend to run for election in 2026. Fast-forward six months, and LeVota has reneged on that promise and filed paperwork to appear on the ballot.