Missouri government

In the Nov. 3 election, Missouri voters will decide whether 15 judges, including a supreme court justice and appellate court justice, will keep their seats. Here's what to know about the retention process and the judges up for a vote around Kansas City.

Outgoing Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson and Rep. Keri Ingle are running in a competitive race to represent Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs and other cities in eastern Jackson County. Democrats are targeting the seat in hopes of breaking the state senate’s Republican supermajority.

Missouri has some of the strictest policies for certified nurse-midwives, requiring they get physician supervision, collaboration or sign-off. A group of advocates who gathered in Kansas City says granting them full-practice authority would boost the local workforce and expand options and access to healthcare.

A Democrat, a Republican and a Libertarian are running to fill the seat vacated by the retiring Sam Graves, which covers most of the upper portion of Missouri.

After the Missouri and U.S. Supreme Courts ruled that Missourians must vote with maps drawn in 2022, U.S. Rep. Mark Alford is running for reelection in the same district he won with more than 71% of the vote. He'll face three challengers, including Democrat Jordan Herrera.

This is the third time the high court has stymied efforts to implement a map aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II for this November's election.

After the Missouri and U.S. Supreme Courts ruled that Missourians must vote with maps drawn in 2022, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II is running for reelection in the same district he won with more than 60% of the vote. He'll face Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin.

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that using 2022 congressional lines for the upcoming election violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.

Missouri's ban on hemp-derived THC drinks starts Nov. 12. But, if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding bill and the president signs it, the beverages could stay on shelves longer.

The law firm deploys attorneys to 174 cities in Missouri and nine in Kansas. These lawyers act as city attorneys, prosecutors, counsel — whatever legal services the city needs.

Democrats are on the ballot in nearly 97% of Missouri races this year, a stronger showing than the party has had in decades.

With Amendment 5’s failure, state lawmakers are now unable to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax.