Missouri Republican Party

A bill moving through Missouri’s legislature seeks to prohibit police statewide from enforcing federal gun laws — despite federal courts ruling an earlier version of the law was unconstitutional. How could this bill impact Missouri law enforcement and residents?

As Missouri lawmakers enter the second half of the legislative session, they are considering bills to amend or repeal the voter-approved measure that ended the state’s near-total abortion ban. They also must pass a state budget. Plus: Layoffs and court-ordered rehiring have all but paralyzed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development agency.

With less Republican infighting and more action so far, this year's Missouri legislative session is already halfway complete. Republicans have already accomplished several of their priorities, including a supplemental budget bill and a plan to take control of St. Louis Police away from the city.

Missouri Republicans are enthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s second term. But they acknowledge that his first months in office haven’t been without hiccups. Plus: A Kansas bill would eliminate state income taxes on tips for workers like food servers.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said he’s talked to President Trump about keeping the state’s priorities intact. But Missouri Republicans are closely watching if the federal government's mass layoffs, tariffs and cuts to popular programs like Medicaid spark a broader backlash.

Missouri Republicans are gearing up for an unusual 2026 election cycle in which state legislative and countywide contests and ballot items could take precedence over statewide races.

Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said that the legislation permanently barring transgender minors from accessing health care is a priority for the Republican caucus this year.

Republican lawmakers have proposed a number of constitutional amendments that would overturn Amendment 3. Some include exceptions for survivors of rape or incest, a departure from the party’s recent stance on abortion.

After a judge last week upheld a 2023 state law banning some gender-affirming medical care for minors, Republican lawmakers signaled that they aren’t done pushing for laws restricting the rights of transgender Missourians.

While Missouri Republicans continued to dominate statewide and legislative politics, they lost a critical fight over abortion rights.

Democrats hoped to gain seats in both the House and Senate — something they have not done since 2006 — and to break the two-thirds supermajority the GOP has enjoyed since the 2012 election. While each party flipped a seat in each chamber, Democrats made no overall gains.

A survey of registered voters in four states showed a disconnect between policy rhetoric from lawmakers and candidates and what their constituents believe about a range of issues. We asked experts for an explanation.