State Government

The midterm made 2022 a busy year for Missouri politics. Republicans strengthened their control in Jefferson City and voters voiced their support of recreational marijuana. A look at the biggest Missouri politics stories of the year and what to expect in 2023.

Missouri and Massachusetts are the only states whose National Guards fall under another state department agency instead of answering directly to the governor.

Many homeowners in Wyandotte County saw sharp increases in their county home appraisals this year, which is causing some to consider relocating.

From hospitals to brain drain to quality of life, Kansas lawmakers got an earful at 14 town halls held over five days.

Governor instead working on motivating Kansans to take advantage of state's plentiful supply of vaccines.

Missouri's Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion, Kansas City, Kansas incumbent Mayor David Alvey states his case for reelection, and C-SPAN's presidential ranking produces surprising results.

The Missouri Supreme Court paves the way for Medicaid expansion by issuing a judgment in favor of a 2020 ballot initiative.

The Second Amendment Preservation Act promises a $50,000 penalty for anyone who knowingly deprives a Missourian of the right to keep and bear arms.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed the Second Amendment Preservation Act which have some questioning its constitutionality, and our financial experts answer whether now is the time to spend or to save.

How did drawing congressional districts become such a political battle?

Listeners share their Kansas City Chiefs game day traditions and how apportionment turned into redistricting and gerrymandering.

We remember the life of former Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan 20 years after his death in plane crash, and the Smart Money Experts discuss what a contested election could mean for the financial world.