Missouri Is First State To Ban Abortion; 7 Others Quickly Follow

Under Missouri’s anti-abortion act, performing the procedure is a felony, with the exception of medical emergencies but not rape or incest.

Greitens' 'RINO Hunting' Video Violates Rules: Facebook, Twitter

Facebook on Monday removed a campaign video by Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens, while Twitter blocked it from being shared.

Reparations For Black Americans Seeing Unprecedented National Support, Advocates Say

The first step is to study the “enduring impact of slavery,” she said, so the country can begin “the necessary process of atonement.”

Missouri Supreme Court ‘Renounces' Use Of Photo With Judges To Promote Schmitt

Legal ethics in Missouri are policed by the Commission on the Retirement, Removal and Discipline for judges, and the OCDC.

In A First, 2 Rooms In U.S. Capitol Named For Women Who Served In The Senate

The U.S. Senate approved a resolution in December 2020 to name S-124 for Smith and S-115 for Mikulski.

How Missouri Helps Abortion Opponents Divert State Taxes To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Analysis finds measures are proving costly for state.

Missouri House Passes Pair Of Bills That Would Limit Trans Students' Sports Participation

Both bills had been the subjects of hours of fierce debate earlier this month when the proposals regarding transgender students were added.

U.S. House Panel Looks Into Disinformation Targeted At Communities Of Color

“Voters deserve to receive accurate information about the democratic process so their voices can be heard,” Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C.

Democratic Leaders In Congress Want More Power For Regulators Over High Gasoline Prices

“Big oil has profited in this (and) has exploited the market,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said during a Thursday press conference.

U.S. To Lend And Lease Military Supplies To Ukraine Under Bill Cleared By Congress

The legislation, called the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, would remove red tape.

EPA Issues Waiver For Sales Of 15 Percent Ethanol Blend During Summer Driving Season

The EPA issued a fuel waiver Friday afternoon to allow for a heightened ethanol gasoline blend to be sold at service stations this summer.

State Launches Cancer Study After ProPublica Identifies Toxic Air Pollution Hot Spot

Missouri Mayor demanding government officials look into local cancer rate.

Former MO Gov. Greitens Accused Of Physical Abuse

In custody battle affidavit, Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens' ex-wife accused him of physical abuse during their relationship.

Missouri scored a 68 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Missouri received ‘C’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

‘This Could Be Prevented': Springfield Hospitals Report 27 COVID Deaths Over The Weekend

Two Springfield hospitals reported 27 COVID-19 related deaths over the weekend

Josh Hawley Urges Supreme Court To Overturn Roe V. Wade In Mississippi Abortion Case

Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley joined with two of his GOP colleagues on Monday to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fuel Shortages Drove February Blackouts, Southwest Power Pool Investigators Find

Rolling outages that left thousands without power in February were driven overwhelmingly by fuel shortages.

Ongoing Fight For Voting Rights Shows How The Weeds Of Aristocracy Are Alive And Well In America

America just recently commemorated its birthday, Independence Day.

New Law Aims To Help Get More Services To Homeless Teens In Missouri

Trysta Herzog owns a successful marketing business in Springfield.

U.S. House To Vote This Week On Expanding Regulations On Toxic Chemicals, Backers Say

Members of Congress and Biden administration officials at a conference last week outlined how they’re attempting to regulate.

After $400K In Attorney Fees, Missouri Governor Hires New Lawyer In Confide Lawsuit

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has brought on a new private attorney to represent his office in litigation dating back to his predecessor.

Opponents Of ‘Critical Race Theory' Urge Missouri Lawmakers To Take Action

A handful of parents pleaded with state lawmakers Monday to take action on critical race theory in schools.

Federal Appeals Court Will Review Decision In Missouri Abortion Ban Lawsuit

The order, issued last week, puts the case before all 18 judges of the court.

While Cedar County Awaits Ruling In CAFO Lawsuit, A Large Chicken Operation Moves In

No one was trying to build a large animal feeding operation in Cedar County.

Commission Wants To Speed Payouts For Missouri Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

Significant changes are being considered for Missouri's low income housing tax credits.

Missouri Urges CDC To Waive $25 Limit For Vaccine Incentive Plan

Missouri requested Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reconsider its rejection of the state's vaccine incentive.

Missouri Finally Mining Untapped Potential With Move Toward Renewable Energy

After years spent lagging behind its neighbors in renewable energy production, Missouri may finally be on the cusp of a green makeover.

Linn County Roiled By Prosecutor's Charge Of Racism, Sexism In Marceline Police

Marceline, a town of about 2,200, has a police force of eight officers — Donelson, a captain and six patrol officers.

Fate Of Missouri Medicaid Expansion Will Soon Be In The Hands Of The State Supreme Court

In a few hours, the most important moment so far in the eight-year fight over Medicaid expansion will occur.

Missouri Is Facing A Pediatric Behavioral Health Crisis

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been generally accepted that the virus is not as dangerous to children.

Capitol Perspectives: The Two Sides Of Bob Griffin

Griffin knew how to get difficult issues cleared through the legislature.

Jay Nixon Plans To Headline Clay County Democrat Event, Fueling Senate Speculation

Nixon is talking to longtime aides, friends and acquaintances, gaming out the 2022 landscape and weighing his options.

What Is The ‘Show Me State' Showing Its Citizens And The Nation?

The state of Missouri, the “Show Me State,” is located in the heart of America.

Gov. Parson Set To Sign Bills On School Choice, Police Chokeholds, Gas Tax Hike

The flurry of signings mark the final official acts of the 2021 legislative session.

Capitol Perspectives: Missouri's Medicaid History

The Missouri legislature's recent special session on Medicaid involves a dominant state issue with a long and fascinating history.

Tax Relief For Missouri Medical Marijuana Businesses Vetoed By Gov. Parson

Parson said those provisions would have created “significant unintended consequences that could greatly harm localities.”

Missouri Health Officials Predict Weeks Of Rising COVID Cases Due To Delta Variant

Speaking to reporters in an online briefing just hours after the state reported its highest single-day case total since January.

St. Louis Family Sues Police After 63-Year-Old Disabled Father Is Killed In ‘No-Knock' Raid

After he fell asleep that night, a SWAT team of more than 17 police officers raided two of his neighbors’ homes in search of drugs and guns.

‘Surge Response Team' Arrives In Missouri Amid COVID Spike Caused By Delta Variant

Federal officials land in Missouri at the request of the state to assist with combatting a wave of new COVID cases.