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In a rare instance of triumph for Missouri Democrats, an effort to raise the bar to amend the state constitution — a central GOP priority — was defeated.

The Missouri Republican Party is seeking to boot four candidates from the primary ballot, including two Congressional challengers, arguing that they…

President Donald Trump is in Missouri to promote the tax cuts he signed into law last year and campaign for Republican Senate candidate Josh Hawley.Trump…

CLEVELAND — Missouri U.S. Rep. Billy Long is arguably the state’s version of Donald Trump. Long was a well-known auctioneer and radio talk-show host in...

You could say that the Republican primary election for secretary of state is a choice between a familiar name and a familiar policymaker.

There has been no shortage of clichés to describe this presidential campaign. But clichés are not necessarily wrong; they’re just tiresome. Here are three…

Welcome to Talking Politics. KBIA’s weekly show dedicated to talking about local and national politics. On this week’s Talking Politics, Columbia College…

Missouri's GOP-controlled Legislature is using its clout to push for limits to the state's social safety net.Proposals nearing the end of the legislative…

A Missouri Republican lawmaker is trying to tax marijuana and illegal drugs.A proposal to require a tax stamp for drugs advanced in the Legislature last…

A Missouri Republican lawmaker is taking the debate on gun rights to cities with a proposal to allow firearms on buses and trains.The measure comes months…