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The task force will be comprised of representatives from the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, General Assembly, courts and juvenile offices, law enforcement, private providers, attorneys, advocates and child welfare experts, according to the release.

Plaintiffs argue that the proposal, known as Amendment 5, violated constitutional prohibitions on addressing more than one subject. They plan to appeal the ruling.

Lawmakers were close to a deal on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s A-F grading plan before negotiations

New state law preempts a federal ban set to take effect in November.

The bill was one of four signed into law. One adopts a new definition for antisemitism, including new penalties at colleges.

The new legislation would prohibit antisemitic and discriminatory speech in schools. But the Supreme Court has already ruled that if discriminatory or hate speech causes disruption in a classroom, schools can regulate it.

Governor Mike Kehoe is proposing to cut funding for transportation from $6.7 million to $1.7 million, an 85% decrease.

The supplemental spending bill, which pushes total state appropriations to almost $55 billion, was the first legislation sent to Kehoe's desk.

In his 2026 State of the State address, Gov. Mike Kehoe said he wants voters to authorize a plan that would phase out the state income tax and allow for taxes on purchases like monthly subscriptions and digital services.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.