missouri legislature

Legislation passed by the Missouri House on Monday would remove the requirement for noncommercial vehicles over 10 years old or with more than 150,000 miles to have an inspection every two years.

The bill would make it easier for victims to seek damages and allow prostitution convictions to be more easily expunged.

Missouri arts and humanities leaders say Gov. Mike Kehoe's proposed budget for the arts would hurt programs across the state

Proposed bills would increase penalties for child trafficking and buying sex. Lawmakers also discussed legislation that would establish the crime of ‘grooming a minor’

The relationship between Senate Republicans and Democrats soured in 2025 after the Republican majority cut off debate and passed several initiatives last year that Democrats opposed.

Although Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to focus on eliminating the state's income tax, some senators are also concerned with property taxes.

State Rep. Will Jobe filed a resolution requesting an impeachment investigation of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over his handling of a redistricting referendum.

As Missouri’s Republican-led legislature heads into the 2026 session, a representative from Columbia is likely to be one of the most progressive voices in the state House.

The federal case is one of multiple legal battles over the mid-decade redistricting.

The decision was lauded by some free speech groups, but critics say some vague wording of the law may lead to harm.