Missouri Senate

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump, told lawmakers on Tuesday that he "will not be silenced by continued threats of prosecution" from the Trump administration and that he believes the rule of law is being threatened like never before.

The ads do not mention the frontrunner, State Rep. Bill Hardwick, who has received large contributions from gaming companies whose machines he says he'll try to legalize.

Four candidates are vying to replace state Sen. Brian Williams in a primary competing with ballot measures, a congressional race and the county executive contest.

The governor also signed into law on Thursday harsher penalties for drunk driving and age verification requirements for pornography website access.

The legislature also failed to pass bills that would restrict transgender rights, regulate artificial intelligence and the opioid-like drug 7-OH and eliminate vehicle safety inspections.

Other legislation that could be considered in the last week of the 2026 session includes a wide-reaching education bill and measures to limit vehicle inspections and raise the rural highway speed limit.

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Colemen, who voted against the bill, said she believes the amended version is unconstitutional and will only distract from other 'pro-life' work

The unanimous vote ends, for the year, the push to legalize slot machine-like games and tax them for education needs

The Missouri Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill mandating that children born during failed abortion procedures must receive the same medical care as other newborns.

With just two weeks left in the Missouri legislative session, time is running out for the Missouri General Assembly to place a property tax reform bill on the desk of Governor Mike Kehoe.