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Missouri Senate Republicans are trying to change the way public school districts get their accreditation. If passed, a bill would change the statewide assessment system by separating standardized testing and accreditation.

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s speech comes as his budget remains somewhat flat compared to previous years.

On Monday evening, President Donald Trump ordered a temporary pause on federal funding while his administration conducts a comprehensive ideological review of programs.

Historically high deaths, contraband infiltration and costly litigation cited as issues that could be addressed by independent review panel, prison ombudsman.

Boone County Commission passed an ordinance freezing property taxes for seniors who apply, following approval by voters.

A Missourian review of state agency budget requests, which include every line item of spending a department is seeking, found the expression “diversity, equity, and inclusion” practically nonexistent.

Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus have said passing a resolution that would make it harder to amend the state’s constitution is their top priority. Senate Democrats spent Monday and Tuesday filibustering the resolution.

Added as an amendment in committee, a public hearing on the proposal has not taken place in the Senate this year

Judge Ginger Gooch will fill the vacancy created following Judge Patricia Breckenridge's retirement this month.

Lawmakers in Jefferson City refused to consider any gun restrictions during the 2023 legislative session, despite pleas from students affected by the south St. Louis school shooting. Members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen have tried to fill in the gaps with their limited power.