missouri state government

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.

Republicans in Idaho and Missouri will be using caucuses to make their presidential picks next year after GOP-led legislatures canceled presidential primary elections.

House Speaker Dean Plocher denies accusations uncovered in public records that he threatened staff when pressing for the legislature to award a lucrative contract to a private company

Hispanic Missourians used to have advocates built into the state government thanks to the bipartisan Governor’s Commission of Hispanic Affairs. It was introduced in 2003. About four years later, it basically disappeared.

A member of the Missouri Senate's Conservative Caucus is breaking from Republican Gov. Mike Parson and pitching a new plan to pay for road and bridge…