Missouri Statehouse

Missouri lawmakers are debating new internet laws aimed at keeping minors safe online, but critics warn the rules could threaten privacy and free speech.

Missouri Republicans are working to revive bills limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement over gun control matters. Courts struck down the original law in 2024.

The bill would also enact a civil penalty (25% of what was transferred plus fees) if an undocumented person were to initiate a foreign remittance transfer.

The Missouri NAACP sued the state over a special session that resulted in the passage of legislation to redistrict Missouri.

The proposed cuts came out of a 'core reduction exercise' requested by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers from both parties vow to undo the reductions, but warned the governor could still veto any restoration.

State and federal legislators are pushing bills to protect small businesses against litigation over ADA website requirements.

While the Missouri legislature is accountable to the state’s sunshine law, lawmakers can still find loopholes to get around it.

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft will try again to salvage the ballot summary he wrote for abortion rights initiative petitions with an appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court.

New state funding will allow for the University of Missouri School of Law to reopen its Family Violence Clinic.

The MDDOC will prioritize topics of guardianship, segregation, abuse and neglect in the 2023 session.