missouri legislature

The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals is deciding whether to order the November election to be held in the same district lines used for the primary. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled a referendum made that map, drawn in 2025 to benefit Republicans, has no legal effect.

Saint Louis University conducted its biyearly poll asking 900 likely voters several questions over state and national issues.

The coalition says it will target Republican lawmakers who helped repeal voter-approved paid sick leave.

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

Columbia Public Schools will have to dip into reserves to cover the rising costs, amid hesitation around state funding.

The Missouri Department of Social Services applied last year for federal permission to implement its Healthy SNAP initiative. As the department works with grocers to iron out details, it’s unclear whether the changes will go into effect Oct. 1 as planned.

Republicans say the new armed guards would improve responses to threats, while Democrats warn more guns won’t make schools safer.

A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products is headed to the Governor’s Desk.

Republicans and Democrats generally got along during the 2026 session but did clash over income taxes and abortion.

Bills are still alive that could impact immigrants seeking federal and state benefits and wiring money back home.