Missouri’s Senate approved a bill to ban most intoxicating hemp products, aligning state law with a federal crackdown and reshaping where low‑dose THC items can be sold.

John Barnes, wounded confronting the 2018 Santa Fe shooter, still waits for federal help. A bipartisan bill would widen eligibility and force faster PSOB decisions.

State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley filed to run for St. Louis County executive, reviving scrutiny of a Sept. town‑hall scuffle with County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb.

A petition drive in North Royalton seeks to recall Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz after his recommended discipline of officers who raised misconduct concerns. Organizers say they need roughly 1,740 signatures to force a special election.

Mayor Daniel Lurie says the next SFPD academy class will graduate about 75% of recruits, a rebound from a 29% low two years ago amid his Rebuilding the Ranks push.

Rep. Randy Fine says an alleged Iran-linked phishing attempt impersonated a TV interview to try to access his Google account. DOJ seized related domains as part of a wider campaign.

A Mount Vernon fundraiser poster listed Mayor Brandon Scott as an endorser of State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, surprising local politicos after months of public tensions.

New filings show court-ordered monitorship and law-firm bills pushed UAW oversight costs above $25 million in 2025 as investigations and document fights continued.

Lawmakers are pressing a federal fuel-blend waiver that they say could shave up to 50 cents per gallon in Arizona. Experts warn supply limits and regulatory hurdles could blunt the savings.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has asked for the removal of CHA Operating Chairman Matthew Brewer after the authority’s board appointed a CEO the mayor opposed. Brewer says he will remain in his post, setting up a tense political fight over who runs the agency.

Leon Valley’s longtime mayor Chris Riley is defending her seat against challengers Evan Bohl and Jed Hefner in a May 2 contest shaped by homelessness enforcement and budget fights.

An 81-year-old man relatives identify as Hasan Besharat was detained by ICE after officials revoked his supervision order; family says he's frail and has no criminal record.

President Trump signed an executive order directing DHS to build a national 'verified' voter list and curb mailed ballots; voting-rights groups say they will sue.