Planned Parenthood leaders say abortions don't drive profits after the Rolla clinic closed; state attorneys urged a different view in recent court testimony.

St. Louis will ask voters on April 7 whether to renew its 1% earnings tax, the city's largest revenue source that pays for police, trash and street repairs.

The Missouri House cleared a plan to give public schools A–F letter grades, advancing the governor's push while lawmakers from both parties warned of harms. The measure now heads to the Senate.

A political mail firm says it's owed about $98,238 after doing work for Tishaura Jones' 2025 campaign; state filings show partial payments and a committee closure. The company is seeking interest and collection in court.

A bipartisan federal bill called TREY'S Law would bar NDAs that silence child sexual‑abuse survivors, named for Trey Carlock and building on recent state laws. Advocates say it would restore survivors' ability to speak.

KIPP St. Louis announced it is ending its agreement with St. Louis Public Schools. The move follows months of state scrutiny and could affect local school operations.

A Jefferson City lawmaker reintroduced a bill to force utilities to divest generation and open power markets — drawing quick opposition from Ameren and Evergy. The move revives a heated debate over rates and reliability.

A Jefferson City committee approved a bipartisan plan to restore a March presidential primary and bind its results, reversing a 2022 repeal that left caucuses in place.

A state audit found Leadwood officials paid themselves $103,360 from SLFRF pandemic funds while the city's finances and sewer needs suffered.

Jefferson City lawmakers heard hours of testimony on bills that would require sex-assigned-at-birth restrooms and separate overnight student housing, drawing strong testimony from trans Missourians.

Lawmakers were told Missouri’s $250M accounting overhaul is paused and its final cost is unknown as state leaders work with Oracle and consultants to reset the plan.

SB 1747 would create a Cybercrimes Survivors' Bill of Rights, add new offenses for online harassment and require caller‑ID protections, fines and training standards.

Scott Air Force Base suspended its Trusted Traveler program and now requires REAL ID, vehicle registration and background checks for visitors amid the Middle East conflict.