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.

A new petition drive wants St. Louis voters to approve a local fund for sliding-scale child-care subsidies this November.

DraftKings and FanDuel reported roughly $120M in early Missouri winnings while the state collected about $659K — promotional write-offs largely erased taxable revenue.

Jailed former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery asked a judge for a new hearing in the civil removal case that ousted him, his lawyers say. The filing challenges the earlier ruling.

The Missouri House passed HB 2682, the SPEAKS Act, expanding political speech protections for K‑12 students while stoking fears it could shield extremist groups and spur lawsuits. Lawmakers are sharply divided.

The St. Louis police oversight board approved new discipline rules while inheriting dozens of unresolved misconduct cases. Clearing the backlog will test the board’s authority.

Federal monitors will hold a Zoom town hall March 4 to discuss status and audit reports ahead of a March 31 federal hearing in St. Louis.