Rep. Mike Bost says Congress approved roughly $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran VA Hospital; VA planning documents show phased work beginning in 2026.

Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued CoinFlip, accusing its crypto ATMs of enabling scams across Missouri and seeking injunctions, restitution and up to $1.8M in penalties.

More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

St. Louis County’s police board has launched an internal search to replace Chief Kenneth Gregory. Deputy Chief Juan Cox is serving as acting chief while the board vets command‑staff candidates.

St. Louis County Public Health says a $2.8M gap and expiring contracts could disrupt jail medical care. Officials warn action is needed before contracts end June 30.

Lawmakers approved a new Missouri Rangers program that would let districts hire state‑certified armed guards. The optional, POST‑run training plan now heads to Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Post‑harvest workers at BeLeaf’s Sinse cultivation plant won an 11‑3 union vote, ending a two‑year fight after the NLRB rejected the employer’s agricultural exemption argument.

Missouri lawmakers have approved RJ's Law, a Purple Alert to help find missing residents with developmental disabilities; the bill now sits with Gov. Mike Kehoe. Supporters say it narrows activations to high‑risk disappearances and mandates training for officers.

A local lawsuit challenges a candidate's eligibility over residency in the Jefferson County clerk primary; a May 19 hearing will decide whether Steve Wyatt Earp remains on the ballot.

Karla Eslinger, Missouri’s commissioner of education, will resign after roughly two years amid major oversight decisions and a statewide teacher‑recruitment push.

A county audit says policy gaps that helped Steve Stenger’s pay‑to‑play scheme persist, and the report heads to the County Council for discussion Tuesday.

A Jackson County judge denied the state’s emergency request to halt sales of concentrated 7‑OH kratom sold by American Shaman, ordering more evidence at a later hearing. The ruling keeps products on shelves while the case moves forward.

Jefferson City lawmakers turned back a bill to license camps and require background checks and emergency plans after families pressed for change.