Missouri Politics

In the last 2 hours

As homeless population rises in Missouri, cities confront cross-border ‘drop-offs’ Nebraska Examiner20:22

Attorney General Hanaway Expands Investigation Into Kratom Manufacturer And Retailers Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)20:16

In the last 4 hours

Missouri to combat Kansas City graffiti with drone before World Cup St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:15

Yesterday

How Missourians rose up against gerrymandering: GOP is 'terrified' Daily Kos21:40 11-Dec-25

State paid former Missouri treasurer employee $60K to avoid lawsuit St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri21:12 11-Dec-25

Trump’s Education Dept. Just Axed Biden’s Student Loan Plan Mother Jones21:10 11-Dec-25

Kck developer launches run for Roger Marshall’s Senate seat: ‘Kid from the Dotte’ The Kansas City Star18:01 11-Dec-25

Missouri Democrats secure enough petition signatures to put new map in front of voters Washington Examiner09:50 11-Dec-25

Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Charges Kansas City Area Carpenter for Fraud Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)00:02 11-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Hawley skewers his fellow Republicans for failing Trump Semafor23:11 10-Dec-25

Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Recognizes AGO Attorney For National Award Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)20:48 10-Dec-25

In Missouri Gerrymander Battle, GOP Officials Look to Drown Out Voters’ Voices Democracy Docket19:10 10-Dec-25

Missouri Bill to Restore Presidential Primary Ballot Access News (Weblog)18:33 10-Dec-25

Missouri fights its voters over new Trump-backed gerrymander Daily Kos18:03 10-Dec-25

Trump admin moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: 'We won't tolerate it' ABC News17:21 10-Dec-25

Missouri bill prefiled to reinstate presidential primary Frontloading HQ17:14 10-Dec-25

Opponents of Missouri Redistricting Submit 305,000 Signatures on a Referendum Petition Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:11 10-Dec-25

Missouri Congressional Redistricting Challenge (Luther) Democracy Docket15:36 10-Dec-25

“Judge rules Missouri lawmakers can do mid-decade congressional redistricting” Election Law (Weblog)14:08 10-Dec-25

Missouri Democrats Work to Block New Congressional Map NewsMax01:33 10-Dec-25

U.S. District Court Dismisses Missouri’s Lawsuit Against Referendum Petitioners for Procedural Reasons Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:03 10-Dec-25

Advanced Micro Targeting, a Paid Petitioning Firm, Sues Another Organization for Dirty Tricks to Stop Missouri… Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:03 10-Dec-25

Missouri GOP Goes After Firm Circulating Referendum Petition, Accusing It of Human Trafficking Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:03 10-Dec-25

Advocates say they have support to block Missouri gerrymandering for now Scripps News23:43 9-Dec-25

Missouri Democrats’ effort to block GOP gerrymander picks up steam Politico23:39 9-Dec-25

Missouri redistricting foes may have dealt big blow to Trump-backed congressional map St. Louis Public Radio22:55 9-Dec-25

DNC Applauds Missouri Voters for Forcing a Statewide Vote on GOP’s Rigged Map Democrats.org22:34 9-Dec-25

300,000 Missouri Voters Sign Petition To Put GOP Gerrymander to Statewide Vote Democracy Docket22:03 9-Dec-25

Missouri lawmaker slams elections ‘decided in California.’ She missed one detail The Kansas City Star21:03 9-Dec-25

Missouri campaign turns in 300K signatures to strike down gerrymandered map The Kansas City Star18:10 9-Dec-25

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit petition with thousands of signatures to force a public vote PBS Online17:44 9-Dec-25

Group turns in 300K signatures to put Missouri's congressional map on the ballot St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri16:37 9-Dec-25

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote MailOnline16:12 9-Dec-25

U.S. Department of Education Announces Agreement with Missouri to End Biden Administration’s Illegal SAVE Plan U.S. Department of Education (Press Release)15:09 9-Dec-25

Poplar Bluff mayor responds after city manager admits to ‘lapse in judgement,’ takes leave of absence KAIT 813:17 9-Dec-25

Heartland farmer reacts to Trump’s $12B aid package KFVS1204:08 9-Dec-25

Federal Court Tosses GOP Lawsuit Against Missouri’s Gerrymander Referendum Effort Democracy Docket02:04 9-Dec-25

Map mix-up sends Missouri Republican spiraling into George Soros rant Heartland Signal22:29 8-Dec-25

Busted: Republican tries to delete gaffe — but not before reporters take screenshots The Raw Story20:33 8-Dec-25

Welcome to the Kansas City Trump World Cup (add gold filagree here) | Opinion The Charlotte Observer11:19 6-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Brings Felony Charges Against Contractor for Defrauding Greene County Residents Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)23:38 5-Dec-25

Senator Schmitt Leads Colleagues In Calling For Repeal Of Harmful Biden-Era Housing Regulation Insurance News Net19:49 5-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Warns Missourians to Be Vigilant Against Kansas City World Cup Ticket Scams Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)17:52 5-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Launches Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup Targeting Major Telecom Providers Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)16:20 5-Dec-25

Mayor Lucas says Kansas City is ready for 2026 World Cup ahead of Final Draw KY313:45 5-Dec-25

In the last month

Redistricting Battle Heats Up in Missouri Political Wire19:22 4-Dec-25

Missouri appeals court rejects state's ballot summary for abortion vote St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri17:09 4-Dec-25

“‘Constitutional hardball’: National gerrymander battle turns the heat up in Missouri” Election Law (Weblog)15:40 4-Dec-25

Missouri campaign to repeal gerrymandered map plans to submit signatures next week St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri01:31 4-Dec-25

Trump Jr. Targets Missouri Activist in Latest Attack on Gerrymander Opponents Democracy Docket23:33 3-Dec-25

Pornhub is no longer accessible in Missouri after new rule The Kansas City Star22:13 3-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Recognizes AGO Attorney For Statewide Appointment Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)20:45 3-Dec-25

Maps show how Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah redistricting could affect congressional seats CBS Los Angeles19:00 3-Dec-25

The top earners in O'Fallon St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:16 3-Dec-25

Kehoe douses bid to require the Ten Commandments in Missouri schools St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:14 3-Dec-25

Republican Governor to Propose Scrapping Income Tax The News Tribune, Washington17:19 3-Dec-25

Sen. Schmitt, VP Vance: Dems Desperate to Smear Hegseth NewsMax14:05 3-Dec-25

Messenger: Citizen activist renews fight against a 'sad' habit by Missouri legislators St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:18 3-Dec-25

Meet the 3 men who are finalists to be KC’s next fire chief. None are locals The Kansas City Star11:40 3-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Warns Missourians To Stay Alert For Holiday Scams Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)23:02 2-Dec-25

Missouri lawmakers take aim at 'dangerous' uses of AI St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri17:58 2-Dec-25

Pornhub shuts down in Missouri as state's age verification rule goes into effect St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri23:15 1-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Delivers On Promise To Protect Children With Age-Verification Rule Now In Force Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)22:25 1-Dec-25

Missouri Republicans using ICE in latest effort to preserve gerrymandered maps Heartland Signal20:50 1-Dec-25

Missouri lawmaker wants to ban 'misleading' fundraising tactic St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:11 1-Dec-25

Sports betting debuts in Missouri. Here's how it happened. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri14:46 1-Dec-25

Messenger: Missouri judge makes the right call on legislature's 'Christmas-tree' bills St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:19 30-Nov-25

Why Missouri's redistricting battle matters heading into the midterms NPR22:06 29-Nov-25

USDA defunded a program that helped Missouri farmers. What’s next for those who relied on it? St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:04 29-Nov-25

Two of Trump’s Second Term Agenda Items See Grim Convergence in Missouri Talking Points Memo13:30 28-Nov-25

Messenger: Black Friday to mix democracy, shopping in Missouri. Ignore scare tactics. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:15 28-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Files Charges In Shannon County Against Three Sheriff’s Office Personnel For Sexual… Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)21:26 26-Nov-25

Missouri investigates unregulated hemp shops, including one in Kansas City The Kansas City Star20:11 26-Nov-25

Federal Court Hears ‘Unprecedented’ GOP Bid to Deny Missouri Voters a Voice on Gerrymander Democracy Docket18:14 26-Nov-25

Missouri AG Launches Last-Ditch Immigration Probe into Referendum that Threatens GOP Gerrymander Democracy Docket01:17 26-Nov-25

5 ways Trump-era shutdowns strain Kansas City’s safety net The Kansas City Star23:19 25-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Launches Investigation Into Advanced Micro Targeting’s Reported Use Of Illegal Immigrants In… Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)21:49 25-Nov-25

Explainer: GOP’s Multi-Front Effort to Shield Missouri Gerrymander From Voters Democracy Docket20:42 25-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multistate Effort To Rein In Judicial Overreach In Texas Redistricting Case Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)17:55 25-Nov-25

American Royal’s move to Kck hits a snag. When construction could start back up The Kansas City Star12:09 25-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Launches Statewide Investigation Into Sellers Of Unregulated Hemp Products Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)01:59 25-Nov-25

Missouri state Rep. Justin Sparks resigns for U.S. Department of Homeland Security job St. Louis Public Radio22:35 24-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Urges Missourians To Stay Vigilant Against Scams Ahead Of Black Friday And Cyber Monday Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)22:26 24-Nov-25

This Chiefs legend will place one of Missouri’s first legal sports bets The Kansas City Star21:52 24-Nov-25

Fight over Missouri's $50 million private school voucher program lands in court St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri21:44 24-Nov-25

Kansas City feels ripple effects of Trump policies across three stories The Kansas City Star16:57 24-Nov-25

Suit alleges plot to sabotage referendum on gerrymandered Missouri congressional map St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:10 22-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Secures Sunshine Law Compliance From City Of Kansas City Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)22:53 21-Nov-25

Missouri AG Now Siccing ICE on Gerrymander Referendum Signature Gatherers Democracy Docket21:16 21-Nov-25

Missouri Organizers Challenge GOP’s ‘Inaccurate and Biased’ Gerrymander Referendum Language Democracy Docket18:53 21-Nov-25

Missouri Congressional Redistricting Referendum Language Challenge Democracy Docket18:07 21-Nov-25

Missouri launches investigation into kratom companies, including American Shaman The Kansas City Star15:10 21-Nov-25

NFL Coach Says Trump ‘Has No Idea What’s Going On’ After President Blasts Dynamic Kickoff Rule Forbes15:03 21-Nov-25

NFL Coach Schools Trump After He Trashed Rule Change The Daily Beast11:23 21-Nov-25

KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri Democrats turn attention to 2026 KY304:34 21-Nov-25

Chiefs Coach Dave Toub Says Trump Has 'No Idea What’s Going on with the Kickoff Rule' After President Calls It… People03:07 21-Nov-25

Kck board renames local baseball field after sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming The Kansas City Star02:48 21-Nov-25

Kansas City Chiefs coach slams Donald Trump in brutal putdown MailOnline00:16 21-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Launches Investigation Into Major Kratom Manufacturers And Retailers For Potentially Dangerous … Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)23:58 20-Nov-25

Ex-employee sues KC-area mayoral candidate, nonprofit leader for discrimination The Kansas City Star22:03 20-Nov-25

Senate leader says Missouri attorney general should be disciplined over map lawsuit St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri20:27 20-Nov-25

Flooded generators caused Missouri nuclear plant shutdown, feds say St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri20:07 20-Nov-25

Chiefs assistant Dave Toub: President Trump 'doesn't even know what he's looking at' on NFL… MailOnline19:13 20-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Files New Challenge To Stop Dangerous Mail-Order Abortion Drug From Flooding The Market Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)16:00 20-Nov-25

Exclusion of Students for Justice in Palestine from U Missouri Homecoming Parade May Have Violated First Amendment Reason13:13 20-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Advances Toward Securing Missouri’s Historic $24 Billion Judgment Against China Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)01:35 20-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway Defends Missouri’s Voter ID Law To Safeguard Election Integrity Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)22:11 19-Nov-25

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump-inspired voting rules St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri20:33 19-Nov-25

This tax reform bankrupted Kansas. Missouri wants to take it further The Kansas City Star18:45 19-Nov-25

Missouri seeks go-ahead from feds to ID Chinese assets it can seize St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:39 19-Nov-25

Missouri schools banned books because of this law. A KC judge just struck it down The Kansas City Star18:31 19-Nov-25

Missouri S&T still getting science grants despite Trump administration cuts St. Louis Public Radio11:02 19-Nov-25

“Dark money groups pour cash into fight over gerrymandered Missouri congressional map” Election Law (Weblog)06:01 19-Nov-25

Attorney General Hanaway, Auditor Fitzpatrick Investigate MSHSAA After Whistleblower Claims Race And Sex Discrimination Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)23:16 18-Nov-25

How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on bill to release Epstein files The Kansas City Star20:28 18-Nov-25

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Latest politics news in Missouri including updates on local, state and federal legislature, the economy, health care, infrastructure, abortion law, and more.

Missouri is considered a red state. In the federal government, Missouri is represented by two U.S. Senators and eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are Republican. Of the eight Representatives, six are Republican and two are Democrats. Missouri has a Republican governor, Mike Parson, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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