Missouri Politics

In the last 6 hours

Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag and elected councilmembers swear in their new roles KY303:15

Yesterday

Missouri 13-Year-Old Suspended for Making a Rifle Out of Dr. Pepper Cans Reason21:11 21-Apr-25

Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders The Columbian, Washington16:23 21-Apr-25

Missouri U.S. Senator proposes Monday after Easter as a federal holiday KY315:24 21-Apr-25

Trump administration reverses long-held guidance on 'road diets' designed for traffic safety Canadian National Observer14:25 21-Apr-25

Kansas City’s women’s sports stadium hit big. Can Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League home go bigger? The Colorado Sun11:26 21-Apr-25

Trump administration reverses long-held guidance on 'road diets' for traffic safety MailOnline05:27 21-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from Trump’s cuts is everywhere Los Angeles Times18:49 20-Apr-25

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere The Washington Times15:52 20-Apr-25

Billy Long’s bid to lead IRS under scrutiny over donations that paid off personal debt St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:05 20-Apr-25

Todric McGee, Missouri State football player, dies at 21 CBS News01:29 20-Apr-25

Who is Owen McIntire? US college student charged in Tesla arson case The Financial Express07:35 19-Apr-25

Student, 19, who 'fire-bombed Tesla dealership' faces 20 years jail as Trump cracks down on… MailOnline23:52 18-Apr-25

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Explores Regulatory Risks in Gaming Ecosystems National Law Review22:43 18-Apr-25

FBI Arrests Teen in Kansas City Tesla Arson Case NewsMax21:28 18-Apr-25

Kansas City mayor deletes tweet about suspected MS-13 gangster MailOnline17:33 18-Apr-25

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Demands Transparency from Mayor Lucas Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)16:48 18-Apr-25

Amid economic uncertainty, University of Missouri System to cut spending St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri16:20 18-Apr-25

American Royal seeks way more star bond money to revive long-stalled move to Kck The Kansas City Star12:02 18-Apr-25

Missouri Senate Democrats filibuster to stop cuts of paid sick leave St. Louis Public Radio22:43 17-Apr-25

Missouri House speaker breaks with Republicans, votes ‘no’ on new abortion question St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri22:34 17-Apr-25

Missouri school accreditation bill passes Senate for first time after three years St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:21 17-Apr-25

How Missouri Democrats blocked vote to overhaul paid sick leave — for now The Kansas City Star18:51 17-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces Nine Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions Missouri Governor (Press Release)16:03 17-Apr-25

Missouri Republicans race to repeal sick leave law before rules take effect May 1 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri01:43 17-Apr-25

Missouri high court again rejects stricter traffic ticket caps for St. Louis County cities St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri22:30 16-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Damage to Roads, Bridges and Public… Missouri Governor (Press Release)21:53 16-Apr-25

Senate panel rebuffs Missouri governor on $50 million school voucher expansion St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri20:38 16-Apr-25

Sen. Schmitt Proposes Legislation To Create Easter Federal Holiday Tipp Insights11:52 16-Apr-25

Police warn Missouri Republicans against reviving a controversial gun rights law St. Louis Public Radio11:05 16-Apr-25

Republican efforts to rid Missouri of Dei continue WGEM00:43 16-Apr-25

Protesters disrupt Missouri abortion vote The Kansas City Star00:10 16-Apr-25

Republican efforts to rid Missouri of Dei heighten KY300:04 16-Apr-25

Protesters disrupt vote that leads Missouri closer to overturning abortion access The Kansas City Star23:40 15-Apr-25

Attorney General Andrew Bailey Delivers Major Victory In Fight With Planned Parenthood Over Transgender Records Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)22:19 15-Apr-25

Abortion ballot question gets first-round approval in Missouri House St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri21:54 15-Apr-25

Brushing aside governor, Senate budget leader boosts funding for Missouri schools St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri21:23 15-Apr-25

Appeals court sides with Missouri attorney general in fight over transgender records St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri16:39 15-Apr-25

Attorney General Bailey Leads 14 States In Demanding The Nation’s Leading Companies Abandon DEI Initiatives Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)16:24 15-Apr-25

Missouri House passes Super Tuesday primary bill Frontloading HQ16:08 15-Apr-25

Missouri House panel endorses plan to raise legal age to marry St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri15:18 15-Apr-25

Hawley’s change of heart reflects evolving politics of Medicaid Roll Call12:20 15-Apr-25

Fred W. Lindecke, longtime Post-Dispatch political reporter, dead at 92 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:15 15-Apr-25

In the last month

Chiefs or Royals in Clay County? Missouri Senate OKs new plan to lure teams The Kansas City Star23:01 14-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces Four Appointments to State Board of Education Missouri Governor (Press Release)22:22 14-Apr-25

Missouri lawmakers take aim at Bradford pears and other invasive plant species St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri21:40 14-Apr-25

St. Louis sues Missouri to block takeover of city police St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:58 14-Apr-25

With deadlines approaching, Missouri’s new paid sick leave law in limbo St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:26 14-Apr-25

Republican-backed abortion ballot question on deck for Missouri House debate St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:19 14-Apr-25

Missouri effort to cut red tape for emerging businesses off to slow start St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:23 13-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Second Federal Disaster Declaration Request within… Missouri Governor (Press Release)21:14 11-Apr-25

Why a U.S. officer ordered a military funeral for WWII kamikaze pilot CBS News19:53 11-Apr-25

Missouri education officials seek $32.8 million in canceled federal funds St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:09 11-Apr-25

Missouri’s Josh Hawley joins Democratic colleague to push for easier, cheaper auto repairs St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:32 11-Apr-25

Missouri GOP dangling free college tuition for cops to boost recruiting St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:22 11-Apr-25

Missouri House Passes Bill to Restore Presidential Primaries Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:19 11-Apr-25

Attorney General Bailey Takes Stand Against Illinois Sanctuary Policies Threatening Missouri’s Safety Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)21:08 10-Apr-25

Missouri lawmakers push for boost to radioactive waste fund St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:47 10-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces Four Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Vacancy Missouri Governor (Press Release)17:57 10-Apr-25

Open-enrollment plan for Missouri public school students moving in Senate St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri17:27 10-Apr-25

Bipartisan pushback stalls Missouri Senate vote to crack down on some hemp products St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri15:46 10-Apr-25

Lawmakers may offer help to two Missouri cities looking to grow St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri14:45 10-Apr-25

Missouri House GOP starts over with new bill to ban abortion with limited exceptions St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri13:02 10-Apr-25

Attorney General Bailey Leads Nation by Protecting Children From Big Tech and Porn Conglomerates Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)23:46 9-Apr-25

These super fans of Trump are holding out against his budget Boston Globe22:44 9-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Whitewater Fire Protection District Chief Garry Moore Missouri Governor (Press Release)22:16 9-Apr-25

Long-shot gambling overhaul approved by razor-thin margin in Missouri House St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:13 9-Apr-25

Voters around KC were split on law enforcement tax questions. See what passed The Kansas City Star18:48 9-Apr-25

Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Work to Undermine Voter-Backed Wage and Sick Leave Laws Capital & Main16:33 9-Apr-25

Missourians gather at labor organizing school to build worker power People's World16:27 9-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Signs SB 4 into Law, Securing Missouri's Energy Future and Economic Growth Missouri Governor (Press Release)16:09 9-Apr-25

Revamped gun-rights bill in Missouri pits police against ‘the guy up there’ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:17 9-Apr-25

How does your federal tax return stack up to the average in the Kansas City area? The Kansas City Star11:04 9-Apr-25

Voters approve school upgrades across KC metro. See where, who won board seats The Kansas City Star05:54 9-Apr-25

Kansas City Public Schools secure nearly 85% of votes for first bond in decades The Kansas City Star03:56 9-Apr-25

Sen. Schmitt to Newsmax: How Boasberg Got Case Needs Investigation NewsMax03:29 9-Apr-25

Kansas City Public Schools secures nearly 85% of votes for first bond in decades The Kansas City Star03:22 9-Apr-25

Kansas City voters pass public safety tax for new municipal jail The Kansas City Star03:15 9-Apr-25

Branstetter elected as Perry, Missouri, mayor WGEM02:52 9-Apr-25

Wren reelected as Madison, Missouri, mayor WGEM02:31 9-Apr-25

School accreditation bill stalls in Missouri Senate after discussion of standardized tests St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri01:15 9-Apr-25

As Missouri lawmakers craft state budget, Trump’s tariffs triggering tension St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:50 8-Apr-25

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Leads 21-State Coalition Backing Trump–Endorsed Budget Resolution Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)19:05 8-Apr-25

National Democrats target Ann Wagner’s 2nd Congressional District seat in 2026 St. Louis Public Radio18:17 8-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces First 15 Communities to Achieve Missouri Blue Shield Designations Missouri Governor (Press Release)18:06 8-Apr-25

Missouri Republican state lawmakers are pushing a radical anti-worker tax plan Economic Policy Institute15:53 8-Apr-25

Missouri House advances bill targeting antisemitism despite free-speech concerns St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:52 8-Apr-25

Kansas City area votes on schools & jails Tuesday: Last-minute guide to the ballot The Kansas City Star11:04 8-Apr-25

US revokes F-1 visas of Indian students for minor offences, orders immediate self-deportation The Financial Express05:28 8-Apr-25

Trump cuts hit Missouri History Museum in St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri22:17 7-Apr-25

Arnold city officials sue Missouri state auditor over probe of scuttled road project St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:24 7-Apr-25

Missouri’s Josh Hawley wants Fico credit-score service probed for antitrust violation St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri17:42 7-Apr-25

Trump cuts at utility bill assistance program will impact Missouri St. Louis Public Radio16:56 7-Apr-25

Missouri’s congressional delegation asks White House for 2025 disaster relief St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri16:51 7-Apr-25

Hundreds crowd KC’s Plaza for ‘Hands Off!’ protest against Trump, Elon Musk The Kansas City Star22:10 5-Apr-25

Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Sends 2-Word Message After White House Visit The Tribune, California19:11 5-Apr-25

Congressman urges FBI to investigate whether New York defrauding Medicaid: 'Large financial scheme' Just The News14:15 5-Apr-25

Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump’s tariffs roil financial markets Los Angeles Times03:04 5-Apr-25

DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation CBS News00:46 5-Apr-25

Missouri Attorney General’s Office Assists Taney County in Securing Conviction in 32-Year-Old Cold Case Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)20:51 4-Apr-25

Missouri lawmaker used a bingo spinner to prove a point. His colleagues didn’t love it St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri19:19 4-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Urges Caution as State Deploys Resources, Personnel in Response to Potentially Historic Rainfall and… Missouri Governor (Press Release)18:58 4-Apr-25

Missouri governor names new judge to St. Louis County circuit court St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:35 4-Apr-25

He made waves in Missouri GOP and defended Jan. 6 rioters. Now he could be top DC prosecutor St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:18 4-Apr-25

Opponents pounce on latest bid to stop Missouri cities from banning cat declawing St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri17:58 4-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 21st Judicial Circuit Missouri Governor (Press Release)17:46 4-Apr-25

Missouri’s public health efforts left reeling after feds abruptly rescind funding St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri14:14 4-Apr-25

Drop babies off for adoption at KC firehouses? Council will consider drop-box proposal The Kansas City Star07:03 4-Apr-25

Hawley says muzzled Meta whistleblower will testify over China dealings next week Fox News15:20 3-Apr-25

Crews survey damage after tornadoes touch down near Potosi and Greenville St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri14:18 3-Apr-25

Hourslong filibuster over gubernatorial appointment of former Missouri senator sputters St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:26 3-Apr-25

Will Kansas City get a new jail? What to know about the April 8 public safety vote The Kansas City Star12:04 3-Apr-25

Ethics panel issues ‘reproval’ to lawmaker who ran for Missouri House speaker St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri10:24 3-Apr-25

KC-area senator says he won’t listen to doctors who disagree with God in heated exchange The Kansas City Star22:40 2-Apr-25

Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Missouri Governor (Press Release)22:31 2-Apr-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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