JEFFERSON CITY — The legislature’s top open enrollment advocates both say they feel optimistic about passing legislation this session — but possible changes to the flagship bill in … more

JEFFERSON CITY — The majority of the appropriations bills relating to the state budget were sent to a conference committee by the Missouri Senate on Thursday. The committee will be made up … more

Mel Tully, an MU student receiving gender-affirming care through the Student Health Center, faces a lot of unknowns as Attorney General Andrew Bailey seeks to enforce an emergency regulation … more

JEFFERSON CITY — Work on annual appropriations bills in the Senate ground to a halt Tuesday over the question of a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The House approved … more

JEFFERSON CITY — A broad House education bill earned support at a Senate hearing Tuesday although some questioned the long-term effectiveness of its funding proposals. House Bill 497 … more

In a surprising move Monday, the House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would have reinstated the presidential primary for the 2024 election. The bill was  initially approved … more

JEFFERSON CITY — With a $6 billion budget surplus due to inflation and federal COVID-19 aid, many legislators this year see an opportunity to pass tax credits, reductions and … more