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JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate has given initial approval to a bill that aligns Missouri’s income tax filing date with federal dates and protects taxpayers from penalties if they are denied a state …
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By Margaret Stewart and Abigail Didonna, Missouri News Network
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2/13/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — While advocates for dementia care services in Missouri emphasize the need for a state dementia care coordinator, legislators raised concerns over the state’s ability to fund the …
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By Emerson Smith and Kate Leverenz, Columbia Missourian
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2/13/26
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JEFFERSON CITY – A bill that aims to prohibit antisemitism within public schools and institutions of higher education was initially approved Wednesday by the House.
Rep. George Hruza, …
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By Eric Hughes and Xavier Asher, Missouri News Network
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2/13/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House of Representatives debated and passed multiple bills on Thursday, sending them to the Senate.
Restrictions on sex change hormones
House Bill 2033, …
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By Brandon Lorenz, KJ Drazen and Jack Schouten, Missouri News Network
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2/13/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — More than 100 locally owned businesses across Missouri have been the target of lawsuits concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on websites.
Missouri …
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By Jordan Davis and Hailey Sanford, Missouri News Network
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2/13/26
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy.
The joint program between the Missouri State Highway …
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2/11/26
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of …
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by Joe Jerek, Missouri Department of Conservation
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2/4/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — Patients would have more flexibility when it comes to pharmacy care under two bills debated by legislators Wednesday.
The proposed legislation covers a range of proposals to …
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By Laine Cibulskis, Missouri News Network
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1/29/26
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State Budget Director Dan Haug apologized for a mistake in the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget ahead of a hearing Wednesday on this year’s $3.3 billion supplemental budget.
Haug announced …
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By Alex Gribb, Columbia Missourian
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1/23/26
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Senate members met once again to discuss a bill that would prevent state and local police from enforcing federal firearm laws. Members of the Senate Transportation Committee met Tuesday afternoon to …
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By Kaleb Anderson, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The House Committee on Children and Families held hearings Tuesday on several bills that failed to pass last year, including one allowing pregnant women to file for divorce.
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By Kennedy Voss, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — A bill that would allow security guards in each chamber of the Missouri General Assembly to have the full power of law enforcement as peace officers was heard on Tuesday.
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By Emily Skidmore, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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Ameren Missouri wants to construct a nearly 30-mile transmission line through Callaway and Montgomery counties, prompting concerns from the Missouri Farm Bureau and some landowners.
In order to …
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By Jana Rose Schleis, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony Wednesday on a proposal to spur investment in Missouri companies.
The bill, called the Angel Investor …
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By Anika Austvold, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The House Committee on Emerging Issues is considering bills that would eliminate sunset provisions on restrictions on prescribing sex change hormones and participation in sporting …
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By Faith Jacoby, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — Three bills about sexual offenses were heard Wednesday, one of which would make grooming and “sextortion” chargeable offenses.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil …
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Emerson Smith, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate Democrats filibustered Wednesday to stall a vote on gubernatorial appointments, continuing a tactic that they began last week.
The gubernatorial appointments …
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By Eric Hughes, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — Hundreds of Missourians rallied in support of progressive causes Wednesday afternoon in the Capitol rotunda, loudly insisting their voiices be heard as the legislature begins its …
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By Jackson Cooper, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — A bill that would eliminate safety inspections for personal vehicles was passed by the House Government Efficiency Committee on Thursday.
The legislation combines seven bills …
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By Sophia Gromowsky, Missouri News Network
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1/23/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) encourages anyone considering additional training or education beyond high school to file the 2026-27 …
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1/21/26
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