Missouri Supreme Court rules those unable to pay jail debts cannot be sent back...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a unanimous decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled courts cannot threaten people with additional prison time who are unable...
Freshmen to Watch: Rep. Dottie Bailey
With a background as a grassroots lobbyist, banker, and Tea Party member, freshman Rep. Dottie Bailey proves to be someone her constituents can rely...
Freshmen to Watch: Rep. Adam Schnelting
With his strong religious sentiments driving a pro-life agenda, Rep. Adam Schnelting has a vision for how to propel Missouri forward.
Schnelting, a former pastor...
Eddy Justice launches 2020 campaign for state Senate
Having been involved in local Missouri politics for some time, Eddy Justice is officially throwing his hat in the ring for an open state...
Freshmen to Watch: Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove
With the inspiration of her grandmother and mother guiding her, state Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove brings another generation of public service to the legislature....
Missouri’s Title IX bill gains momentum
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The contentious debate over how Missouri colleges handle sexual assault and misconduct investigations continues after spring break as the state’s...
Senate bill requiring police check immigration status of stopped, detained people advances
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A bill requiring Missouri law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of an individual who is stopped or detained...
At half way point, roughly 100 bills volley between House, Senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri General Assembly has reached the halfway point in the 2019 regular session and between the two chambers, they...
Senate approves supplemental budget, sends bill back to House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri state Senate approved changes to the supplemental budget bill Thursday morning — sending the legislation back to the...
Libla proposes fuel tax increase spread over multiple years
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A bill increasing the state’s fuel tax garnered support from outside agencies during a hearing Thursday morning.
Appearing before the Senate...
