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Election 2024

FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri

KC Voter Guide 2024

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

Gender Equality

2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, thousands of Missourians sought other ways to access the medical procedure

by Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent

Economic Opportunity

Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Kansas Attempt to Poach Royals, Chiefs

Missouri House majority leader calls Kansas legislation a ‘wakeup call,’ anticipates lawmakers will craft a response to keep teams

by Allison Kite

Economic Opportunity

Kansas Legislature Passes Bill to Lure Kansas City Chiefs, Royals

‘Do you really want to put that type of an economic generation in the hands of the state of Missouri?’ says one Kansas House member

by Allison Kite

Economic Opportunity

Chiefs, Royals ask Kansas for Incentives to Help Teams Leave Missouri

Legislation would expand a tax incentive program to help bankroll new stadiums for the teams

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

Winners and Losers of Missouri’s 2024 Legislative Session

Dysfunction Defines Session

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Democrats Filibuster Bill Making it Harder to Amend Missouri Constitution

A battle over ‘ballot candy’ led Democrats to block all action in the Senate overnight with only four days left before the legislature adjourns for the year

by Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom said they collected signatures from each of Missouri’s 114 counties and eight congressional districts

by Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

Jackson County Voters Scramble for More Information Before April 2 Vote

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?

In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and ‘Dirt Road Democrat’ Jessica Piper break the cycle?

by Haines Eason

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