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New Missouri Map Signing Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is promising to sign a new congressional map this week that would make it tougher for Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Cleaver to win reelection. Kehoe is also expected to sign a ballot reform measure that raises the bar for passing citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. If approved by voters…
FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri
It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Missouri residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.
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, Missourians sought other ways to access the procedure.
Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Kansas Attempt to Poach Royals, Chiefs
State and local officials from Missouri denounced Kansas efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals across the state line.
Kansas Legislature Passes Bill to Lure Kansas City Chiefs, Royals
Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to lure the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line.
Chiefs, Royals ask Kansas for Incentives to Help Teams Leave Missouri
The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals urged Kansas lawmakers to expand a tax incentive program to help the teams leave Missouri and move across the state line.
Winners and Losers of Missouri’s 2024 Legislative Session
Dysfunction defined the Missouri legislative session, which ended last week after passing the fewest bills in history. Here are the winners and losers.
Democrats Filibuster Bill Making it Harder to Amend Missouri Constitution
Democrats are fighting legislative efforts to make it harder to amend the Missouri Constitution. An initiative seeks to get abortion access on the fall ballot.
More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot
An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has collected more than 380,000 signatures. The issue will likely be on the November ballot.
Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums
The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.