Politics
The Missouri Legislature is Cutting Local Governments’ Power to Pass Their Own Laws
Republican statehouses like Missouri’s increasingly limit what rules places like Kansas City can adopt — typically shutting down more progressive policies.
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.
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?
Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote
The Missouri House supports legislation that would give surrounding communities more sway of the location of a landfill at the edge of Kansas City.
After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws
The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.
Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads
The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.
Push for Restrictions on Intoxicating Hemp Products Spurs Clash Over Who Should Regulate
Missouri lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate hemp-derived intoxicating products such as delta-8, and who should regulate them.
As Few as 1 in 5 Voters Could Defeat Initiative Petitions Under Missouri Senate Proposal
It is mathematically possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures under a proposal now before the Missouri Senate.
Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks
The Kansas City Royals want voters to renew a sales tax to underwrite a new stadium. Stadium workers want more leverage on their wages.