Legislative Policy

Mar. 4, 2026

States Debate Cutting Property Taxes, But Face Pushback

Election-year proposals to reduce property taxes hit resistance in some states over concerns about local funding cuts.

Mar. 4, 2026

States Weigh Property Tax Cuts, But Face Opposition

Election-year proposals to reduce property taxes are meeting resistance in some states over concerns about lost revenue for local governments and schools.

Mar. 2, 2026

Missouri House Approves Bill Expanding Protections for Political Expression in Schools

Legislation aims to guard First Amendment rights, but raises concerns about potential consequences

Mar. 2, 2026

Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Political Speech in Schools

Legislation would expand protections for student clubs and ideological expression

Feb. 27, 2026

Missouri Senate Bill Aims to Overhaul MSHSAA Governance

Proposed legislation would create governor-appointed board to oversee state high school activities association

Feb. 27, 2026

Wentzville Mother's Death Shapes Missouri Domestic Violence Laws

Bipartisan plan to create public registry of repeat offenders advances in state legislature

Feb. 27, 2026

Missouri Senator Unveils Alternative State Budget Proposal

Ousted budget chair Lincoln Hough challenges governor's spending plan

Feb. 25, 2026

Missouri Lawmakers Advance Medicaid Work Requirement Ballot Measure

The proposed constitutional amendment would require many Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or study to keep coverage.

Feb. 24, 2026

Missouri Republicans Push for Medicaid Work Requirements in State Constitution

Proposed amendment would permanently embed work rules, drawing criticism from Democrats

Feb. 21, 2026

Missouri GOP Pushes Penalties and Fetal Personhood in Renewed Abortion Fight

Republican lawmakers introduce dozens of new restrictions as courts weigh remaining abortion laws and the issue heads back to voters in November.

Feb. 19, 2026

Missouri Judge Rules Governor's Special Session on Redistricting Was Constitutional

The ruling allows Republicans to solidify their congressional advantage in the state.

Feb. 14, 2026

Missouri Bill to Restrict Hemp THC Products Stalls Amid Senate Filibuster

Lawmakers debate how to align state rules with pending federal limits on intoxicating hemp products

Feb. 14, 2026

Missouri Senator Proposes Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Senate Bill 902 aims to address opioid-related deaths and the ongoing crisis in the state

Feb. 13, 2026

Missouri House Passes Bill to Permanently Ban Puberty Blockers and Hormones for Transgender Minors

The legislation would remove the sunset on the state's existing restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth.

Feb. 12, 2026

Missouri House Passes Bill to Permanently Ban Puberty Blockers and Hormones for Transgender Minors

The legislation now heads to the state Senate for approval after a party-line vote in the House.

Feb. 11, 2026

Lawmakers Grill Pharma Execs on Trump's Drug Pricing Deals

Bipartisan committee demands transparency on 'Most Favored Nation' negotiations

Feb. 10, 2026

Missouri Bill Would Ban Tracking of Private Gun Ownership

Legislation seeks to prohibit government and credit card companies from maintaining records of firearm purchases

Feb. 9, 2026

St. Paul to Kansas City Train Connection Proposed

St. Paul City Council calls for study of new passenger rail service to Fargo and Kansas City