A House bill is back this session that would toughen Missouri’s initiative petition process. State Rep. Brad Banderman, R- St. Clair, is pushing a bill that would tighten signature‑gathering rules, add stricter formatting requirements, and increase penalties for...
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the so-called “Missouri First” map is unconstitutional. The map, passed by Republican lawmakers in September and signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe, stretches the boundaries of the 5th Congressional District, a...
Several gun-related proposals are moving through the Missouri Senate, including a bill from Sen. Nick Schroer, R-St. Charles County, that would create a sales tax holiday for firearms. Schroer said the tax break would take effect alongside Missouri’s existing sales...
Missouri State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, wants to tighten how voter registration works in the state. Her bill would require election officials to make sure anyone signing up to vote can show proof they’re a U.S. citizen — a change Carter described as leading to...
The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing two election-related lawsuits. First, the high court heard arguments Wednesday on the state’s photo identification requirement for voting. The law was passed in 2022 and replaces earlier versions of the state’s photo ID...
