Missouri’s 2026 legislative session kicked off on Wednesday. Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, entering her final year in the chamber, said she wants to challenge state government to focus on the basics. “Missourians want results, they want better roads,...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is renewing its push for tougher DWI laws in Missouri. The group wants ignition interlock devices required for all offenders convicted of drunk driving. Tabitha Perkins, MADD’s Missouri executive director, told Missourinet that they see...
A St. Louis lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at temporarily removing firearms from people in the middle of a mental health crisis. Democratic Representative Steve Butz told Missourinet that the measure would give families and law enforcement a critical tool to prevent...
A bill pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session could reshape oversight of high school sports and activities in Missouri. SB 863, sponsored by Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb, would require the governor to appoint a five-member board to supervise statewide school...
Missouri lawmakers are once again taking a closer look at property tax changes. State Sen. Joe Nicola—who represents part of Jackson County in the Kansas City area—said the real challenge is crafting a system that works for both urban and rural counties. “In Jackson...
