Missouri could soon find itself at the center of a national redistricting battle. President Trump reportedly wants Missouri to change its Congressional districts so that Democrats lose a seat. A political storm is brewing in Jefferson City as pressure mounts on Gov....
Last year’s Missouri legislative session was marred by chaos, with many blaming the far-right leaning Freedom Caucus for using stall tactics that resulted in several bills not crossing the finish line. Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, chair of the Freedom Caucus,...
The Missouri Senate’s top two outgoing leaders are sounding a tone of unity amidst repeated friction in the upper chamber this year. The attitude follows the completion of the state legislature’s 2024 regular session. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo,...
It took about 50 hours for a Missouri Senate gridlock to come to an end. The Senate has voted to send the hotly debated initiative petition proposal to a bipartisan group of negotiating lawmakers. Democrats held up Senate work since Monday afternoon over legislation...
A former Missouri Freedom Caucus member is creating a new path for herself. Joplin-area Sen. Jill Carter left the ultra conservative caucus last week. On social media, Carter said the values and priorities that some caucus members profess to champion are not reflected...
