Missouri senators push for ICE training at Fort Leonard Wood
Each of Missouri’s U.S. senators is asking the Trump administration to make Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County an ICE training center.
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Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting
People Not Politicians, a non-partisan organization, filed a referendum on Friday, aimed at giving voters the chance to approve or deny Gov. Mike Kehoe’s “Missouri First” map. This is the third challenge to the governor’s map.
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Senate approves new congressional map, initiative petition reform
Missouri Republican senators passed a new congressional map and reformed the way citizens can get constitutional issues on ballots, over Democrats’ objections, during a special session in the Capitol on Friday.
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Missouri Democrats to respond to House approved redrawn maps
Jazsmin Halliburton (Editor’s note, 9/10: The story corrects the day of the week that the state senate will begin taking up legislation in the special session.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Democrats will hold a rally and press conference on Wednesday in response to state Republicans taking one step closer to officially redrawing Missouri’s
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House sends new congressional map, initiative petition reform to Senate
The Missouri House has sent the Senate a new congressional map that could eliminate a safe Democratic seat.
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Redistricting committee meets Thursday
The first meeting of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s special session starts Thursday at noon with the special redistricting committee.
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NAACP sues to stop special session on redistricting
The Missouri NAACP is suing Gov. Mike Kehoe to stop a special session on congressional redistricting, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and racially motivated.
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Justice Department requests access to Dominion voting equipment used in Missouri in 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has requested access to voting equipment used in the 2020 election in two Missouri counties in what appears to be a wide-ranging effort to more closely monitor election processes around the country.
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Prop A supporters continue fight despite loss of mandated sick leave
While some view Labor Day as an extra day off, local businesses and labor unions recognize the day as a reminder of working citizens.
Continue Reading Trump praises Missouri Republicans for considering redistricting
President Donald Trump on Thursday morning on Truth Social praised Missouri Republicans for talking about redistricting.
Continue Reading Kehoe appoints Hanaway as next attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — With Attorney General Andrew Bailey set to head to Washington, D.C., this September to work for the FBI after being tapped by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed a new attorney general.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is resigning to join Trump administration
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will resign next month to serve as a co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, signifying the Missouri litigator’s rapid ascent in Trump’s political orbit.
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Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City
Dozens of people gathered outside the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers.
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Graves recognizes St. Joseph native for internship
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NEWS-PRESS NOW) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) thanks one St. Joseph native for completing a summer internship in his Kansas City District Office.
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DraftKings, Circa Hospitality get first online sports betting licenses in Missouri
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Friday morning to give DraftKings and Circa Hospitality the state’s first two mobile sports betting licenses.
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Missouri governor open to redrawing Missouri congressional seats
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday that he’s interested in “making sure America’s voice matches Missouri’s values” in Congress as the debate continues over whether Republican-heavy states should redraw their U.S. House maps.
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MU professor weighs in on Sen. Hawley’s tariff rebate proposal
A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration.
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Supporters tout new Missouri law as healthcare relief for many farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of Missouri’s top farming groups will now be allowed to sell health plans that supporters hope will boost the number of farmers with affordable health coverage.
Continue Reading Missouri Senate Bill 3 faces constitutional challenge in court
Senator Mike Moon (R-Ash Grove), State Representative Bryant Wolfin (R-Ste. Genevieve) and a Maries County man have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 3.
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For the people, by the people: Missouri’s Initiative Petition process and changes for August 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A sweeping new law set to take effect Thursday, Aug. 28, will reshape how Missourians bring issues directly to the ballot.
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New Missouri law aims to close loophole in expired temporary tags amid driver complaints
A new Missouri law will require drivers to pay the motor vehicle sales tax directly at the car dealership when purchasing a vehicle in a bid to reduce the number of expired temporary tags on the road.
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Missouri Supreme Court strikes down stacking sales taxes on marijuana
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled local governments cannot stack their marijuana sales taxes on top of each other.
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Missouri OKs free college tuition for firefighters, police, EMTs with new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri is pioneering new opportunities for a wide range of public safety personnel to further their education with free tuition awards for eligible members and their dependents.
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Gov. Mike Kehoe signs repeal of paid sick leave into law
Gov. Mike Kehoe has repealed certain provisions of Proposition A, by signing House Bill 567 into law.
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Missouri bans use of cellphones in schools with new state law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the Show-Me state will see sweeping new cell phone restrictions starting in the upcoming school year in K-12 classrooms, part of a new law signed Tuesday that includes exceptions for certain emergencies.
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UM Board of Curators amends transfer policy, approves FY26 budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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The future of the initiative petition process and how it might affect Missouri democracy
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– Respect Missouri Voters, a non-partisan organization, is pushing back on legislative efforts to impose more restrictions on the state’s initiative petition process.
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Kehoe signs Special Session legislation into law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe signed three Special Session Legislation into law over the weekend.
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Local legislators to discuss recent state session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will feature local elected delegates at its next Public Affairs Coffee at the end of the month.
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St. Joseph residents respond to Kehoe’s Executive Order on National Guard enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25 authorizing the Missouri National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in response to rising concerns about public safety and border security.
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