The decision was remarkable, signifying a retaliatory response from the Republican-controlled General Assembly after nearly 52% of voters overturned the state’s abortion ban.

The Missouri Senate on Thursday approved House Joint Resolution 73, which will put a near-total ban on abortion on the ballot in the November 2026 general election.

After a challenge by Republican officials, a federal appeals panel struck down a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in seven states — including Missouri and Kansas.

Ward 2 council member Lisa Meyer, citing health issues, on May 2 sent a resignation letter to the city. This led to the council setting a special election Aug. 5 to fill the remainder of her term.

Bond’s political career spanned four decades, during which he went from young, relatively liberal whiz kid to born-again conservative.

A dispensary in St. Louis County sued over the marijuana sales taxes levied by both Florissant and St. Louis County, resulting in a total tax of 6% on weed sales.

Aubrey joined Community Impact as a reporter in February 2024, where she covers government in the Katy, Fulshear, Missouri City and Sugar Land areas. Before

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe designated the city of Raymore a Missouri Blue Shield community. Kehoe created the Blue Shield Program in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03.

Bond served Missouri for 40 years, including two terms as governor and four terms in the United States Senate.

He helped create the modern state GOP as governor and U.S. senator, sharply defending Republican ideals with wit. | Opinion