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Missouri's child welfare crisis, on repeat

Missouri's child welfare crisis, on repeat

Decades of warnings, repeated reforms and the same problems keep coming back.

Oct 26, 2026

Mike Kehoe keeps saying he's running again. Why does everyone keep asking?

Mike Kehoe keeps saying he's running again. Why does everyone keep asking?

Despite the governor’s repeated assurances, political setbacks and Andrew Bailey’s return keep speculation about 2028 alive.

Oct 25, 2026

Political money chase

Political money chase

Campaigns for Missouri ballot measures have raised $60 million

Oct 24, 2026

What happens when child welfare workers can't keep up?

What happens when child welfare workers can't keep up?

In Missouri, rushed investigations can leave children in danger — or put families at risk of unnecessary separation.

Oct 23, 2026

Would Amendment 3’s abortion exceptions actually work?

Would Amendment 3’s abortion exceptions actually work?

Amendment 3 includes exceptions for rape and medical emergencies. But would doctors actually provide the care?

Oct 22, 2026

Shakeup at Missouri’s education department

Shakeup at Missouri’s education department

The interim commissioner abruptly resigned Tuesday after just four months on the job, fueling speculation about who comes next.

Oct 21, 2026

A $300,000 question in northwest Missouri

A $300,000 question in northwest Missouri

Republicans are spending big to defend a Senate seat that looks safe on paper. What's going on?

Oct 20, 2026

Republicans wanted a 7-1 map. Could Missouri end up 5-3?

Republicans wanted a 7-1 map. Could Missouri end up 5-3?

Only one of Missouri’s eight congressional races is drawing significant ad spending.

Oct 19, 2026

Look what you helped build

Look what you helped build

Six years of holding Missouri's powerful accountable. A growing newsroom, a bigger reach — and none of it happens without you.

Oct 18, 2026

Abortion ban gets $2.9 million boost

Abortion ban gets $2.9 million boost

The campaign seeking to reinstate Missouri's abortion ban got its biggest donation yet from a nonprofit that doesn't disclose its donors.

Oct 17, 2026

Missouri’s constitutional sheriff movement hits the ballot

Missouri’s constitutional sheriff movement hits the ballot

Missouri’s Amendment 8 would change who can seek to remove a county sheriff — and why.

Oct 16, 2026

Missouri GOP supermajority on the line

Missouri GOP supermajority on the line

Three House races offer a glimpse of whether the political landscape is shifting.

Oct 15, 2026

Amendment 6 would curb lawmakers’ power

Amendment 6 would curb lawmakers’ power

The measure would make voter-approved laws much harder to change — and restrict efforts to rewrite the initiative process.

Oct 14, 2026

Missouri’s 125-year tax bet

Missouri’s 125-year tax bet

Amendment 7 would create a sovereign wealth fund even as Missouri faces mounting budget pressure.

Oct 13, 2026

Two visions for Missouri’s state auditor

Two visions for Missouri’s state auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick emphasizes oversight and warnings. Quentin Wilson wants a more hands-on role in improving government.

Oct 12, 2026

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