Decades of warnings, repeated reforms and the same problems keep coming back.
Oct 26, 2026
Despite the governor’s repeated assurances, political setbacks and Andrew Bailey’s return keep speculation about 2028 alive.
Oct 25, 2026
Campaigns for Missouri ballot measures have raised $60 million
Oct 24, 2026
In Missouri, rushed investigations can leave children in danger — or put families at risk of unnecessary separation.
Oct 23, 2026
Amendment 3 includes exceptions for rape and medical emergencies. But would doctors actually provide the care?
Oct 22, 2026
The interim commissioner abruptly resigned Tuesday after just four months on the job, fueling speculation about who comes next.
Oct 21, 2026
Republicans are spending big to defend a Senate seat that looks safe on paper. What's going on?
Oct 20, 2026
Only one of Missouri’s eight congressional races is drawing significant ad spending.
Oct 19, 2026
Six years of holding Missouri's powerful accountable. A growing newsroom, a bigger reach — and none of it happens without you.
Oct 18, 2026
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 Amendment 8 would change who can seek to remove a county sheriff — and why.
Oct 16, 2026
Three House races offer a glimpse of whether the political landscape is shifting.
Oct 15, 2026
The measure would make voter-approved laws much harder to change — and restrict efforts to rewrite the initiative process.
Oct 14, 2026
Amendment 7 would create a sovereign wealth fund even as Missouri faces mounting budget pressure.
Oct 13, 2026
Scott Fitzpatrick emphasizes oversight and warnings. Quentin Wilson wants a more hands-on role in improving government.
Oct 12, 2026