Sep 10, 2026
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Election officials are waiting on the courts, but ballots can’t wait much longer.
Sep 9, 2026
The state Supreme Court has ordered Denny Hoskins to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.
Sep 8, 2026
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Catherine Hanaway’s office says it cannot defend the unanimous decision and wants federal judges to block it.
Sep 7, 2026
Union membership posted its biggest annual gain since 2008, but growth varies sharply across states.
Sep 6, 2026
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Denny Hoskins waited until the last possible day. Now Republicans are calling the result a constitutional crisis.
Sep 5, 2026
GOP officials hope the nation's highest court will allow Missouri to use its gerrymandered congressional map in November.
Sep 4, 2026
The court unanimously put the GOP-drawn 2025 map before voters and blocked its use in the general election.
Sep 3, 2026
A ruling could determine both the November ballot and which congressional map is used this fall.
Sep 2, 2026
Its director has pushed legislation allowing unlicensed religious homes to take foster children.
Sep 1, 2026
The court will weigh whether voters get a say — and which congressional map Missouri can use in November.
Aug 31, 2026
Schools say the money could pay for staffing, field trips and other student needs.
Aug 30, 2026
A fight over Flock cameras and Senate livestreams is really about who gets watched.
Aug 29, 2026
Federal regulators banned three potent kratom-related opioids as Missouri continues its own fight over 7-OH.
Aug 28, 2026
An unlikely alliance has become a powerful force at the ballot box.
Aug 27, 2026
Lawmakers pressed child welfare leaders the death of a 17-year-old in foster care
Aug 26, 2026
The Missouri Independent 100 tracks who’s raising, spending and moving money in legislative races.
Aug 25, 2026
A Fort Leonard Wood couple turned to Starbucks when TRICARE wouldn’t cover fertility treatment.
Aug 24, 2026
Sophia Shore built a firm for Republican candidates willing to take on Jefferson City.
Aug 23, 2026
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Aug 22, 2026
Korbin Papadopoulos died 24 days later. Records show how the placement went wrong.
Aug 21, 2026
The state will draw 77 applicants Sept. 9 under tougher rules meant to prevent past problems.
Aug 20, 2026
A judge sided with the state in both cases, setting up high-stakes appeals over the November ballot.
Aug 19, 2026
ducation officials are staring down a difficult budget fight before it even begins.
Aug 18, 2026
Two proposals blocked from the November ballot had enough signatures to qualify.
Aug 17, 2026
Investigators are overwhelmed again, and workers say this time the problem goes beyond staffing.
