Sarah Kellogg
Sarah Kellogg is a first year graduate student at the University of Missouri studying public affairs reporting. She spent her undergraduate days as a radio/television major and reported for KBIA. In addition to reporting shifts, Sarah also hosted KBIA’s weekly education show Exam, was an afternoon newscaster and worked on the True/False podcast. Growing up, Sarah listened to episodes of Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! with her parents during long car rides. It’s safe to say she was destined to end up in public radio.
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The bill requires school districts to develop a written policy on cellphone use in schools. That policy must be in place for the 2026-27 school year. -
The largest point of consternation between Democrats and Republicans on this year’s budget is education funding. -
In addition to passing the budget, a Missouri House committee is slated to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that overturns parts of Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. -
Legislation related to taxes and rolling back voter-approved ballot issues could be on the docket for the second half of the session. -
The legislation now goes to the Missouri Senate, where similar bills have died in prior sessions. -
The order directs all state agencies to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. It also bars state funds from going toward such programs. -
Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said Thursday the transgender restriction legislation is a priority for the Republican caucus this year. -
The resolution, if passed by voters, would remove the provisions that were in Amendment 3 and instead only allow abortion in cases of rape, incest, medical emergencies or fetal anomalies. -
The restrictions passed by state lawmakers in 2023 are currently set to expire in August 2027. -
The legislation would also allow Missourians to collect a $1,000 bounty for reporting on people who are found to be in the United States without legal status to the Department of Public Safety.
