The Missouri Supreme Court in January threw out legislation that included greater power for the secretary of state over proposed ballot language.

During the first of two days of House committee hearings on the state’s budgets for health and mental health, lawmakers expect difficult decisions ahead. Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson pointed to Missouri’s already modest spending on public health.

The legislation could also introduce civil liabilities against those involved with helping someone access abortion medication.

During an appearance on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Catherine Hanaway detailed why she’s relitigating on whether the federal government can exclude certain immigrants from the census.

Missouri Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told state lawmakers that the department and courts need options to get defendants treatment in their communities.

Proposed legislation would allow for out-of-district transfers, potentially helping charter schools and hurting rural ones.

The bill faced opposition from urban residents who believe it's important for local communities to decide their own safety regulations.

The Environmental Crimes Task Force disbanded around 25 years ago but is being reconvened.

The lawsuit argues Missouri would gain another congressional seat and Electoral College vote by excluding people without legal status from the count.

Critics say the foundation’s mission is vague, leaving questions about how taxpayer dollars will be used.