The bill will bring big changes to how utilities operate and bill customers in Missouri.

If the House approves the Senate's changes to the bill, it will proceed to the governor's desk.

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.

On Monday, candidates running in Missouri’s election on April 8 faced an 8-day reporting deadline for their campaign finances, under state law. Reports from the two candidates running for Springfield mayor show a lopsided money race.

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.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with high school social studies teacher Brandon Nelson.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with middle school science teacher Annette Fugitt.

The law, which would penalize police for enforcing federal gun laws, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2023.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face.