Missouri Senate

State Sen. Curtis Trent is seeking reelection — and a top leadership post. Lori Rook wants GOP voters to see him as a Jefferson City insider.

The Missouri Legislature is considering both in a special session that convened on Wednesday.

The bills must still be signed by Governor Mike Kehoe.

The Democrat said she plans to enter the race for the District 30 Senate seat, currently held by Republican Lincoln Hough.

A top initiative from Gov. Mike Kehoe is in trouble as House Budget Committee considers the chairman’s spending plan, which also has less for state employees pay raises and $139 million for earmarks.

Lawmakers are once again pushing for Missouri to join more than 30 other states that have enacted protections against frivolous litigation aimed at silencing free speech.

Republican incumbent Mike Moon will face Democrat Ron Monnig on November 5.

Moon has served in that position since 2020. He'll face Democrat Ron Monnig in November.

Republicans Mike Moon (incumbent) and Susan Haralson will face off in the August 6 Primary. The lone Democrat for the seat is Ron Monnig.

Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say "adequate funding is needed" to keep this big-city community safe, but the mayor of Kansas City since 2019, Quinton Lucas, opposes the proposed amendment because it "takes power" from local officials. KSMU’s Gregory Holman has this interview.