Missouri Legislature

LEAD-K legislation cleared the General Assembly this year and is now sitting on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk.

But providers say more money alone won’t solve access issues that many families face.

Lawmakers spent less than an hour discussing both bills, with Republicans voting to end debate twice.

State legislatures, including Missouri's, are considering a wave of bills that would undermine local control on culture wars issues from education and policing to environmental policy.

The Missouri legislative session is more than halfway finished, and many bills affecting schools are making their way through the Capitol.

Before leaving for spring break, Missouri House Republicans called the first part of this year’s session successful. How much gets done during the second half, however, depends on how well both chambers navigate divisive bills.

Students who survived a deadly shooting at their high school say state lawmakers are missing the chance to prevent the next tragedy.

Much of Gov. Mike Parson’s $859 million plan to widen three sections of Interstate 70 will have to be pared back if lawmakers divert funds to other highways, Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna said.

The resolution gives the state legislature appropriations power over the state road fund, which is now under the control of the Transportation Department. Because it’s a proposed constitutional amendment, it must be approved by voters to go into effect.

House Budget Committee sends supplemental spending bill with 8.7% raises, increased night differential, to floor for debate.