Missouri Politics

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

Continuing his emphasis on workforce development, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says his plans to support the state’s infrastructure, education and employees are areas everyone can agree on.

The attorney becomes the first person of color to serve in a statewide office. Malek, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson, says he intends to run for the position at the end of this term.

Both the Senate president pro tem and Senate minority leader agree that Missouri needs to pay state workers more. Whether they go with exactly Gov. Mike Parson’s proposed plan is yet to be determined.

The former state treasurer replaces Nicole Galloway, who was the only Democrat in Missouri holding an elected statewide position.

State lawmakers see this session as a greater opportunity to pass some of their priorities.

The law bans sleeping, camping or setting up long-term shelters on state-owned land. Multiple lawsuits against the measure by homeless advocates have been filed, though no rulings have been issued.

Vivek Malek is succeeding Scott Fitzpatrick, who was elected state auditor in November. The election for the next treasurer will occur in 2024, and Malek says he plans to run for the position.

Rep. Chris Sander says it's time to alter 2004 constitutional amendment to say legal marriages are between ‘two individuals.’

Bailey will replace Eric Schmitt, who is leaving to become Missouri’s next member of the U.S. Senate.