The Missouri Primary is almost here, and two potential amendments will have major impacts on voting and taxes for Missouri residents.

Organizers behind the New Illinois movement say they are building long-term support for creating a separate state despite criticism. They argue rural and suburban communities lack fair representation in Illinois and often get overshadowed by Chicago politics.

Missouri supporters of the YouthBuild program say federal funding cuts could make it harder for young adults to earn a diploma, gain job skills, and build a path to long-term employment.

The governor also signed into law on Thursday harsher penalties for drunk driving and age verification requirements for pornography website access.

In the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, Missouri lawmakers now have a clearer legal path if they choose to make the state's law permanent. The state law, which restricts transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams, is set to expire in August 2027 unless lawmakers act.

A fight over hog housing standards is shaping up as one of the latest Farm Bill battles. A Missouri farmer is among those urging senators to reject the 'Save Our Bacon Act,' a proposal that would block state laws such as California's Proposition 12.

From Missouri's first suffrage group to today's activists and candidates, Southeast Missouri women across parties are shaping politics while confronting underrepresentation and challenges.

Missouri healthcare workers say proposed federal healthcare cuts could create serious financial uncertainty for hospital employees and patients, while supporters of the plan argue it would get government spending in check, while improve border security.

Opponents contend the measure would violate a ban on constitutional amendments including more than one subject. They also argue that the ballot summary is misleading and should be changed.

Supporters say the $15 billion project will bring jobs and tax revenue. Some residents say no one asked them.