While the first day of the session came and went without incident, Senate Democrats say they're still irate over how the GOP cut off debate last year.

New U.S. Postal Service postmark rules could delay mail-in ballots for Illinois and other Midwest residents by dating them days after submission, a change that advocates warn will disproportionately impact rural voters and lead to more ballots being rejected. Critics argue the policy could further disenfranchise voters.

Missouri’s minimum wage increase is now in effect as 2026 begins, a voter-approved change supporters say reflects rising living costs and workers' needs statewide. Workforce leaders say the change reflects rising living costs and could help retain workers, reduce reliance on public assistance, and strengthen the state’s labor force.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed tougher wastewater treatment standards for coal-fired power plants, a move critics say could slow reductions in toxic pollution. The delay affects facilities nationwide, including in Missouri.

Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could take effect as soon as Thursday, even though voters submitted more than 300,000 signatures to block them. The clash between Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the repeal campaign is now driving one of the biggest election-law battles in the state.

While a federal court decision Monday gives Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins the chance to reject the referendum, backers of the plan aren't expecting that move to hold up in state court.

The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Thursday that it will continue to issue partial payments of federal food benefits for November, while updating its systems to resume paying full amounts.

A highlighting coverage of the Arrow's latest print product, the the special section piece "Cut Ties" discusses the decline in international students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), noting their vital contributions to campus culture and diversity.

A highlighting coverage of the Arrow's latest print product, the the special section piece "Cut Ties" discusses the decline in international students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), noting their vital contributions to campus culture and diversity.

Some Missouri farmers and ranchers are angry over federal plans to import beef from Argentina in an effort to reduce beef prices at U.S. grocery stores. This comes as farmers were hoping better cattle prices would lead to greater reinvestment in the national herd, since cattle numbers have hit historic lows.