Missouri legislation

SEMO student workers will see their pay rise to at least $13.75 an hour this August under a new Missouri law, with a further increase to $15 set for 2026, ending the university’s lower student wage.

Business groups lobbied heavily to overturn the measure passed by 58% of voters, arguing it would cost jobs. The bill also repeals annual inflation adjustments for the minimum wage, in effect since 2006.

Residents in Cape Girardeau County are gathering signatures to place a senior property tax credit measure on an upcoming ballot.

Late Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, current Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. "Kit" Bond. He was 86.

The House and Senate conference committees wrapped up two days of talks Thursday afternoon, finalizing a $53.5B budget for the coming fiscal year.

The Missouri House Committee on Elections is considering a bill that would make it a felony to threaten or harass election officials, along with other proposed election measures.

Governor Mike Parson allows SB 751 to come into law, ensuring Missourians can access essential medications locally by preserving the 340b program and easing COVID-era restrictions on pharmacies.

Many uniformed officers gathered in a Senate committee room to show support for the law named after their “fallen brother.” Valentine’s Law increases the penalty for attempting to flee from law enforcement to a felony.

Missouri's 2023 legislative session resulted in massive funding to raise child-care subsidies and fund Pre-K programs, surprising some advocates with the amounts. However, with a great deal of funding from remaining American Relief Program Act funds, some question what will happen when the money runs out in 2024.

The 2023 Missouri Legislature passed bills that will help struggling Missouri families, including extending Medicaid postpartum care for mothers and babies from 60 days to 12 months, adding a "step-down" process for losing SNAP and TANF benefits, and help with the cost of child care.