Missouri legislation

At an event in Columbia, Gov. Mike Kehoe said he is confident he was on firm legal ground when he called lawmakers into a special session. But with three lawsuits pending against the new map, the governor said it was up to the courts to prove him right.

Workers and community groups are taking their fight to the Missouri Capitol, protesting what they call an illegal power grab to redraw congressional maps. The action follows Labor Day rallies in Kansas City and St. Louis, where thousands opposed changes they say threaten workers’ rights and democracy.

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.