Missouri legislation

Millions of small businesses will no longer have to submit personal ownership details to the federal government - and previously collected information will be deleted. Supporters of the change say they're grateful for the move, while pressing Congress to make the shift harder to reverse.

A proposed constitutional amendment on Missouri's August ballot would give lawmakers the authority to replace the state's income tax with broader sales taxes. Critics worry the change could eventually affect healthcare costs.

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

Republicans advanced major priorities on taxes, public safety, and abortion, while broad property tax relief and education priorities stalled.

The head of the state clerks' association says local election officials still lack access to the voter database needed to finalize new district assignments.

As Congress considers a rural housing bill aimed at expanding access to home loans, a Branson tiny home community is preparing to welcome residents who have struggled to find stable, affordable housing, many of whom have been living in extended-stay motels.

The Missouri House narrowly passed a spending bill that reallocates $1 billion in support for colleges and universities as part of a $50.4 billion budget for state operations. Some schools would see their funding cut by 40% or more.

A Kansas anti-transgender bill could sharply impact Missouri residents as well. The bill requires people to use bathrooms corresponding to the gender they were assigned at birth. But as advocates point out, the bill isn’t something voters want.

Missouri lawmakers want to expand MOScholars eligibility, but a state budget with little excess may cap scholarship availability below demand.

A Missouri lawmaker is reviving a bill to let qualified DACA recipients obtain professional licenses, a move supporters say could help ease worker shortages and keep trained graduates in the state.