Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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Tuesday was primary election day in Missouri, and here are the results (final but unofficial). There were four constitutional amendments on the ballot. The two amendments receiving the most publicity, Amendments 4 and 5, both failed on Tuesday.
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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8/5/26
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On Monday, July 13, Governor Mike Kehoe completed signing legislation that had been passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. Included among those bills signed by the Governor were four bills …
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By Doug Crews/MPA Legislative Director
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7/14/26
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MPA Legislative Director Doug Crews began the 2026 legislative session by tracking 30 House bills and nine Senate bills of interest to the Missouri Press Association and its member newspapers. By the …
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By Chad Stebbins
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6/3/26
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Why was the passage of House Bill 1940 so important to the Missouri Press Association? Here are two examples.
Regarding the reduction of the publication period from three years to one year …
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By Chad Stebbins
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6/3/26
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Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1 , Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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5/26/26
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The 2026 Missouri legislative session officially adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15th, concluding the second regular session of the 103rd General Assembly and Governor Mike Kehoe’s second …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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5/19/26
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On Thursday afternoon, the full Senate brought up for third reading Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 1940, sponsored by Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton), legislation that changes the …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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5/8/26
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With just two weeks remaining in the legislative session, activity at the Capitol is intensifying as lawmakers work to finalize priorities ahead of adjournment. As the state budget approaches its …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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5/1/26
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On Tuesday the Missouri House voted 95-59 to send House Joint Resolution 173 to the ballot. Likely to be placed on the November ballot by Governor Kehoe, Missouri voters will be asked to approve the …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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4/24/26
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Activity at the Capitol this week was highlighted by significant progress on the state budget, as the Senate Appropriations Committee completed its work on the FY27 proposal. Meanwhile, legislators …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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4/20/26
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Due to the observance of the Easter holiday on Monday, this week at the Missouri Capitol was brief but productive, as lawmakers returned Tuesday and worked within a shortened schedule. With only five …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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4/10/26
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Missouri officially closed candidate filing this week, marking a key transition point as the state begins to look ahead to the upcoming election cycle. With the political landscape taking shape, …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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4/6/26
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The Missouri legislature returned this week from its annual spring break and was very active in its chambers. Unlike past weeks, the Missouri Senate was extremely productive as it moved numerous …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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3/27/26
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Having completed the 10th week of the session, the Missouri General Assembly heads into a week-long Spring Break. The House spent the week tearing through bills, with a rumored goal of wanting to …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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3/13/26
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The House spent most of its week perfecting legislation and moving a significant number of bills through its Rules committees to reload its calendar. Along party-line votes, House Republicans …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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3/6/26
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Missouri’s legislative process and campaign politics hit full throttle this week as the final deadline for bill filing concluded on Thursday, while the kickoff of candidate filing for the 2026 …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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2/27/26
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Missouri Press Association members attending the 36th Annual Day at the Capitol heard from Attorney General Catherine Hanaway at lunch at the Governor’s Mansion, as well as State Auditor Scott …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/25/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/20/26
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While the Senate was off on Monday for Presidents’ Day, the House plowed ahead with business, holding regular committee meetings and perfecting multiple bills. Those bills included the perfection …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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2/20/26
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Committee meetings continued to dominate the session, as the House and Senate held more than five dozen hearings this week. And with more than two dozen bills passing through the House Rules …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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2/13/26
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