Through proposed constitutional amendments on issues like property taxes and initiative petitions, lawmakers outline their vision for Missouri’s long-term future.
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Missouri lawmakers will grapple with property tax system in 2026
As property owners contend with rapidly rising assessments and higher tax bills, state lawmakers say they want to change the system and provide some property tax relief.
What Kansas City wants from the Missouri General Assembly in 2026
Kansas City elected officials are bracing for a challenging 2026 legislative session. Here’s what they hope to pass and the obstacles they are anticipating.
Kansas City Chiefs are moving to Kansas after lawmakers approve $1.8 billion in stadium funding
Chiefs propose a multibillion-dollar plan to build a domed stadium, training facilities and nearby mixed-use projects.
‘Nobody here knew’: Dozens were exposed to hazardous material in Missouri warehouse before EPA cleanup
Children, homeless people and even city officials entered the building unaware they were inhaling toxic dust.
Trump administration wants sensitive voter data from Kansas and Missouri
The Department of Justice is asking for information on voters, like the last four digits of a Social Security number and drivers license information.
‘We were begging’: Missouri system lags in serving children with mental health troubles
Kelcie Breece cared for her niece when the child entered foster care. The child had intense needs, and the Missouri foster care system didn’t help them. They had to navigate the system on their own.
‘Bet accordingly’: Missouri sports betting likely to change betting patterns, impact neighboring states
Missourians who have long traveled to other states to bet on sports are now able to bet from their homes, keeping money in the state and impacting Missouri’s neighbors.
As Missouri wildfire risk grows, regulators and utilities take ‘proactive’ steps on prevention and preparedness
Missouri may not be known as a wildfire-prone state, but there have been more the 2,700 this year. One culprit is power lines.
Missouri gives ‘one of the biggest millionaire tax cuts’ this year, report says
This year, Missouri became the first state in the country to tax income but not capital gains. That could present a challenge as the state prepares to face a budget shortfall.