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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On initiative petitions, Missouri lawmakers, citizens look to curb the other group’s power
As Republican lawmakers move to make it harder to amend the state constitution, another coalition is pushing to make it harder for lawmakers to amend or repeal voters’ decisions.
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Missouri’s redistricting effort is legally unprecedented, experts say
The legislature’s effort to draw a new congressional map breaks with tradition and could force the Missouri Supreme Court to decide on the legality of midcycle redistricting.
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Missouri’s special session has come to an end. Here’s what lawmakers passed.
Despite tensions and division, the legislature passed all three of the governor’s initial priorities within two weeks.
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Amid dozens of bills, Missouri lawmakers’ hopes of restricting abortion access ride on one
Whether it can pass is still up for debate.
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Dysfunction makes path to keeping Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County ‘rough’
With the Jackson County option sidelined by “dysfunction,” the only stadium-related bill to progress through the Missouri legislature would open a path for a Royals stadium in Clay County.
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FAQ: What you need to know about the new Real ID
Starting May 7, the Real ID Act will begin to take effect to fly and enter federal buildings.
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These groups have opinions about your vote. Decoding endorsements in Kansas and Missouri
Candidates and campaigns routinely tout endorsements. The Beacon has compiled a list of Kansas, Missouri and national groups that are active in the 2024 election. Meet the endorsers and learn who and what they support: Abortion Action Missouri Abortion Action Missouri is an abortion access advocacy group that used to be called NARAL (National Abortion […]