The court weighs arguments from dispensaries and counties about the legality of both cities and counties taxing marijuana sales.
Missouri
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Missouri legislature repeals paid sick leave, puts abortion access back on ballot
After months of filibusters and negotiations, a rarely used legislative tactic forced votes.
Posted inState Government
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.
Posted inCivic Engagement
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.
Posted inState Government
Missouri lawmakers look to roll back Proposition A’s paid sick leave protections
A bill that’s passed the Missouri House and is being debated in the Senate would roll back paid sick leave and other provisions months after Proposition A was passed by voters.
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For the first time, Missouri may spend public funds on private school vouchers
Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri House have pushed for $50 million in state funds to go toward scholarships for homeschooled and private-school students.
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Missouri lawmakers lay out policy priorities for rest of session
Kansas City-area lawmakers say they’re focused on the state budget, Missouri sports teams, health care and the economy.
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Sports betting in Missouri won’t be ready for the Super Bowl, and probably not MLB opening day
This is the last Super Bowl that Missouri will miss out on money from sports betting. Sports betting was approved by voters in November, but the rulemaking process to bring sports betting to Missouri still isn’t finished. It won’t be ready before the Chiefs play Sunday in the Super Bowl. And it likely won’t be […]
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How could Trump’s second term affect reproductive health care in Missouri?
As President Donald Trump begins his second term, the landscape around reproductive health in the United States is dramatically different from when he first took office in 2017. Trump appointed three U.S. Supreme Court justices during his first term, paving the way for the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Now, as he takes […]