The Missouri Senate put its dysfunction on display one last time Friday when it adjourned minutes after reconvening, effectively killing efforts to send voters a ballot measure changing the majority needed to pass constitutional amendments. The decision to quit almost eight hours before the constitutional deadline shows how little tolerance Republican leadership had for remaining […]| Missouri Independent
Critics of the GOP-backed bills argue they would allow the ‘marijuana monopoly’ to take over the market.| Missouri Independent
Ballot language written by lawmakers for a proposal stating “only citizens" can vote and banning ranked-choice voting is fair, a judge ruled.| Missouri Independent
Missouri's hemp and marijuana industries are at odds over proposed legislation to regulator intoxicating hemp products.| Missouri Independent
Legislation to add a new barrier to amending the Missouri Constitution by initiative petition passed the state Senate Thursday on a party line vote.| Missouri Independent