Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill Wednesday that prohibits foreign money from funding ballot issue campaigns, making it the ninth state to enact such legislation.

Uncertainty looms on the likelihood of an August election to decide recall of Jackson County executive Frank White Jr.

A retired civil engineer for the state of Missouri plans to run for Missouri House District 59. Vic Rackers, a former employee of the Missouri Department of Conservation, announced Wednesday his intent to run as a Republican in the next election for House District 59, which represents most of Cole County except for Jefferson City.

For those wanting to cast their ballot in the upcoming primary we are keeping track of those deadlines for you.

Columbia’s Ward 2 city council candidates outlined their views on DEI, transparency, and transit improvements during a forum hosted by Race Matters Friends.

The Star compiled a set of answers detailing how the Missouri Ethics Commission operates and how citizens can seek to hold their elected officials accountable.

The district wants to increase tax money flowing to its operating fund and decrease taxes collected for its debt service fund. While there would be no increase in total taxes, the change does require public approval.

After Jackson County, Missouri lawmakers unanimously voted on Monday, July 7, to hold a special election deciding the fate of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.'s potential recall, litigation has been filed alleging that White and his office cannot delay a special election.

Just days after Congress cut federal funding to states, Mike Kehoe is poised to sign legislation projected to reduce state revenue by as much as a half-billion dollars annually.

Cyndia Haggard is charged with one count of election interference, after attorneys with the Secretary of State’s office found she impeded the August 2024 election verification process.

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the abortion restrictions.

Columbia’s Ward 2 city council candidates outlined their views on DEI, transparency, and transit improvements during a forum hosted by Race Matters Friends.