Abortion
Democrats Filibuster Bill Making it Harder to Amend Missouri Constitution
Democrats are fighting legislative efforts to make it harder to amend the Missouri Constitution. An initiative seeks to get abortion access on the fall ballot.
Nick’s Picks | Anniversaries, Legislative Drama and Concerts
As legislative work comes to an end in Kansas and Missouri, the Royals are preparing to celebrate the 2014 team that went to the World Series.
The Missouri Legislature is Cutting Local Governments’ Power to Pass Their Own Laws
Republican statehouses like Missouri’s increasingly limit what rules places like Kansas City can adopt — typically shutting down more progressive policies.
Nick’s Picks | City Hall Hack, Campus Protests and Ballot Issues
Hackers at City Hall, campus protests and Missouri Ballot issues top the news in Kansas City this week. Also, don’t forget Mother’s Day.
More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot
An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has collected more than 380,000 signatures. The issue will likely be on the November ballot.