Missouri
As Few as 1 in 5 Voters Could Defeat Initiative Petitions Under Missouri Senate Proposal
It is mathematically possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures under a proposal now before the Missouri Senate.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Proposes Record $52.7B State Budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing a record $52.7 billion state budget boosted by large federal grants and a substantial state surplus.
GOP Infighting, Election Year Politics Could Shape 2024 Missouri Legislative Session
Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and expectations aren’t high.
Legal Fights Brew Over Missouri Cannabis Sales Tax Rules
Under the Missouri Constitution, local governments can impose cannabis sales taxes. But how those taxes can be applied is still up for debate.
Missouri Counties Want to Freeze Seniors’ Property Tax Assessments, But Aren’t Sure They Can
Many Missouri counties are confused by a new state law designed to give seniors relief from soaring property tax assessments.