Long’s chances in Missouri GOP Senate primary depend on Donald Trump
No one seems to be having more fun running for U.S. Senate in Missouri than Billy Long. The six-term Congressman’s Twitter…
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Jones signs abortion access bill into law; Missouri AG Schmitt sues
Hours after Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed a bill that would direct $1 million in federal relief funds to…
Hartzler battles headwinds of Trump anti-endorsement as Senate race reaches climax
SALEM, Mo. — Everyone hoping to be the GOP nominee to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has scrambled to…
Kunce is betting outspoken populist message can turn Missouri Senate seat blue
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Lucas Kunce’s life story seems built for a populist Senate campaign in Missouri. He grew up in…
Fate of Missouri marijuana initiative petition unclear as signature count continues
Whether Missouri voters will get a chance to legalize recreational marijuana in November is still in question. The latest incomplete tabulations from Secretary…
Schatz expects results will trump rhetoric and push him to front of U.S. Senate pack
Dave Schatz hopes his achievements speak for themselves. He sponsored the first gas tax increase since the early ‘90s that…
Conservative blocs unleash litigation to curb public health powers
Through a wave of pandemic-related litigation, a trio of small but mighty conservative legal blocs has rolled back public health…
Schmitt hopes Trump-style politics will win him GOP nod in Missouri Senate race
There’s an old joke around Jefferson City that AG stands for aspiring governor. And there’s a lot of truth in…
Missouri’s answer to abortion law questions: Don’t ask us
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The response by Gov. Mike Parson’s administration to questions from Missouri hospitals, doctors and others about…
Judge orders Eric Greitens to give testimony in child custody case
Former Gov. Eric Greitens will give testimony next week for the first time about allegations of spousal and child abuse made by…
AG Schmitt says FBI can’t audit concealed carry permits
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said Wednesday that FBI agents will not be allowed to audit concealed carry permits collected…
Family tragedies inspired Trudy Busch Valentine to enter Missouri U.S. Senate race
For 12 days, Trudy Busch Valentine never left her sister’s side as nurses and doctors did everything they could to…
Same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling, U.S. House panel told
WASHINGTON — Advocates told Congress on Thursday that a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a landmark abortion rights case is…
‘Doing well by doing good:’ Spencer Toder aims for impact in Missouri U.S. Senate race
His name tag said he was a candidate for U.S. Senate, but you wouldn’t have guessed Spencer Toder was running…
Greitens’ hopes for U.S. Senate seat hinge on how Missouri voters see his past
To hear Eric Greitens tell it, his political ascent was sabotaged by a vast conspiracy. The woman who accused him under…
State bans on abortion don’t apply to emergency health care, White House reminds providers
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration reminded doctors and other health care providers Monday that a federal law protects them…