Carter Named Assistant Majority Floor Leader
State Sen. Jill Carter of Granby was named assistant majority floor leader in the Missouri Senate.
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Missouri Politics News
Politics in Missouri runs on election results, legislative sessions, civic life and government policy, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the decisions made in the capital, the impact of state law, and public debate.
Political Parties
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Missouri House GOP Picks Darin Chappell as Leader
Republicans selected the Navy veteran and state representative to lead their majority after Democrats flipped 16 House seats in the midterm elections.
Legislative Policy
MIAA Names Mallory to Governance Task Force
Missouri Southern athletic director Rob Mallory joins a 10-member panel preparing for possible changes to college sports under federal legislation.
Law
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Hanaway Settles Jackson County Assessment Lawsuit
The settlement resolves state litigation over disputed 2023 property valuations in Jackson County, Missouri.
Civic Engagement
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Do you believe state agencies should provide centralized toolkits for partners to explain new benefit rules?
Missouri Released Toolkit for H.R. 1 Requirements
The state launched educational materials ahead of new MO HealthNet community engagement rules.
Elections
VanSchoiack Wins Missouri House District 9 Seat
State Representative Dean VanSchoiack secured re-election to House District 9, defeating Gena Puckett in the November 5 vote.
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Reporting here centers on legislative developments, election cycles, the influence of state agencies, and shifting public opinion. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where policies are implemented. State house debates often hinge on how rural and urban interests navigate the same budget priorities. Redistricting and shifts in voter turnout are the most common factors that alter the political landscape.