Missouri
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Lincoln University Alumni File $500M Lawsuit Over Funding Disparities
Alumni and a former student have sued Missouri for $500 million, alleging decades of systemic underfunding of Lincoln University compared to other state schools.
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Missouri Urged to Prioritize Strategy Over Speed in Education Commissioner Search
As Missouri faces major policy shifts in school funding and grading, experts argue the state should prioritize a deliberate search over a rushed appointment.
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Missouri Congressional Map Dispute Reaches Supreme Court as Early Voting Begins
As Missouri early voting begins, the U.S. Supreme Court must decide by September 28 which congressional map to use, risking the validity of cast ballots.
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Missouri Woman Indicted for Threatening Family of Murder Victim
Federal prosecutors have indicted a Missouri woman for allegedly sending death threats to the father of murder victim Austin Metcalf following a conviction.
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Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Mid-Decade Congressional Map, Orders Referendum
Missouri’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a GOP-backed congressional map must face a public vote, reverting to previous districts for the November election.
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Missouri Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Amendment 4
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 4 by an 80% margin, effectively preserving the current process for amending the state constitution.
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Missouri Voters Reject Amendment 5, Blocking Potential Tax Shift Favoring Wealthy
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 5, preventing lawmakers from potentially raising sales taxes to fund significant income tax cuts for the wealthiest residents. The.
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Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in St. Louis Democratic Primary
Wesley Bell secured a decisive primary victory over Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st District, ending a record-breaking $8.4 million race for the nomination.
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Rep. Wesley Bell Defeats Former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic Primary Rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in Missouri’s costliest primary, securing 59% of the vote with heavy support from groups backing his pro-Israel stance.
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Missouri Voters Decide on Major Constitutional Amendments in August 4 Primary
Missouri voters head to the polls today to decide on two high-stakes constitutional amendments regarding the initiative process and state tax structure.
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Missouri Courts Increasingly Overturn GOP-Drafted Ballot Language
Missouri judges are repeatedly rewriting ballot summaries drafted by GOP officials, marking a growing legal and political battle over the integrity of direct democracy in the state.
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National Weather Service Issues Flood Warnings as Severe Storms Impact Midwest
The National Weather Service has issued urgent flood warnings for Missouri and parts of the Midwest due to heavy rainfall, prompting safety alerts for millions.



