Josh Hawley

Nuclear contamination in the St. Louis region dates back to the 1940s. Documents show leaders of Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, which processed uranium in St. Louis, knew of the contamination risks in 1949.

The St. Louis legislator will be the third major Democratic contender hoping to run against U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.

A Cole County judge in November concluded Josh Hawley’s staff illegally refused to turn over public records out of concern it could have hurt his 2018 Senate campaign

The St. Louis County Democrat’s decision puts him on a collision course with Lucas Kunce, who has the backing of a number of labor organizations.

The measure introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley has a companion version proposed in the House by Rep. Cori Bush.

On the same day officials released results saying the school is safe, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush introduced a bill to clean up the school and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley announced he would take his legislation to the Senate floor to request unanimous passage.

On the Democratic side, Durbin cautions against political violence disrupting the legal process.

The first half of the 2023 Missouri General Assembly session featured marathon committee hearings and dramatic debates on the floor over bills that target the state’s transgender community. Next week, the bills could be voted on.

Missouri Democrats are at a low point in statewide politics. But an influx of money for the U.S. Senate race could help their 2024 hopes.

Some feel Missouri is so Republican now that primaries for key offices are inevitable. But others are concerned that nasty party contests could make general elections more difficult.