Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Fundraising in the Republican and Democratic primaries for Missouri governor has exceeded $21 million, with the majority going to Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. But the race for attorney general is also proving pricey.

The Arnold Republican is one of eight GOP contenders to succeed Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.

All 14 states with abortion bans saw a decrease in OB-GYN residency applications last year, a recent study found.

Members of the Freedom Caucus said the move to send the proposal to conference effectively kills what supporters call IP reform.

The bills seek to regulate — or restrict — provisions around who can vote and how, the way votes are counted and other matters related to election security.

A lawsuit appears likely over the measure that goes into effect later this year.

Missouri Democrats and health groups warn that the ban, effective August 28, will hit low-income residents hardest, as they depend on clinics for health services and screenings.

Missouri could be the first test of a more aggressive strategy to keep abortion off the ballot and out of the state constitution.

The annual state budget and a tax that funds the bulk of Missouri’s Medicaid program are two things that must pass this session.

Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus have said passing a resolution that would make it harder to amend the state’s constitution is their top priority. Senate Democrats spent Monday and Tuesday filibustering the resolution.