Mike Kehoe

While announcing the National Guard would go to Memphis next, President Donald Trump said the head of Union Pacific asked him to also deploy troops to St. Louis.

The move is largely procedural, but it comes as the legislature is entering a politically charged special session that could result in a new congressional map and restrictions on passing amendments to the state constitution.

The request for help with federal immigration clerical, transportation and logistical tasks came from the Trump administration — notably the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense.

Hanaway will be the first woman to ever serve as Missouri’s attorney general.

Republican officials fielded questions about the Trump-backed plan to revamp the state's congressional districts at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast.

Missouri only has one nuclear power plant, but at a state summit, politicians and federal officials said the energy source would be key to meeting rising energy demands.

Through one of the new laws, it is illegal to export water outside of Missouri without a permit.

Business groups lobbied heavily to overturn Proposition A, passed by 58% of Missouri voters in November 2024, arguing it would cost jobs. The bill also repeals annual inflation adjustments for the minimum wage, which have been in effect since 2006.

Gov. Mike Kehoe is hopeful Congress will reverse course on major restrictions on medical provider taxes before they fully go into effect.

The legislation includes expanding the use of safe baby boxes in the state.