On the Trail

St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed’s narrow victory on Tuesday required some unusual political coalitions and allies to come together. Reed…

Missouri doesn’t have a U.S. Senate race next year, which means Republicans will focus on retaining their statewide offices. But U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has…

The leaders of St. Louis County’s municipalities are trying to jumpstart a process, known as the Board of Freeholders, to get a St. Louis-St. Louis County…

It’s rare that a Missouri governor gets their first opportunity to achieve some of their agenda in the third year of a four-year term. But that’s exactly…

It's fair to say that Missouri politics may not see another year like 2018.There’s little doubt that the past 12 months were historic, as Missouri saw the…

It’s fair to say this past election cycle was bad for Missouri Democrats. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill lost re-election. Democrats made no gains in either…

Since the end of the 2018 election season, lawmakers from both parties have openly discussed trying to alter ballot items that voters approved this month…

One key responsibility of being Missouri governor is getting to fill vacancies in state and local governments — including times when there’s an opening at…

For Missouri Democrats, tomorrow is judgment day.Voters will decide if the last two Democratic statewide officials remain in their posts. If U.S. Sen.…

If Missourians proved anything on Tuesday, it’s that they aren’t predictable when it comes to how they vote.Less than two years removed from endorsing…