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In the first decade of the twentieth century, Missouri joined a number of states during that era, many located west of the Mississippi River, in creating an initiative petition and referendum (IP) process, through which Missouri’s citizens could directly enact changes...

The General Assembly’s recent focus on tax reform and property reassessments, including major caps on property tax assessment increases imposed during this year’s First Special Session and this summer’s creation of the Special House Interim Committee on Property Tax...

Question: What’s one of the more powerful commissions in Missouri state government? A commission that affects Missourians’ electricity, natural gas, and many water and sewer utilities. Answer: The Missouri Public Service Commission, also known as the PSC. The...

Through June 9th, 68 initiative petitions (constitutional amendments) have been filed with the Secretary of State’s Office during the 2026 election cycle. 18 of those petitions were rejected after filing. Seven others were withdrawn. To date, there have been no...

On Saturday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law Senate Bills 1, 3, and 4 after the recent special session he convened for disaster relief, property tax relief, economic development and business retention, and budget initiatives. SB 1 appropriates $25 million in...

Less than one month after the 2025 regular session of the Missouri General Assembly adjourned on May 15, a special session of the legislature adjourned on Wednesday, sending three bills to Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) for his signature on legislation dealing with stadium...

Near the end of the 2025 regular session of the Missouri General Assembly, the Senate employed a surprising and rarely used move, the “previous question” motion, that allows for stopping all debate and immediately bringing a bill to a vote on the floor. The Senate...

On Monday, June 2nd, the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force met in Jefferson City for their first meeting.  Governor Mike Kehoe established the task force by executive order earlier this year and is asking the task force to wrap up their effort and...

Unlike the previous three sessions, the Missouri Legislature worked steadfastly and found common ground on numerous issues throughout the session. Over the last nineteen weeks the House and Senate worked to pass a $52.8 billion state operating budget, 67 bills, and...

After a month of session, the Missouri General Assembly appears more relaxed and collegial than in recent years. This may be attributed, in part, to a popular new governor, new House and Senate leadership, including Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-18) and...