Mike Kehoe, a Republican who cruised to election, is set to take the oath of office at noon. “As soon as my hand comes off ...

The candidates’ remarks previewed the fight that will take more solid shape over the next seven weeks. One of the ideas under ...

A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of today's ...

Speaker Jon Patterson must push his party’s agenda, but can he be true to what the voters want? From Toriano Porter: ...

Republicans and Democrats alike are promoting anti-crime initiatives as a new year of lawmaking gets underway in state ...

Jon Patterson becomes the first Asian American speaker to lead the Missouri House. Cindy O’Laughlin is the first woman to lead the Missouri Senate.

State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed ...

The new House speaker outlines his priorities, focusing on foster children, public safety, youth mental health, and affordable childcare.

Missouri Legislative Session has officially kicked off. Lawmakers in the House and Senate returned to Jefferson City to be ...

JEFFERSON CITY — The new leader of the Missouri House spent part of his first official day cleaning up messes left by his scandal-plagued predecessor. Within hours of being sworn in, House Speaker Jon ...

State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed ...

It’s been seven years since Hayden Patterson had a home and now with years on his feet in the streets, he can finally lay down safe in a place to call his own. After seven years, Mr Patterson ...