Reproductive rights advocates had worked tirelessly in a place where, even before Roe ’s demise, abortion had long been under attack. Voters in a red state had rallied to defend their access. Here, it seemed,

Wade was overturned in June 2022. Despite the legislation's passing, Republican lawmakers are looking to repeal the amendment by making abortion illegal, except in cases of medical emergencies, rape and incest.

Voters could soon decide to reinstate Missouri's near-total abortion ban following state legislature's passage of constitutional amendment Wednesday.

Months after voters enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution, Missouri lawmakers are asking them to reconsider.

Democrats in the Missouri Senate vowed the procedural moves, which are rarely used, would lead to a "painful" response in the future.

The decision was remarkable, signifying a retaliatory response from the Republican-controlled General Assembly after nearly 52% of voters overturned the state’s abortion ban.

Missouri voters passed a voter-led ballot initiative enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution last year.

During a public ceremony in Jefferson City, the former U.S. senator and governor was honored for his accomplishments and for not seeing political parties as a barrier for progress.

Another person has filed to run for the open Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council. Librarian Vera Elwood announced her candidacy Thursday in a press release. City Clerk Sheela Amin wrote in an ema

Missouri workers are poised to lose new sick leave protections approved by voters last fall, after Republican lawmakers on Wednesday voted to repeal a ballot measure that garnered widespread public support.

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long denied any wrongdoing regarding his ties to companies involved with controversial tax credit schemes.