Missouri House passes legislation on literacy, teacher training requirements • Missouri Independent
Missouri lawmakers approve bills to improve student literacy and reduce teacher training mandates at the midway point of legislative session.
Missouri child care subsidy cuts could hit foster kids, low-income families hardest • Missouri Independent
A Missouri House Budget proposal would cut child care subsidy funding by over $51.5 million, impacting the state's most vulnerable families.
A-F rating system for public schools clears Missouri House despite bipartisan concerns • Missouri Independent
The Missouri House passes a bill to grade public schools on an 'A' through 'F' scale, saying it is superior to the Senate's legislation.
Bill to create agriculture education program gets unanimous support from Missouri House • Missouri Independent
Missouri House lawmakers approve a bill to create an optional agriculture education program for public elementary schools.
Missouri House approves bill codifying protections for political expression in schools • Missouri Independent
A bill passed by the Missouri House seeks to codify First Amendment protections for ideological and political expression in public schools.
Bill to make transgender athlete ban permanent passes Missouri House • Missouri Independent
The Missouri House passed a bill that would remove the expiration date on the state's restrictions for transgender athletes.
Emanuel Cleaver, four Republicans file for Missouri’s gerrymandered 5th District • Missouri Independent
More than 350 candidates filed for Missouri's national and state races, including four Republicans vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
Bill requiring state investigation of antisemitic discrimination heads to Missouri Senate • Missouri Independent
The Missouri House passes a bill for the second year in a row that seeks to reduce antisemitism in K-12 classes and on college campuses.
Permanent ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors clears Missouri House • Missouri Independent
Restrictions on gender-affirming care for Missourians under the age of 18 could become permanent as the House votes to remove the sunset.
Bill to require gifted education screening in public schools passes Missouri House • Missouri Independent
The Missouri House passes a bill requiring public schools to screen students for gifted education, bolstering a 2022 law.
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