State Rep. Dane Diehl says he wants rhinos to be in zoos, not the legislature. The second-term Republican from Butler ...

Missouri residents may soon pay a flat 4% state income tax, under a plan advanced by Republican lawmakers who want to ...

As a new legislator in 2023, state Rep. Justin Sparks became the leading advocate for a proposal to create a child care ...

Jon Patterson, who faced state Rep. Justin Sparks of Wildwood in the race, easily won the speakership on a 152-10 vote.

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

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.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Missouri General Assembly started the year by making history. Senator Cindy O’Laughlin was ...

Lee's Summit, won over the vast majority of Republicans and Democrats for the top leadership role in the Missouri House. Conservative state Rep. Justin Sparks only got 10 votes in his long-shot bid.

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

For the first time since 2018, Missouri lawmakers will work with a new governor. While outgoing Gov. Mike Parson pushed a ...