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Missouri school funding task force turns its attention to property tax inequities The formula that funds public schools in the state relies on outdated assumptions of local aid, officials say

Bill banning race-based hair discrimination in education awaits Missouri governor’s decision The state could soon join 27 others banning hair discrimination if Gov. Mike Kehoe signs the proposal into law

Missouri special session begins with lawmakers split on stadium funding plan Gov. Kehoe wants a quick session to approve stadium financing, disaster relief, and spending that failed in the regular session. How he satisfies lawmakers demanding more could decide success or failure

Homeschool athletes await Missouri governor’s decision on access to public school sports The legislation has a 12-year history in Missouri, with little movement until recently

Missouri special session may provide new life for $500 million budget bill When lawmakers return to Jefferson City in June to debate Gov. Kehoe’s plan to finance stadium projects in Kansas City, groups slated for funding want him to include spending items spiked in the Missouri House

Missouri Republicans pass abortion ban vote, repeal sick leave law

Push to allow online lottery ticket sales in Missouri adds new issue to budget talks Lawmakers have until Friday to finish work on state spending for the coming year. They must find agreement on school funding, child care subsidies and more than 300 new earmarked items

Missouri Senators debate bill to open the door to Royals stadium in Clay County

‘Lifeline for women’: Missouri bill removes obstacles for pregnant women seeking divorce ‘No matter how deep the pain, the law kept me legally bound to him,’ state Rep. Cecelie Williams said of her attempt to divorce her abusive husband while pregnant with their fourth child

Missouri abortion law does not ban 'Plan B' contraceptive, per AG