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Missouri Supreme Court building
May 28, 2026

Missouri Supreme Court rules governor had authority to call redistricting session

The high court rules Gov. Mike Kehoe had authority to call a special session that approved the state's new congressional district map.

The Missouri Capitol
Sep 29, 2025

Gov. Kehoe signs Trump-backed plan aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law Sunday as part of President Trump’s plan to try to hold on to a narrow Republican majority in next year’s congressional election. Lawsuits and a referendum could block it.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe applauds while delivering the State of the State address, Jan. 28, 2025
Sep 2, 2025

Missouri is next to answer Trump’s call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts as part of a growing national battle between Republicans and Democrats seeking an edge in next year’s congressional elections.

Catherine Hanaway
Aug 19, 2025

Governor announces new Missouri attorney general — the first woman to ever hold the office

Catherine Hanaway becomes Missouri's first female attorney general, following Andrew Bailey’s resignation to join the FBI leadership team.

Christopher “Kit” Bond
May 13, 2025

Former Missouri governor dies, leaving behind decades-long legal and political career

Former Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond died on May 13. Bond, who was 86, left behind a lengthy political and legal career.

Jan 16, 2020

Rep. Cleaver’s opponent apologizes for Cosby-related tweet

A Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri in this year’s primary has apologized for incorrectly accusing the incumbent of having a picture of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby under […]

Jan 16, 2020

Rep. Cleaver’s opponent apologizes for Cosby-related tweet

A Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri in this year’s primary has apologized for incorrectly accusing the incumbent of having a picture of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby under […]

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