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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe approves redistricted map for congressional districts by signing House Bill 1

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe approves redistricted map for congressional districts by signing House Bill 1

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 28, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 1, containing the Missouri First Map: a new map that redrew Missouri’s eight congressional districts. Kehoe announced his intent to do so on Sept. 25,...

South County public high schools respond to new statewide student cellphone ban

South County public high schools respond to new statewide student cellphone ban

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 28, 2025

With schools back in session, students and faculty across Missouri are adjusting to a new statewide cellphone policy. Missouri Senate Bill 68, passed in July and taking effect in August, restricts cellphones...

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave 

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave 

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent July 14, 2025

Missouri workers who started accruing paid sick leave on May 1 will lose it Aug. 28 under legislation signed July 10 by Gov. Mike Kehoe. The new benefit, linked to an increase in the minimum wage passed...

St. Louis therapist offers psychedelic-assisted therapy in Oregon and Colorado

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent June 18, 2025

Kate Schroeder’s journey began seven years ago when one of her therapy clients brought up the idea of using psilocybin — also known as magic mushrooms — to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder. “I...

Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown

Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent May 20, 2025

When Missouri Senate leaders turned to a rarely-used procedural maneuver May 14 to cut off debate and force a vote to ban abortion and repeal a paid-sick leave law, they essentially ended the legislative...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill funding newborn rescue boxes heads to Missouri governor

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent May 12, 2025

A bill that would help fund the installation of rescue boxes for parents in crisis to anonymously relinquish newborns to the state is headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. State Rep. Jim Murphy, a St....

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

By Sterling Sewell, Missouri News Network May 8, 2025

A Senate bill allowing homeschooled student participation in public and charter school activities and athletics passed the Missouri House on April 30. Senate Bill 63, proposed by Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington,...

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Missouri Democrats filibuster GOP effort to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent April 23, 2025

Missouri Democrats stonewalled a Republican effort to roll back a voter-approved paid sick leave law, blocking action in the Senate for more than nine hours before GOP leadership adjourned the chamber...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill establishing a ‘Safe Place For Newborns Fund’ heard in committee

By Hannah Taylor, Missouri News Network April 9, 2025

A House bill that would fund the creation of “baby boxes” where parents can safely and legally relinquish children was heard April 2. House Bill 121 would create the “Safe Place for Newborns Fund”...

State takeover of St. Louis police clears legislature, heads to Missouri governor

State takeover of St. Louis police clears legislature, heads to Missouri governor

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent March 17, 2025

Legislation putting control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the hands of a state board is on its way to the governor’s desk. On a 113 to 39 vote, the Missouri House gave final approval...

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