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Missouri Republicans are advancing bills to roll back newly approved paid sick leave and abortion rights laws, setting up a legislative showdown before the session ends Friday, May 16.

The former Missouri GOP chairman lost support of a key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, over his defense of Jan. 6 insurrectionists. But he's still likely to end up playing a role in the Trump administration.

Celeste Athon had played softball from the day she was old enough to sign up for a local youth league. She’d never felt like this before. Athon, a second base player for the local Stephens College, found herself tired much faster.

Ward 2 council member Lisa Meyer, citing health issues, on May 2 sent a resignation letter to the city. This led to the council setting a special election Aug. 5 to fill the remainder of her term.

The Missouri Legislature has two weeks left before lawmakers pack their bags and head home. The regular session of the General Assembly runs from January through mid-May each year. Despite the session soon coming to a close,

On May 1, most Missouri workers began accruing paid sick leave under Proposition A, which voters approved last year. But with two weeks remaining in the session, state lawmakers could still pass a bill to change or repeal those provisions.

The announcement by the Springfield representative comes as Sen. Lincoln Hough nears the end of his term limit in the District 30 seat.

President Trump has appointed former Rep. Ben Baker (R-Neosho) as the United States Department of Agriculture's rural development director for Missouri. Baker served in the House of Representatives for District 160 for seven years – representing Neosho and parts of Joplin. He started his new position this week.

Aubrey joined Community Impact as a reporter in February 2024, where she covers government in the Katy, Fulshear, Missouri City and Sugar Land areas. Before

The ruling means paid sick leave will be mandatory in the state of Missouri, starting Thursday.

The Columbia City Council unanimously approved an August 5 election to fill the Ward 2 council seat. Current Ward 2 Councilmember Lisa Meyer announced her retirement last week. She is set to retire on May 16.