Missouri workers are poised to lose new sick leave protections approved by voters last fall, after Republican lawmakers on Wednesday voted to repeal a ballot measure that garnered widespread public support.

The decision was remarkable, signifying a retaliatory response from the Republican-controlled General Assembly after nearly 52% of voters overturned the state’s abortion ban.

With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, unfinished Republican priorities include overturning voter-approved initiatives on abortion rights and paid sick leave.

After a challenge by Republican officials, a federal appeals panel struck down a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in seven states — including Missouri and Kansas.

Former Missouri governor and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, who was the youngest person ever elected to the state's highest office, died Tuesday. He was 86.

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 Gaming Commission announced that applications will open Thursday, May 15, for sports wagering licenses.

Bond’s political career spanned four decades, during which he went from young, relatively liberal whiz kid to born-again conservative.

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