The ongoing fight over Missouri's near-total abortion ban, legalizing sports betting and making it more difficult to pass ballot issues are some of the top issues this year in Jefferson City. The 2023 session starts today.

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Missouri carries out the first U.S. execution of an openly transgender person

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