Wednesday's 9 Things To Know: Missouri lawmakers begin 2026 session

Missouri lawmakers tackle critical issues as 2026 legislative session begins

On Wednesday, Missouri lawmakers returned to the State Capitol to begin their work in 2026.

Missouri lawmakers gavel in 2026 legislative session

With little fanfare, members of the Missouri General Assembly convened Wednesday to begin the 2026 legislative session.

Missouri Legislature begins new session with partisan divisions still evident

Missouri lawmakers return to the Capitol for the start of the 2026 legislative session.

Lawmakers lay out priorities for 2026 legislative session

With term limits looming, several Southwest Missouri lawmakers are focused on their priorities for the state legislative session that began Wednesday in Jefferson City.

Wednesday's 9 Things To Know: Missouri lawmakers begin 2026 session

Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City today and a new proposal would ban cell phones for all Kansas students. Get your 9 things to know.

What will Missouri lawmakers do in 2026? Cutting taxes may be a challenge with tight budget

Missouri lawmakers arrive in Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session, which runs until mid-May. Gov. Mike Kehoe is pushing to eliminate the state income tax, but a smaller budget will likely force spending cuts.