Missouri legislature ends 2026 session marked by GOP wins, fewer meltdowns

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,729

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

The Missouri General Assembly adjourned Friday without the factional warfare and late-session meltdowns that have come to define the Capitol in recent years, ending a 2026 session marked less by dysfunction than by a return to legislative basics.

Republicans used their supermajorities to advance major pieces of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s agenda, including a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding the sales tax to replace the income tax, a ban on intoxicating hemp products, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us