Doug Beck

The special session featured a number of unprecedented actions that would have been unthinkable before July when it became clear that Missouri would join other states overhauling their congressional lines.

Republicans used a procedural maneuver to cut off debate over the rules of the special session.

Attendees at a Clayton rally hope that Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision to call lawmakers back into session this week will be a turning point in Missouri politics.

If Missouri Republicans revamp their map to oust Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, it could backfire at the ballot box – and in court.

Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck leads the 10-person Democratic caucus in the Missouri Senate.

The legislation repeals the entire earned sick leave portion of Proposition A as well as a portion of the minimum wage increase.

Voters will likely see the issue on the ballot in 2026.

With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, unfinished Republican priorities include addressing Amendment 3 and Proposition A.

Democrats filibustered until 1 a.m. Thursday, when the Senate adjourned.

Legislation related to taxes and rolling back voter-approved ballot issues could be on the docket for the second half of the session.