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The Senate appropriations chief is floating a bond-funded plan to beef up a Interstate 70 project to add new lanes across the state.

Energy for legislation restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth was high as lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday.

Before leaving for spring break, Missouri House Republicans called the first part of this year’s session successful. How much gets done during the second half, however, depends on how well both chambers navigate divisive bills.

Missouri Senators left for spring break a day early because of a Democratic filibuster on legislation that would bar transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming health care. That bill is expected to be debated this week.

5 On Your Side was told if you live in the zip codes affected by the underground fire, you can get free services. Appointments can be made by calling 314-456-4321.

A push to slash Missouri's personal property taxes is poised for a vote in the state Senate and could come with a steep price tag for local governments.

Sen. Bill Eigel wants to create the Interstate 70 Improvement Fund.

The Missouri Senate passed its version of postpartum Medicaid extension Thursday, but new language in the bill threatens its implementation.

The senators plan to fund I-70 improvements is an approach to implementing Gov. Mike Parsons budget request.

An episode of GOP infighting in the Missouri Senate this week may be a squall that melts in the spring sunshine or the first flurry of a storm that once again immobilizes the chamber.