Lee's Summit, won over the vast majority of Republicans and Democrats for the top leadership role in the Missouri House.

The candidates’ remarks previewed the fight that will take more solid shape over the next seven weeks. One of the ideas under ...

During the vote, House Democrats, as is customary, nominated Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Kansas City Democrat, to serve as ...

The new House speaker outlines his priorities, focusing on foster children, public safety, youth mental health, and ...

State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed spectacularly Wednesday, when only 10 members voted to support his ...

House Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, speaks to reporters Wednesday after defeating Republican rival Justin Sparks. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) The Missouri legislature made ...