State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed ...

In the House, state Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, won an overwhelming victory over a challenger from within the ...

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

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

Republican state Rep. Jon Patterson, of Lee's Summit, makes Missouri history as the first Asian American Speaker of the House ...

Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history.

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

A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri General Assembly started the year by making history. Senator Cindy O’Laughlin was ...

Jon Patterson becomes the first Asian American speaker to lead the Missouri House. Cindy O’Laughlin is the first woman to lead the Missouri Senate.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lawmakers returned to the Missouri State Capitol Wednesday for the start of a new legislative session.