MOLEG S1E13: Torch Breaker?

The MoLeg Podcast with Jake and Rachael — Week of April 6–10

It may be perfect outside, but inside the Capitol, things are heating up.

This week, Jake and Rachael break down an early preview of Missouri’s looming solar battle, as a reworked proposal sparks concerns over taxes, rural property rights, and what a compromise might actually look like when the dust settles.

Elsewhere in the legislature, endorsements shake up key races, a Senate district sees a notable exit, and lawmakers take aim at local policies in Kansas City—showing once again that nothing stays local for long in Missouri politics.

On the executive side, Governor Kehoe signs major legislation into law, including a wide-ranging criminal justice bill and a closely watched measure dealing with pregnancy and divorce. Meanwhile, Attorney General Hanaway turns up the pressure on Torch Electronics, giving the company a firm deadline to shut down operations.

Statewide officials stay active with financial literacy pushes, community announcements, and audits—including one that didn’t exactly earn high marks.

In the courts, officials warn Missourians about a new wave of scam messages targeting unsuspecting residents, while key appointments and legal developments continue in the background.

Plus: municipal election fallout, breakfast pastry rankings, rising gas prices, and a reminder that even in a “light” week—there’s no such thing in Jefferson City.

All that and more in your weekly insider look at Missouri politics.