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Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pro-Life
‘The enemy walks these halls’: Missouri rallies to reverse ‘bad’ abortion laws, urgently pass Amendment 3, protect abortion survivors

Statewide officials stepped up to the podium at the Missouri Capitol rotunda Wednesday to declare an absolute urgency for pro-lifers to head to the polls this fall and vote… Read More

March 12, 2026
St. Louis
No more rogue sheriffs? Bill ending St. Louis City elections for scandal-plagued office heads to Senate floor

A Missouri Senate bill giving circuit court judges the sole task of appointing the St. Louis City sheriff passed out of committee Monday, advancing to the Senate floor. Read More

March 11, 2026
Missouri Legislature, Taxes
Missouri’s sales tax discount ‘most generous in the nation,’ auditor says

Missouri’s state auditor says a perk for businesses is costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars in potential revenue.  A new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick… Read More

March 9, 2026
Missouri Legislature
Bill eliminating Missouri’s income tax clears committee, House floor debate next

The proposal to phase out Missouri’s individual income tax cleared one big hurdle Wednesday, passing out of committee and heading to the House floor for debate. If passed… Read More

March 4, 2026
Parenting, School Choice
Milestone Missouri parental rights bill clears committee as homeschool advocates secure additional safeguards

A landmark parental rights bill advanced in the Missouri House Tuesday after lawmakers adopted key amendments suggested by homeschool advocacy groups. House Bill 2426 would codify the… Read More

March 4, 2026