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 ...

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 ...

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

In the House, state Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit won an overwhelming victory over a challenger from within the Republican conference, state Rep. Justin Sparks, helped to the 152-10 victory ...

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

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.