The Senate on Wednesday initially approved a bill to raise the speed limit to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates.

The Missouri Senate approved a bill this week that would raise the state’s speed limit in rural areas from 70 to 75 miles per hour.

JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers appeared enthusiastic this week about a bill to raise the state’s top speed limit to 75 mph, but a state traffic engineer warned the change could lead to more roadway deaths ...

Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal that would raise the speed limit on certain highways across the state.