MoDOT reveals spending plan, focused largely on maintenance
Despite a historic increase in revenue, Missouri has only enough money to maintain its transportation infrastructure while making modest, or desperately needed…
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How some gun laws fail, even in Missouri
Out of more than 30 bills filed this past legislative session concerning firearms, at least 23 were similar or identical to bills filed in previous sessions.
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Missouri landowners deal setback to Rock Island trail
The Rock Island railroad corridor runs through Rodney Luebbering's land near Meta in Osage County. He must cross portions of the corridor to reach various part…
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Protections for human trafficking may not pass into Missouri law
State Rep. Ed Lewis urged a Missouri Senate committee to approve his child trafficking bill quickly Monday.
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Initiative changes ready for Missouri Senate debate, but time is running out
About four years ago, Rep. J. Eggleston attended a public meeting on the host of statewide measures set to be voted on in that year's elections. Constituents w…
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Auto shops, metal dealers oppose catalytic converter bill
Auto shops and metal recycling centers are fighting legislation in Missouri that would add vetting processes for anyone who sells catalytic converters.
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Parolees incentivized to work in new proposal
Legislation heard by a Missouri Senate panel Monday would provide an incentive for parolees to work.
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Marijuana legalization bill advances despite controversial amendments
Rep. Ron Hicks, sponsor of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use in Missouri, let out a cheer as he left a hearing room Tuesday.
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State Senate passes ‘syringe-access bill’ for opioid treatment
The Senate has passed a bill that would allow organizations that are registered with the state to distribute clean needles and connect drug users with social s…
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Bill targets those who sell stolen catalytic converters
When it comes to cars, catalytic converters are a key part.
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Rock Island Trail renovations headed to Missouri House floor
Funding for the Rock Island Trail will be debated by the full House this week after winning approval from the House Budget Committee.
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169 law agencies clear backlog of sexual assault kits in Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Monday 169 law enforcement agencies have managed to clear all of their untested, reported sexual assault kits.…
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Missouri House bill could expand uses of Organ Donor Program Fund
The death of the brother of Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, saved the life of a woman in Minnesota. When he died following a heart attack, Mark Griffith'…
