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Monday, June 17, 2013  People running short of money could have a new alternative for getting some quick cash under legislation pending before Gov. Nixon.

Friday, June 07, 2013  We sat down with State Representative Nate Walker, and he says when you represent a district down in the rural parts of Missouri, you are well noticed, meaning your job is not done.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Farmers in a dozen Missouri counties could be eligible for emergency loans through the U.S. Agriculture Department for damage from severe spring weather.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is urging Missourians to walk, run, bike, paddle and hike throughout Missouri during the rest of the year.

Friday, May 31, 2013  House and Senate leaders gaveled the annual session to an end Thursday in compliance with the adjournment date set in the Missouri Constitution.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Legislation designed to help identify the owners of lost military medals is awaiting approval from Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Missouri motorcycle riders had several favorable bills sent to Governor Jay Nixon during this year's legislative session, but a big priority could not cross the finish line.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The legislation would require a margin of less than one-half of a percent to request a recount.

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Office of Administration requested computer logs last week after a House computer was used to access a secure website containing the gun data.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have until Friday to finalize the state's roughly $25 billion operating budget.

Thursday, May 02, 2013 

Monday, April 29, 2013  A legislative proposal to change Missouri's income and sales tax rates appears to be a first-of-its kind proposition in the state.