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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The 12th annual Disabilities Rights Legislation Day is on Tuesday, April 9 in the State Capitol in Jefferson City.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Nominations are now being accepted for the Missouri Silver Haired Legislature

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Missouri Rep. Mike Leara said that he introduced legislation as a matter of principle in defense of gun rights.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is trying to stop "black Friday" shopping from ruining the Thanksgiving dinners of workers.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Monday, July 02, 2012 

Friday, February 24, 2012  Actor James Woods to testify on Rhode Island bill to allow doctors to apologize without facing liability

Thursday, February 23, 2012  One Heartland woman hopes she can be the voice of reason, and help to legalize marijuana for the right reasons.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  A proposed constitutional amendment in Iowa is making it harder for government officials to limit who can get a gun and where they can carry firearms.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Senate to convene Monday at 4 p.m.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Just this past Monday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed House Bill 89 into law to establish and allow a Lake Authority to be developed at East Locust Creek Reservoir in Sullivan County.

Sunday, June 19, 2011  The bill would allow many of Missouri's paper-on-board signs to be converted to digital billboards or improved with better lighting and technology.