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Friday, June 14, 2013  The House Interim Committee on Government Responsiveness and Efficiency was created by Speaker Tim Jones.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ticket to Work program covers more than 1,300 Missouri residents but is due to expire this August.

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The bill now goes to the House.

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.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would allow nursing mothers to be excused from jury duty.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Some lawmakers want to strip the Revenue Department of the duty because of concerns that agency databases on concealed gun permit holders could be used to infringe on their privacy rights.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The state Revenue Department seems to have offended some in the Legislature with of its new practice of scanning the personal documents of people seeking driver's licenses.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Rep. Delus Johnson says there's no real reason to continue observing daylight saving time.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The Senate sent a bill to the House Monday with a 32-2 vote that would give school districts the option to teach a National Rifle Association-sponsored gun safety program.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Teacher evaluations, accountability and tenure could be on the docket when Republicans take control of the Missouri Legislature.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, May 21, 2012