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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Supporters of two proposed amendments to the Missouri Constitution can begin collecting signatures to get the measures on a statewide ballot.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  The rule allows the Secretary of State's office to compare voter registration records against federal immigration lists.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Secretary of State Matt Schultz has made voter ID one of his key issues.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Heartland will be represented on a special commission appointed by Secretary of State Jason Kander.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A grant awarded to the Macon Public Library will help advance Missouri reading programs.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Doctors treating Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot in her head said blood thinners are being used to dissolve the clot and they are confident she will make a full recovery.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is under observation at a New York hospital after being treated for a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Story updated with video: Clinton says Benghazi consulate security was her responsibility, takes Obama off the hook

Monday, October 15, 2012  Jason Kander speaks about the Secretary of State's role in promoting business in Missouri.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  A district court judge has blocked the Secretary of State's plan to create new rules that would challenge voters appearing in databases as non-citizens.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  Four petitions have been submitted to the Missouri Secretary of State's Office.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  The Local Records Preservation Project

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called North Korea suspension of nuclear activities a "modest first step" but also "a reminder that the world is transforming around us."

Friday, January 27, 2012  Iowa Secretary of State Matt Shultz is once again making headlines, this time proposing a new Voter Identification Bill.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.