A bill passed at the end of the legislative session could put a crimp in a northern Missouri judicial circuit’s rule that allows judges to secretly remove items from court files.

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In a friendly debate over the constitutionality of an upcoming bill, Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, left, and Rep. Tim Jones, R-Eureka, both lawyers, don't let their disagreement get acrimonious as the last day of the legislative session runs its course Friday in Jefferson City. Photo by Karen Elshout

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Although Republicans have a historic majority in the Missouri House, GOP leaders on Thursday picked three Democrats to head committees.

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bryan Stevenson says the only way to combat the country’s drug problem is to make the substances legal. “The answer ultimately is we have to legalize, regulate and tax the sale of marijuana, meth and crack ...

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Missouri’s campaign finance system, which imposes no limits on the size of contributions, isn’t likely to face much of a threat from pro-limit supporters during this year’s new legislative session. After a faulty attempt in 2006, Republican opponents succeeded last ...

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