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Mo. House leader: Spend, don’t save federal money
State House Speaker Ron Richard said Monday that Missouri should spend — not save — a more than $200 million influx from the federal government under an extension of part of the economic stimulus act.
Prosecutor won’t charge Nieves
No criminal charges will be filed against a Missouri lawmaker accused of threatening the campaign manager of a political rival.
Mo. bans artificial marijuana, changes DWI laws
Missouri this weekend will ban artificial marijuana, overhaul drunken-driving penalties and start to require abortion clinics to offer women ultrasound images and heartbeats of their fetuses.
No nudes is good news, says Koster
An attempt to place a temporary restraining order on legislation restricting adult businesses has faltered, according to Attorney General Chris Koster’s office.
Mo. judge to consider adult business lawsuit
Several adult businesses were heading to court in their challenge to a new Missouri law banning full nudity and alcohol at strip clubs and adult stores.
Protect order hearing delayed for Mo. lawmaker
A hearing to determine whether to issue a protection order against an eastern Missouri Senate candidate has been postponed.
House speaker slams Nixon over discrimination order
The House's top Republican ripped Gov. Jay Nixon for issuing an executive order on sexual orientation in a non-discrimination policy.
Mo. scholarships cut below law’s minimum amounts
The Associated Press wrote today that an influx of students and a decrease in state aid have combined to place Missouri in "the awkward position of potentially violating its own law when distributing college scholarships during the upcoming school year."
Lawyer-lawmaker OK after wreck
Missouri State Rep. Rachel Bringer is uninjured after a car accident yesterday. The driver in the second car was hospitalized, according to the AP.
Special session cost more than $120K
A special session of the Legislature to approve automaker tax breaks and state pension changes cost Missouri taxpayers more than $120,000.
Legislature sends pension alterations to Nixon
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation requiring new state employees to pay part of their salaries toward their retirement benefits.
Nixon signs ethics bill
Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation on Wednesday altering state statutes related to ethics.
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