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Mo. Senate committee hears Don't Ask, Don't Tell resolutions

Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-09) The competing resolutions center around the U.S. military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy that bars gays and lesbians from openly serving in the armed forces.

Showdown over pensions looming as St. Louis tries to balance budget. St. Louis, MO (2010-02-09) Amid ongoing budget concerns St. Louis City officials continue to complain about costly pension payments they say are the largest threat to the city's fiscal solvency.

Lawsuit filed against tax breaks for flood plain development St. Louis (2010-02-09) Suit says definition of blight in state law is too broad

Texting-while-driving bill before Mo. House committee Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-09) The bill would expand Missouri's ban on texting while driving to all motorists. It currently applies only to drivers age 21 and younger.

Snow slows morning commute St. Louis (2010-02-09) Winter hit hard in parts of Missouri on Tuesday with snow, strong winds and dropping temperatures.

Mo. Senate to debate ethics legislation this week

Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-08) The Senate version of the bill would provide a full-time investigator for the Mo. Ethics Commission and bar campaign contributions while the General Assembly is in session. It would not, though, reinstate campaign contribution limits.

Teen gets life term for murder of man, 89 St. Louis (2010-02-09) James Thomas, 19, was sentenced to four concurrent life terms Monday after pleading guilty.

Experts say earthquake preparation is key

St. Louis, MO (2010-02-08) The St. Louis area is better prepared today to react to a major earthquake than it was 30 years ago. That's according to engineers, scientists and government officials in the region.

Heavy snow expected in St. Louis St. Louis (2010-02-08) The National Weather Service says about an inch of snow will fall during the day, but the heaviest precipitation is expected overnight.

Democratic nominee for Illinois Lt. Gov. drops out amid abuse allegations Chicago (2010-02-08) The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor has dropped out of the race less than a week after winning the primary. Since then, it has become widely know that Scott Lee Cohen had been accused of abusing his ex-wife and holding a knife to the throat of an ex-girlfriend.

Kirkwood residents to meet again with hope of easing racial tensions St. Louis (2010-02-08) Kirkwood residents will meet again Wednesday to discuss the racial tensions that remain two years after a fatal shooting at City Hall.

Missouri Republicans get support from teachers for plan to rein in tax credits Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-08) Two of the state's leading teachers' associations are supporting an effort by Republican Sen. Jason Crowell, of Cape Girardeau, to give lawmakers greater control over tax credits. Crowell also has the backing of several other senators.

Ill. medical malpractice ruling to impact Mo. case?

Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-05) Missouri's Supreme Court is considering whether to declare non-economic damages unconstitutional. Illinois' High Court did so Thursday.

More cars on I-64/40 than before the shutdown

St. Louis, MO (2010-02-05) Missouri Department of Transportation statistics show that traffic volumes are up on I-64 on the Kingshighway to I-270 section over what they were in 2007.

Bridge to remain over Katy Trail Boonville, MO. (2010-02-04) A deal has been struck to save an old Missouri River bridge for use on the Katy Trail.

Bill requiring drug tests passes initial vote in Mo. House Jefferson City, Mo (2010-02-05) Public officials and some welfare recipients subject to the tests

Court strikes down law banning leafleting St. Louis, MO (2010-02-04) St. Louis City's anti-leafleting ordinance was struck down by a federal court on Thursday.

Mo. Senate considers bill limiting tax credits

Jefferson City, Mo. (2010-02-04) The bill would give the General Assembly control over almost every state tax credit issued in Missouri.

Ill. high court rules medical malpractice caps unconstitutional Springfield, IL (2010-02-04) Opinion says the caps violate separation of powers

Hynes concedes Democratic primary Chicago (2010-02-04) Race for the Republican nomination still up in the air