Missouri Statehouse
Missouri Statehouse
Mo. Senate committee hears Don't Ask, Don't Tell resolutions 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.
Texting-while-driving bill before Mo. House committee The bill would expand Missouri's ban on texting while driving to all motorists. It currently applies only to drivers age 21 and younger.
Mo. Senate to debate ethics legislation this week 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.
Ill. medical malpractice ruling to impact Mo. case? Missouri's Supreme Court is considering whether to declare non-economic damages unconstitutional. Illinois' High Court did so Thursday.
Mo. Senate considers bill limiting tax credits The bill would give the General Assembly control over almost every state tax credit issued in Missouri.
Executive director of MHDC resigns Pete Ramsel will leave March 1st; gave no explanation for his departure
Lawmakers give early approval to insurance coverage for autism, drug testing of officials Revised Senate measure narrows coverage cap with House
Mo. lawmakers sound off on Don't Ask, Don't Tell A Republican State Senator is sponsoring a non-binding resolution supporting the current policy on gays in the military, while a Democrat sponsors a competing resolution calling for gays to be allowed to serve openly.
Chinese ambassador to U.S. visits Mo. Capitol Zhou Wenzhong is meeting with state officials as they push for China to establish a Midwest trade hub at St. Louis' Lambert Airport.
Mo. Senate rejects farm land reassessments The resolution would cancel the recommendation of the State Tax Commission to raise the productive value of Missouri's best agricultural lands and lower the value of pastures and other low-use plots.
Mo. Senate committee hears tax overhaul proposal The resolution would scrap the state's income tax in favor of an expanded sales tax. If passed by lawmakers, it would go before Missouri voters in November.
Strong support for expanded texting-while-driving bill Lobbyists representing several groups testified in favor of a bill that would expand Missouri's ban on texting-while-driving to everyone. Currently it only applies to drivers age 21 and younger.
Mo. Gaming Commission moves to revoke President Casino license The license revocation would take place July first, barring a successful appeal from the casino's owner, Pinnacle Entertainment in Las Vegas.
Bray: Missouri's campaign finance system is discriminatory State Senator Joan Bray (D, St. Louis) says the current system discriminates against women and people of color.
Mo. lawmakers examine ethics bills Several ethics reform bills received hearings Tuesday before Mo. House and Senate committees. The House committee plans to combine them into one all-encompassing bill.
Mo. Senate committee begins budget examination Budget Director Linda Luebbering tells the Senate Approprations Committee that Missouri can expect $300 million from Washington to help with state expenses.
Nixon's K-12 budget not fully funded The proposed budget for Missouri's K-12 schools next year falls $87 million short of being considered fully funded. A GOP State Senator says the state may face another lawsuit as a result.
Nixon optimistic about Missouri economy, but says more cuts will be needed Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said the state will balance its budget without raising taxes. Nixon outlined a plan yesterday to eliminate more than $250 million in spending in the next fiscal year.
Nixon to deliver State of the State Address tonight Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to announce more budget cuts, economic incentives to lure more jobs to Missouri, ethics reform, tougher drunk driving laws and cleaning up the Lake of the Ozarks during tonight's address.
Ethics bills get hearings in Mo. House committee Two bills were heard by a new committee on ethics: One would do away with free meals and other perks enjoyed by lawmakers, and the other would restore campaign contribution limits.