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Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri Senate's budget-writing panel has cut funding from a proposed state budget to stop new driver's licenses procedures.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has approved legislation barring the state Revenue Department from scanning personal documents shown by people applying for driver's licenses.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Attorney General Chris Koster says he won't appeal a federal court ruling striking down a Missouri law that exempted moral objectors from an insurance requirement to cover birth control.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Attorney General Chris Koster wants some clarification from a federal judge who struck down a Missouri law exempting moral objectors from mandatory birth control insurance coverage.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The state's bishops are asking Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster to appeal with "all due haste."

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones wants the attorney general to appeal a judge's ruling striking down the state's contraception insurance exemption for people with moral objections.

Monday, March 18, 2013  U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cited a provision in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal laws take precedence over contradictory state laws.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri Senate committee is considering a resolution to kick off plans for the state's 200th birthday in 2021.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Pilgrims and locals celebrated Christmas Day in the ancient Bethlehem church built over the site where tradition holds Jesus was born.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  People around the world are celebrating December 12, 2012 in all different ways.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Find out how to donate by clicking on this story.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The bill expands religious exceptions for insurance coverage of birth control

Friday, July 27, 2012  An English-born Missouri woman whose uncertain immigration status could mean a permanent return to her birthplace will seek help from politicians and immigration officials in Washington.