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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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Missouri senators are debating legislation that seeks to reinstate a cap on some damages in medical malpractice lawsuits after the state Supreme Court struck down the previous limit.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has preliminarily approved sweeping measures that would expand gun rights in the state and allow certain school officials to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Gun Dealers at this year’s Travelling RK Gun Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds had more than gun sales on their minds this weekend.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  So far, South Dakota is the only state to respond with a new law allowing school personnel to carry guns into elementary and high schools

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  When the increased sales tax is in effect, the gas tax rate would be frozen and existing roads could not become toll roads.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A House committee endorsed similar legislation last week, but that measure seeks to criminalize enforcement of all federal gun laws.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Missouri transportation has been funded by a tax on motor fuel, but fuel consumption is going down.

Saturday, February 09, 2013