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Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The first regular session convened at noon Wednesday

Thursday, February 16, 2012  The Missouri Senate has voted to push back the state's candidacy filing period because of uncertainties over the boundaries for legislative districts.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A Missouri House member wants the state to change who is listed in its sex offender registry and what information is available about them.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  The Missouri House has endorsed legislation that would change the state's workplace discrimination laws.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Missouri lawmakers could soon have more flexibility in deciding how many years they serve in each of the Legislature's chambers.

Monday, January 30, 2012  A bill in the general assembly would shorten the legislative session by about a month, with the session ending in late March instead of mid-May.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Update: Link to find where you can sign the petition added. Members of a group called Show-Me Cannabis Regulation are circulating a petition to legalize and tax marijuana through a state constitutional amendment.

Monday, January 23, 2012 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The Missouri Senate is planning to debate on Tuesday about tax breaks to spur international trade at the St. Louis Airport.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Senate delayed debate on the business incentives bill until next week.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  The Special Session of the General Assembly began on Tuesday with the form introduction of bills and resolutions.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Gov. Jay Nixon called a special session of Missouri's General Assembly on Monday.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Did Governor Nixon have the power to cut the budget to pay for disasters? The State Auditor doesn't think so.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon appears ready to add disaster relief to the call for a special legislative session.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will call a special legislative session this year to overhaul Missouri's business incentives.