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Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Missouri residents are done voting. But the lawmakers they have elected still have some votes to cast.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe is already working the Governor and Missouri Legislators to improve state funding for higher education.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Missouri lawmakers have proposed shortening their annual legislative session and changing how voters elect governors and lieutenant governors.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  New restrictions in Missouri on synthetic substances that can mimic the effects of illegal drugs are now in place.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  In January state lawmakers passed a rule that no one can smoke in the gallery, which is in the back of the chamber. But they can still smoke behind closed doors in their offices.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon and Attorney General Chris Koster called on lawmakers to pass new laws dealing with domestic violence.  The calls came during a ceremony on the Capitol steps to honor the victims of crime in Missouri.

Monday, April 11, 2011  The new pedestrian/bicycle attachment that crosses the Missouri River in Jefferson City is open, so government officials are putting it to good use.

Sunday, December 20, 2009  Upcoming session will be last for many lawmakers.

Monday, April 13, 2009  Wondering what your state lawmaker is doing right now? Head to Twitter.