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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 

Sunday, March 24, 2013 

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The days of changing clocks twice a year could come to an end under a proposal pending in the Missouri Legislature.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Missouri’s public schools are 41st in the country in Education Week's annual rankings.

Friday, January 04, 2013  If Illinois approves gay marriage, it would become the 10th state in the nation to do so.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Missouri Republicans can rest comfortably knowing they'll control the state Senate -- even before a single ballot is cast this fall.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Several Republicans are criticizing the ballot summaries that Missouri Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has prepared.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says a bill recently passed by the Legislature contains some "important and significant steps forward" in accountability for charter schools.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  The way school districts lay off teachers in tough financial times could change if one lawmaker gets her way.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  The ongoing slump in the national economy is pushing cities throughout the Midwest to fight harder for new jobs and faster growth.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Missouri residents waffling about whether to run for office have only a little more time to make up their minds.