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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Missouri House committee has advanced a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at protecting gun rights.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A measure that would impose stricter evaluations for teachers advanced from a Missouri House committee that defeated the measure last week.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Missouri social service officials have told a House panel the state could save $28 million annually by moving people from welfare programs onto federal disability payments.

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.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that an attorney discipline hearing cannot be closed to the public without good reason.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Paying union fees could no longer be a condition of employment in Missouri under a bill endorsed by a House committee.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The committee heard testimony Monday from some former poll workers who say the machines now used in Missouri malfunction and miscount votes.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Missouri is the only state without legislation for a drug database.

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

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Senate General Laws Committee voted 7-0 Monday in favor of a proposal by Republican Sen. Kurt Schaefer, of Columbia.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Democrat on the committee said he was concerned the bill would open "Pandora's box"

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The proposal would require voter approval to enact.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A Missouri senator wants the state auditor to analyze the cost of the death penalty.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  He did so at a panel called "America After Newtown: School Safety and the Second Amendment."

Monday, January 07, 2013  Efforts to gain national recognition for a historic river crossing in central Missouri have taken a step forward.