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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 30, 2013  A proposed troop realignment could reduce the number of soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood by nearly 4,000.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Missouri Senate has approved almost $220 million in additional spending for the current fiscal year, which runs through June.

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.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Children leaving the foster care system after their 18th birthday would be able to return to state custody.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Senators demanded answers on Tuesday from senior military leaders on why an Air Force commander dismissed charges against a lieutenant colonel after he was convicted of sexual assault.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Missouri's two U.S. senators are taking opposite positions on whether to raise taxes on the wealthy as part of a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff facing the economy.

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.

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.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Wednesday, Capitol Police were tight lipped about the investigation into why stickers that looked like targets were put on six lawmakers doors.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a welcomes back celebration, the Taste of Jefferson City, for legislatures.