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Sunday, March 24, 2013 

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.

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

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.

Friday, February 03, 2012  A Missouri judge could rule in mid-February on a lawsuit challenging new boundaries for state House districts.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  A court hearing over the state's congressional districting plan began on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The Missouri Supreme Court has struck down new state Senate districts and ordered a further legal review of new U.S. House districts.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said a proposal to convert Interstate 70 into a toll road would be a "substantial change" and that doing it would require "broad consensus" among the public and within the state Legislature.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  New legislative districts could change politics in Mid-Missouri drastically.

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  The Appellate Apportionment Commission released Wednesday new boundaries for Missouri House and Senate districts based on the 2012 census.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Citizens are invited Thursday to make suggestions on how to draw new borders for the state's legislative districts.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Job gains boost state tax revenue for 2nd straight year, helping lawmakers narrow budget gaps

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Update: The Missouri Senate also voted to override Governor Nixon's veto of a congressional redistricting plan.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon vetoed a bill that would redraw congressional districts in Missouri.