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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is currently calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has voted to bar the payment of union dues as a condition of employment for law enforcement officers.

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.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Bystanders were able to unpin him and also help two young children who were in his truck.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The accident reportedly happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday when the man dropped his parking money.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A southeast Missouri town has settled a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a man who was ticketed for placing handbills on vehicles without a permit.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The legislation requires public employee unions to seek annual consent to automatically deduct fees from members' paychecks.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The bill needs one more House vote before moving to the Senate.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Two of his six robberies occurred in Columbia and Sedalia

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Friday, March 08, 2013  The amendment is more widely known for protecting public prayer and letting students avoid assignments that violate their religious beliefs.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Friday, January 11, 2013  Bullying appears to be at the core of the incident, which occurred just minutes after administrators had announced new lockdown safety procedures prompted by the Newtown, Conn., school slayings.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Story updated with new photos: Authorities say the shooter was another student who shot a 16-year-old student.