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Saturday, June 01, 2013  Nixon publicly called for the exemptions to be reinstated at a news conference last year with law enforcement officials. The measure passed the House and Senate this year without any opposition.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Attorney General's Office released a list of the top five questions/complaints received in 2012 about Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The bill needs one more affirmative vote before moving to the House.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The exemptions, which expired at the end of 2012, prevent the release of security plans and procedures that protect facilities such as schools, courthouses, and hospitals.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Missouri National Guard members have been disciplined for looting in Joplin after the massive tornado, but a newspaper says the guard refuses to release details.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Averee Hooper, 9, calls her Missouri 4-H project “Pocketful of Sunshine” because she wants to spread sunshine and happiness to sick children.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Missouri auditors have found dozens of open meeting and record problems in local and state government agencies.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  A fired gubernatorial aide who raised concerns about deleted e-mails is now urging Missouri lawmakers to strengthen the Sunshine Law.