Missouri Legislature

Why Missouri's Lobbying System Isn't As Open As You'd Think

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:29:48 +0000

Nice restaurants in Jefferson City should be sad to see the Missouri Legislative session end. They’ve received tens of thousands of dollars worth of business from lobbyists courting Missouri’s legislators over dinners and drinks.

Who were the legislators taken out for expensive meals? Well, in many cases, we don’t really know.

Missouri Legislative Session Wraps Up Today

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:14:34 +0000

The last day of this year's Missouri legislative session has arrived. Lawmakers will be pushing to get several more pieces of legislation across the finish line.

The House passed a package of tax credits on Thursday that's still awaiting action in the Senate. The two chambers still differ on where to cap the state's most widely used incentives - for historic preservation and low-income Housing. Ron Richard, the Senate's Republican Floor Leader, says he hopes to get some sort of economic development bill passed.

New Session, Old Issues In Missouri

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

With the new year comes a new session for Missouri lawmakers in Jefferson City.

Legislative Session Begins In Missouri

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:24 +0000

Missouri’s 2013 legislative session is underway. Legislative leaders kicked things off by laying out more details on what they want to pass this year.

Missourians React To Obama Immigration Policy Announcement

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:21:06 +0000

President Obama surprised the country on Friday by unveiling a new immigration policy.

Kansas City, Mo Schools: State Takeover Or Start Over?

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:02:52 +0000

After years of short-term superintendents, attempted re-inventions and restarts, failing state test scores, and the loss of accreditation, opinions are flying every which way on what to do with the KCMO School District.

Birth Control Restriction Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:15:12 +0000

A State Senate committee has passed legislation that would allow employers in Missouri to refuse insurance coverage for birth control, abortions and sterilizations – that is, if providing coverage for those services would violate the employer’s religious beliefs.

Snips, Cuts And Slashes In Missouri

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:29:06 +0000

Higher education is on the chopping block once again in Jefferson City.

Preview: Missouri Legislative Session

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:26:59 +0000

Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of this year’s legislative session. 2011 was marked by House and Senate Republicans fighting with each other over tax credits and redistricting, while still managing to take pot shots at Democratic Governor Jay Nixon’s handling of the state budget.