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Missouri Senate endorses term limit amendment
The Missouri Senate has endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment limiting how long the state’s top executives can serve in office.…
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Legislators consider tort reform in session’s second half
Tort reform will be under consideration as the Missouri Legislature kicks off the second half of its current session. Missouri State Senator Bill…
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Kansas bill takes aim at social worker shortage
Kansas lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at addressing a shortage of social workers in the state. Low pay, challenging work…
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MO Lawmaker Proposes Reducing Size of House
A Missouri state lawmaker that’s proposing a constitutional amendment that would reduce the size of the Missouri House from 163…
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Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bill To End Low-Income Pregnancy Program
Oklahoma lawmakers will not even consider legislation that would have ended a state pregnancy program for low-income women, including those…
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‘Trigger’ Abortion Bill Clears Oklahoma Senate Panel
Oklahoma would automatically ban abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide under…
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Missouri bill on minimum prison sentences heads to Senate
(AP) Missouri judges could ignore mandatory minimum sentencing laws for some nonviolent offenders under a bill passed by the state…
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Two Bills Filed To Increase Gas Tax, Fees For MO Roads
Though the effort failed with voters last year—State Lawmakers are trying pay for roads and bridges with extra taxes or…
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Galena native Jake LaTurner announces U.S. Senate bid
Current Kansas State Treasurer and Galena native Jake LaTurner has announced that he will be running for the U.S. Senate in…
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Josh Hawley is Assigned to Several Senate Committees
Republican Josh Hawley will serve on the Armed Services and Homeland Security, the Judiciary, and Governmental Affairs committees when he…
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