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Mo. House endorses transportation sales tax

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:24:49 +0000

Missouri House members have endorsed a 1-cent sales tax that would be dedicated to paying for state and local transportation projects.

Mo. bill seeks to put photo on welfare cards

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:36:24 +0000

The Missouri House has passed a bill that would require the state to seek a federal waiver to put photo IDs on electronic benefits cards.

Mo. House tries to outlaw federal gun laws

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:29:59 +0000

The Missouri House has passed legislation attempting to make criminals out of U.S. authorities who enforce federal firearm laws in Missouri.

Mo. House panel endorses ending renter tax credit

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:44:50 +0000

The Missouri House Budget Committee has advanced legislation to abolish a tax credit of up to $750 a year for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental housing.

Mo. House approves bill granting it control over Capitol area

Associated Press — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:31:29 +0000

The Missouri House has voted to give lawmakers authority over space in the Capitol that includes the Hall of Famous Missourians after controversy over the induction of radio host Rush Limbaugh.

Newscast for May 10, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:27:02 +0000

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Mo. senators continue budget negotiations

Scott Kanowsky — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:58:59 +0000

The Missouri Senate took the next step Tuesday toward beginning final negotiations with the House on next year’s state budget. Senate members struggled with whether to bind themselves to various positions they support.

Mo. House OKs proposed amendment to state gun laws

Associated Press — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:02:18 +0000

State House members have approved a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution guaranteeing the right to own and manufacture ammunition.

Mo. House members want to move funds away from state lottery

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:59:45 +0000

Missouri House members are seeking to boost funding for veterans' homes by diverting more of Missouri's lottery proceeds to the state budget — leaving less for prizes.

House members debate day care bill

Danielle Carter — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:06:02 +0000

Legislation cracking down on unlicensed day care providers evoked emotional testimony in a House committee hearing.