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A petition to raise the minimum wage in Missouri has reached the secretary of state.

A Missouri House committee is backing legislation that would let young drivers take the wheel under the supervision of an older friend or relative.

The report the Audit Bureau of Circulations released earlier this week shows increase in papers’ revenues throughout the country.

Columbia area residents and officials have started developing recommendations for cleaning up a local waterway.

Supporters of raising Missouri's minimum wage and limiting payday loans have submitted petitions to get the measures on the November ballot.

House and Senate budget negotiators remain at an impasse on what’s become the main barrier to reaching an agreement: finding a way to fund veterans’ homes.

The House this week passed legislation that would fund veterans homes with gaming revenues currently designated for early childhood programs, and replace it with money from a tobacco settlement.  The Senate has so far refused to take up the measure.  House Budget Chair Ryan Silvey accuses Senate President Pro-tem Rob Mayer of playing games:

Many Missouri hospitals are reporting shortages of necessary pharmaceutical drugs. The Missouri Hospital Association says such shortages are keeping hospitals from effectively delivering care in a safe and timely way to its patients.

Supporters of a ballot initiative to raise Missouri’s cigarette tax turned in signatures today.

Warming temperatures may have you wanting to spend more time outdoors. But warm weather can mean more unhealthy air.