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4:55 pm
Wed March 7, 2012

Mo. bill bars race from consideration in adoptions

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The sponsor of the bill, Sen. John Lamping (R-St. Louis County), says barring race from consideration could help increase the number of adoptions in Missouri.

The Missouri Senate has endorsed legislation prohibiting race from being a factor in adoptions of children in the state foster care system.

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3:06 pm
Wed March 7, 2012

Schweich looking at US Senate bid

Credit State of Missouri
State Auditor Tom Schweich filed paperwork on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, to explore a political campaign for U.S. Senate.

Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich has set up a political committee to test the waters for a U.S. Senate campaign.

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2:46 pm
Wed March 7, 2012

Mo. Senate endorses Iran contracting legislation

Credit Ryan Famuliner / KBIA
Missouri senators endorsed legislation restricting public contracts for investors in Iran on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Missouri senators have endorsed legislation restricting public contracts for investors in Iran.

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Politics
2:33 pm
Thu February 23, 2012

Mo. House bill would change vacancy appointees

Missouri voters could decide whether to change the way in which replacements are selected for vacancies in statewide offices.

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2:29 pm
Thu February 23, 2012

Mo. House passes English driver's license requirement

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Those who want to get a Missouri driver's license would have to understand English under legislation passed by the state House on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Anyone hoping to get a Missouri driver's license would have to understand English under legislation passed by the state House.

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