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The bipartisan legislative committee investigating Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher over allegations of ethical misconduct will hold another hearing next week.
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Missouri Democrats have filed a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution which would give local governments more power to make gun regulations.
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The efforts to remove books from school libraries started with parents in local school districts and eventually led to state legislatures. After two years of controversy, one school librarian says her colleagues are leaving the profession because it has become too painful.
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A Republican political operative wants documents showing how Andrew Bailey came up with a $21 million estimated cost to defend a proposed abortion amendment that would allow for exceptions to Missouri's current restrictive law.
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Missouri abortion-rights initiatives face a ‘torturous’ road to the 2024 ballot. Here's what to knowTwo coalitions are hoping to put abortion on the 2024 ballot in Missouri, where virtually all abortions are illegal. The issue has proven to be a big winner in numerous states, but both groups face the same question: Is there enough time and money to get their proposed amendments off the ground?
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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley introduced his Just Compensation Act of 2023 on Wednesday. If Hawley's bill were to pass, Missouri residents would still receive 150% of land market value from state governments or companies.
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An annual report on capital punishment says more Americans now believe the death penalty is administered unfairly.
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The St. Louis County Democrat is facing an unexpected primary challenge from St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell and drawing criticism from some in St. Louis’ Jewish community.
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After 5 hours in a closed-door meeting, members say they accept Dean Plocher’s explanation of reimbursement, personnel issues and await House Ethics Committee report
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Republican Speaker Dean Plocher unveiled Rod Jetton as his top aide Thursday, and Jetton's hiring was swiftly criticized.