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Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A "lemon law" for puppies in Illinois is now on the governor's desk.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Quincy Alderman Mike Rein asked the city's corporation counsel to draft an ordinance that would authorize conceal carry within Quincy's city limits.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The current debate on gun laws has created a rush to gun shops in the Tri-State area.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon sent out a letter to the superintendents of each of Missouri's public school districts stating his opposition to legislation that would arm teachers.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Response to Governor Quinn's pension website quick on social media sites.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Illinois govenor presented award for efforts to prevent concealed carry in the state.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Governors in Illinois and Iowa still working out details of new healthcare exchanges.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The State of Illinois protects political signs as a form of free speech.