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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have one week to sort out differences on top legislative priorities, including changes to tax incentives and limits on liability lawsuits for businesses.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Missouri House has endorsed a bill that would allow motorcyclists to forgo wearing helmets on the road.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A year ago, Missouri lawmakers passed a bill that lowered residents cable bills, but the savings affected communications programs statewide, including the one at Hannibal High School.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Missouri Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal has introduced a bill calling for a "common-sense response to the surge in gun violence."

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Groups urge lawmakers to turn poverty numbers around.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Right now, officials aren’t sure whether the stickers were a prank or a threat. Regardless, officers and lawmakers are taking them seriously.

Monday, January 02, 2012  Missouri legislative leaders will be redefining their approach to economic development

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for September 6, we're talking about possible cuts to Missouri's circuit-breaker tax credit for seniors and disabled renters.

Monday, February 07, 2011  Missouri lawmakers targeted by hackers.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  A bill in a state Senate committee would require a doctor's visit and a prescription to buy pseudoephedrine-based pills. KHQA talked with a local doctor to find out how this possible law could impact your healthcare and your wallet.