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Saturday, June 15, 2013  A special committee in the Missouri House will spend the next several months reviewing the performance of state agencies.

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.

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, February 28, 2013  The days of changing clocks twice a year could come to an end under a proposal pending in the Missouri Legislature.

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

Friday, February 26, 2010  The state legislature will cut two percent of funding from schools in the middle of a school year to make up for a budget shortfall.

Monday, January 04, 2010  The open enrollment legislation would allow parents to transfer children to neighboring school districts, without paying tuition.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009  The Missouri Legislature is open for business.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008  Missouri has a state song, a state animal and an official state grass. Now a senator wants an official food.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008  The Missouri legislative session is under way with illegal immigration, health care, taxes and education atop the agenda.