legislation

I have said before and I'll say it again. I was born and raised in Missouri and am generally proud of my home state. However, even I sometimes shake my head and wonder what my fellow Missourians are thinking. This is a perfect example. Missouri really wants to bring back dueling and I have so many questions.

It's going to be a busy start to 2024 in Illinois as authorities begin to put into practice new laws that were passed this year. The new measures involve teen voting, book bans and distracted driving among many other issues.

I want to be clear that I completely disagree with what I perceive as an attempt to shame Missouri on the internet today. The article paints a picture about Missouri and a few other states where they say "anyone can get a gun today".

There is new legislation that is being discussed and is now law in some places that regulates smoking unlike anything you've likely ever seen. Is there any chance that Missouri would consider such a measure? Let's explore the possibilities.

This is one of the most controversial laws I've seen passed in decades. Some are referring to it as "The Purge" law that Illinois will put into effect on January 1, 2023. But, is it really what was represented in the movie "The Purge"? The truth is somewhere in between.

Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation patching a budget hole and renewing a Medicaid program for disabled workers. The budget fix took effect immediately upon Nixon' signature of the bill Monday. It will allow about $55 million to flow to early childhood programs and some health care initiatives that lacked a funding source under the budget that took effect July 1.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation putting an end to a controversial policy in which driver's license offices were making electronic copies of applicants' personal documents. Nixon announced yesterday that he had signed the legislation, and the policy change took effect immediately.

Legislation allowing state education officials to intervene more quickly in failing schools has cleared the Missouri Senate with no opposition.

Leaders of more than 1,700 churches, congregations and faith groups are urging Illinois lawmakers to reject same-sex marriage. They've signed a letter calling it "dangerous" to religious freedom. The letter is being sent to every legislator as the state Senate prepares to consider a gay marriage bill...

An incoming state House member wants to try to stop "Black Friday" shopping from ruining the Thanksgiving dinners of workers.