veto override

People who are harmed or injured because of state government actions are now eligible for damage awards of as much as $2 million.

Missouri lawmakers have overridden a veto to enact a law removing several thousand low-income families from a welfare program.

Missouri lawmakers will consider whether to override dozens of vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon.

Missouri dairy farmers are urging lawmakers to override Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of legislation authorizing financial incentives for their industry.

Missouri House members have voted to override a veto of legislation permitting lenders to charge higher fees on certain short-term loans.

Some Republicans in the Missouri House say a veto override appears likely for a high-profile gun bill, but the odds remain uncertain for a tax-cutting measure after a meeting of GOP lawmakers.

Illinois lawmakers have overridden Governor Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology. The House voted yesterday to again approve the bill. Quinn vetoed the measure on May 6th, saying it weakened oversight and forced automatic rate hikes.