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Bill altering Title IX procedures draws large crowd during House hearing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a standing-room-only public hearing, dozens listened intently as witnesses tried to explain the ins and outs of a bill that would alter the process for which colleges...
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Sex offender bills discussed in committee
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — Two bills dealing with sex offenses, from opposite viewpoints, were discussed in the House Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee on Monday. The first was HB 1598 sponsored...
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Truman provides example on education debate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, has lead the charge for higher education reform, specifically asking public University presidents to present detailed information – graduation...
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House passes bill limiting traffic cameras
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo –The House passed a bill limiting red light and speed cameras, 84-64. HB 1557, sponsored by Rep. Dave Hinson, R-St. Clair, specifies that points cannot be assessed on a traffic...
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Republicans begin impeachment hearings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Waxing poetic about executive overreach, Republican lawmakers held a hearing today in the House Judiciary Committee introducing articles of impeachment against Democratic Gov. Jay...
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Koster surrogacy in high demand
Saint Louis, Mo. — With an uncontested race at the top of the ticket, eyes in Missouri are focusing on local races for state senate and representative positions. As Democrats gear up for November, one...
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Missourians may vote on marijuana legalization in 2016
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Show-Me Cannabis has filed an initiative petition to amend the Missouri Constitution to legalize, tax and regulate cannabis. The petition was filed with the Missouri Secretary of...
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Budget cuts, filibuster, and more
Catalyst Group’s Danny Pfeifer, the Missouri Farm Bureau’s Ashley McDonald, Rep. Mike Colona and Rep. Caleb Jones sit down with Missouri Times‘ publisher Scott Faughn for the first episode of the...
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Merideth says compromise is key to progress in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – In just a few months, Representative Mike Colona will vacate his chair in the Missouri House, unable to run due to term limits. Barring an incredible upset from Teressa Ezell, the...
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Colona appointed to associate judge in St. Louis
A former Democratic state lawmaker has been picked to fill a judicial vacancy in St. Louis. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Mike Colona as an associate circuit judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit on Friday....
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