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Voters will choose whether to legalize adult-use cannabis, expunge nonviolent marijuana offenses or not
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) certified Legal Missouri 2022’s ballot initiative 2022-059 that will legalize recreational use of cannabis if approved by voters
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Rep. Schroer reacts to 2.5% gas tax increase amid rising fuel prices, inflation
When lawmakers approved an increase in the gas tax last year, fuel cost about $2.75 a gallon but now, at the time the spike is being implemented, the price per gallon of gas has risen to $4.37
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Missouri Chamber recognizes pro-business lawmakers
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s efforts to grow the state’s tech economy included the formation of a new bipartisan caucus in the Missouri General Assembly.
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Pharmacist association reacts to bill that bans members from refusing to fill Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine RX
The Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) worked with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy on HB 2149
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Sen. Brattin discusses law that protects physicians treating COVID patients with Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine
State licensing boards would be prohibited from disciplining doctors who prescribe the drugs
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Missouri Chamber: 'Letter to lawmakers objecting to anti-vaccine legislation was well-received'
A letter opposing anti-vaccine proposals that was sent to the General Assembly was well-received
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce expects state budget to spur economic growth statewide
The $47 billion state budget approved by the legislature last week includes several items that the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects will spur economic growth in Missouri.
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Lawmakers approve solar-friendly legislation, implement sales and use tax exemption on solar equipment
Homeowner association members will now be able to install solar panels on their rooftops more easily thanks to the passage of SB 745 by the Missouri legislature last week.
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Gov. Parson expected to sign voter ID bill; Also bans ballot drop boxes
An election integrity bill approved by the Missouri legislature last week that requires a photo ID for voting will increase the likelihood that Republican candidates will get elected over Democrats, according to a St. Louis University professor of political science.
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Lawmakers approve $47 billion budget, decline $500,000 for AG Schmitt; 'A lot of things' can still happen this session, lawmaker says
A proposal to add $500,000 to Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s budget was not approved by the Senate, so no new hires in the Solicitor General unit of his office.
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Senate to review new Congressional map approved by the Missouri House
The Missouri General Assembly has until Friday, May 13 to approve the proposed Congressional map
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House, Senate members to conference $500,000 funding cut to AG Schmitt's budget
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Vice Chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield)’s proposal to cut $500,000 from Schmitt’s budget last week, which the Missouri House of Representatives had approved
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Missouri Senate approves $20 million to address childcare crisis
The Missouri Senate has reserved funding for innovative childcare models designed to give parents the support they need to get back to work.
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Missouri Chamber: 'HB 1692 is just another anti-business bill on vaccinations'
House Bill (HB) 1692 was approved by the House and is now advancing to Senate chambers where the Missouri Chamber of Commerce is actively working with Senators to halt the bill.
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Budget Committee advances $500 tax credit proposal to Missouri House floor
After an amendment that would have made a proposed $500 tax rebate refundable was rejected, House Bill 3021 advanced out of committee this week
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House ponders eliminating 'pink tax' on feminine hygiene, diaper products
Missouri House considers legislation that would lower the sales tax on menstrual products but taxation experts say the measure defeats the purpose and that there are better ways to assist low-income women who cannot afford them.
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Senate committee approves amendment to ban Medicaid expansion despite voter approval in 2020
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment last week that will remand to Missourians a 2020 approval of a ballot initiative that permanently expanded Medicaid
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Senate declines to approve bill that prohibits employer vaccine mandates
An amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 758 that would have banned workplace vaccine requirements was not approved last week by the Missouri Senate
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Missouri House budgets $20 million for innovative childcare to help get parents back to work
In the budget approved by the Missouri House of Representatives, some funding is earmarked for innovative childcare models designed to give parents the support they need to get back to work.
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Missouri Supreme Court reviews medical malpractice affidavit requirements again
The Supreme Court heard arguments last month in a case that asks it to permit plaintiffs’ attorneys to file medical malpractice affidavits out of time pursuant to Rule 44.01