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Freshman lawmaker files bill that will slow the growth of regulation impacting business owners
President Trump's executive order mandating 'One In, One Out' on federal agencies inspired this freshman lawmaker -
GOP Rep. Dogan wants police reforms and legal recreational cannabis
Republican Missouri Rep. Shamed Dogan has a plan to legalize recreational cannabis statewide. -
Proposed Missouri bill offers protection to motorists inadvertently caught in riot situation
A Missouri State Senator has proposed a bill offering protections to motorists who inadvertently strike rioters while fleeing for safety. -
House debates violent crime bill after Senate passage; Vote set Wednesday delayed
JEFFERSON CITY - House members have decided to break down a bill aimed at reducing violent crime in Missouri, delaying passage of the measures until at least later this month. -
Missouri lawmaker faces backlash over shooting remark
ST. LOUIS - State Rep. Tony Lovasco’s remark that looters “deserve to be shot, but not by the government,” drew a firestorm of criticism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis with critics calling it “incendiary.” -
Missouri bill reforming punitive damages standards awaits governor's signature
The Missouri Legislature passed a bill that raises standards for punitive damages in civil actions and it awaits Gov. Mike Parson's signature. -
Broadband access program extension passed by legislators
A grant program aimed at filling the gaps in internet broadband access in Missouri will be extended following the passage of a bill at the end of the session. -
Bills to legalize sports betting making way through legislature, disputes over details
Several bills to legalize sports better in Missouri are making their way through the legislature.But there are disputes over some provisions provisions, with the gaming industry fighting back against proposals to pay royalties to sports leagues and a mandate to use date from one source.The bills, which resemble legislation passed in 20 states, including Illinois, will make it legal to bet on sports in casinos and online. -
Bill to curtail suits claiming punitive damages filed in Missouri legislature
JEFFERSON CITY - A bill designed to curtail suits claiming punitive damages, particularly in the initial stages, was pre-filed in the Missouri legislature. -
Bill introduced in Missouri House would crack down on frivolous lawsuits rep says
JEFFERSON CITY – A new bill introduced by Rep. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) he said aims to crack down on frivolous injury lawsuits by limiting the amount of time a case could be filed. -
Tort reform enjoyed numerous wins in 'historic' 2019 legislative session, advocate says
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri business advocacy group enjoyed great success in the most-recent state legislative session which tort reform it supported made it to the governor's signature. -
Legislature votes to limit local regulation over concentrated animal feeding operations
JEFFERSON CITY – Local communities will no longer have control over policing the activities of large scale farming operations under a bill passed by the Missouri House May 14 and sent to Gov. Michael L. Parson. -
Joinder reform bill passes along party lines in Missouri House committee
JEFFERSON CITY – House Judiciary committee members passed a Senate bill to tighten jurisdiction of Missouri courts without discussion on March 26. -
Sen. Ed Emery confident bill putting limits on awards for multiple plaintiffs will pass House
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Sen. Ed Emery told the St. Louis Record he's optimistic that Senate Bill 7, which aims to put a limit on large awards for cases where multiple plaintiffs combine lawsuits, will pass in the state's House of Representatives. -
New bills aimed at curbing asbestos claims filed, House loses most 'effective' Republican opponent
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri representative who last year successfully ushered through the House a bill aimed at curtailing claims over asbestos exposure that died in the Senate is making another attempt this session.