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Missouri Lawmakers Send 'Paycheck Protection' Bill To Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:56 +0000

The Missouri House has given final passage to legislation that would limit labor unions' ability to deduct dues and fees from the paychecks of public employees.

Senate Bill 29 would require unions to get written permission every year to deduct dues from paychecks. While it would only apply to public employees, unions for first responders would be exempt. Unions would also have to get permission to use d

Mo. House Votes To Repeal Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:01:53 +0000

The Missouri House has passed legislation that would allow motorcyclists to ride without wearing helmets.

House Bill 555 would lift the mandatory helmet requirement for motorcycle drivers and passenger who are at least 21 years of age or older. It would remain in effect for those under 21. The sponsor, State Representative Eric Burlison (R, Springfield),

Mo. House Bill Makes Proposing Gun Control Legislation A Felony Offense

Marshall Griffin, Chris McDaniel and The Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:20:11 +0000

Updated at 2:00 p.m. with quotes from State Reps. Mike Leara (R) and Stacey Newman (D).

Lawmakers proposing gun control legislation could end up in prison under a bill introduced by a Missouri House Republican.

Rep. Mike Leara, of St. Louis County, said Tuesday that he has no illusions that his bill actually will pass and become law.

Mo. House Passes Benevolent Tax Credit Bill

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:21:18 +0000

Legislation that would revive three benevolent tax credits that died last year has been passed by the Missouri House.

Bill To Revive Benevolent Tax Credits Heard By Mo. House Committee

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:11:05 +0000

Legislation that would revive three benevolent tax credits in Missouri is being considered by a State House committee.

Tax breaks for food pantries, pregnancy resource centers and the Children in Crisis program all expired last year when lawmakers failed to pass any type of tax credit reform package. Scott Baker, State Director of the Missouri Food Bank Association, testified today in favor of renewing the incentives. He says according to the USDA, Missouri has the nation’s 7th highest food insecurity rate.