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Mo. Lawmaker Who Threatened To Resign Over Bills' Failure To Pass Changes His Mind

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:52 +0000

A Missouri lawmaker who threatened to resign unless one or both of his key bills survived the last day of the 2013 legislative session is staying put, even though both bills failed to make it out by Friday's deadline.

Discussion: What Happened During The 2013 Missouri Legislative Session?

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:38 +0000

The 2013 Missouri legislative session is now in the books.

While legislators are no longer assembled in Jefferson City, the impacts of what did and did not get done will continue into the coming months.

The Republican controlled House and Senate put gun rights and taxes high on their agenda and perennial issues such as abortion and voter photo IDs came up.

Democratic Governor Jay Nixon has already vetoed some legislation and more vetoes are possible.

Mo. Social Services Director Freeman Resigns After 5 Months

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:18 +0000

Alan Freeman is stepping down as Director of the Missouri Department of Social Services, after only five months on the job.

Last December, Freeman left his job as President and CEO of Grace Hill Health Centers in St. Louis to take over the state's Social Services department. A press release from Governor Nixon's office states that Freeman is leaving to return to his former position at Grace Hill. No reason was given for the decision.

Tax Credits Die Again In Missouri Senate

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:48 +0000

Missouri senators have given up their attempt to pass an overhaul of some of the state's tax credit programs for businesses and developers.

Supporters of the bill set it aside Friday after Republican Sen.

In Final Hours Of Session, Big Issues Still Facing Missouri Lawmakers

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:26:10 +0000

Leaders in the Missouri House and Senate have just one day left to reach agreement on a number of unresolved issues, including an ongoing dispute over how to control spending on state tax credits.

"There's four or five things I've promised senators that we'd get to," said Republican floor leader Ron Richard, including some form of an economic development bill.

The two chambers remain divided over the cap on historic preservation and low-income housing credits. The House has sent a proposal over to the Senate, but it's likely to fail.