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The legislation passed the Missouri House by the bare minimum on Thursday. It now goes to the governor’s desk.
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A bill protecting pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits about warning labels has gained initial approval in the Missouri House. The bill protects manufacturers’ pesticides that have already been approved by the EPA from claims that they failed to warn consumers of possible cancer-risks.
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Under current state law, minors who are 16 or 17 can get married to someone under 21 if they have parental consent.
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Despite intense public pressure, on Tuesday evening, the State of Missouri went ahead with its first execution of 2024. The family of the deceased, and advocates for more humane alternatives to the death penalty, say there needs to be a better solution.
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A diverse group of people tried to stop Dorsey’s execution, but both the courts and Gov. Mike Parson declined to halt his death sentence.
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The bills focus on gun reform and juvenile processing.
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The measure will benefit some lower to moderate-income seniors. The next step is developing a clear policy.
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Attendees at a Child Wellness Summit in Missouri united against child food insecurity as COVID benefits near their end, urging action for vulnerable families.
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A new survey from Missouri-based The Right Time initiative underscores concerns across the state about efforts to limit people's access to birth control.
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Some Missouri lawmakers are taking a stand against threats based on images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), with legislation known as the "Taylor Swift Act." The bill is getting bipartisan support.
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The MOST 529 savings plan is a program designed to help families save money for their future education needs. It is a tax-advantaged program, which means families won’t pay taxes on the money in the 529 account and can also earn tax benefits like tax deductions.
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HB 1545 was introduced by Rep. Bill Allen (R-Dist. 17), and would allow more incarcerated people who are considered "geriatric" by correctional standards to become eligible for parole consideration, and was crafted with advice by Maria Goellner of FAMM.