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St. Louis Tornadoes Spawn 6,300 Insurance Claims

The insurance department said most of those claims relate to damaged homes, though some also could be for vehicles.

2013/06/14

Missouri to Test Slip-Resistant Road Treatment

The Missouri Department of Transportation says it will apply the “high friction surface treatment” to a pair of curves on U.S. 54 and Missouri 179 in Jefferson City.

2013/06/10

Mo. Gov. Nixon to Take Action on Tax Cut Bill

The Democratic governor says he plans to take action Wednesday on the legislation that he has previously indicated he likely will veto.

2013/06/05

Rain Keeps Mo. Farmers Out of Fields

The Missouri Agricultural Statistics Service says there were 1.4 days suitable for fieldwork, though farmers in the northern and central parts of the state had less than half a day.

2013/06/04

St. Louis firefighter Bruce Stalmech clears the snow from the apron at Engine House 29 in St. Louis on February 21, 2013. A morning ice storm and then several inches of snow have slowed or closed roads, businesses and schools. ( UPI/Bill Greenblatt)

Mo. Bill Lets First Responders Engage in Politics

The measure would prohibit local governments from restricting the political activities of first responders while they’re off-duty and out of uniform.

2013/06/03

Mo. Senator Says Lobbyists Killed Hospital Oversight Bill

“As it is, the hospital industry has too much power and so you’re just not going to get good public policy,” Sen. Rob Schaaf said.

2013/06/03

Mo. Report Finds Racial Disparity in Traffic Stops

The report, released by Attorney General Chris Koster, showed that in 2012, black drivers were 62 percent more likely to be pulled over than white drivers in Missouri.

2013/05/31

Sinquefield Puts $100K More Into Teacher Evaluation Plan

The Missouri businessman has put an additional $100,000 into a potential ballot initiative limiting teacher contracts and requiring schools to use a performance-based evaluation system for staff.

2013/05/29

Mo. Bill Aims to Identify Military Medal Holders

The bill would let the state treasurer’s office publicize photos of the medals and information about how they were earned in hope of returning them to their owners.

2013/05/29

Mo. License and Registration Fees Could Increase

Current law allows offices to charge $2.50 for licenses that expire in three years and $5 for a 10-year license. But a measure passed by lawmakers this month would double those charges.

2013/05/28

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