Sinquefield has been a frequent critic of teachers' unions
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One lawmaker is proposing a new solution to solve accidents related to distracted driving.
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The plan proposed by the firefighters' union would make deep cuts in benefits for future hires, but leave intact benefits for current employees.
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While Koster was announcing help for foreclosure victims, Zweifel was returning war medals.
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Margaret Ann Purzner served a short and contentious term as mayor of Overland before she was forced out of office in a recall election in 2008.
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JEFFERSON CITY • Gov. Jay Nixon likes a fledgling program at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg so much that he wants to offer it statewide.
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'Rather than saving the taxpayers money, the mayor has chosen to play politics,' union says.
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Missouri gets $140 million; Illinois gets $1 billion to help homeowners.
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A GOP radio ad will target McCaskill's stance on a requirement that employers provide contraception.
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JEFFERSON CITY • Kristy Lorenz's 4th grade class was on its way to the state Capitol for a field trip three years ago when inspiration struck.
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The state's three openly gay lawmakers file bill; prospects uncertain.
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Legislation banning drivers from talking on handheld cell phones behind the wheel is gaining traction.
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Legislation banning texting while biking is moving forward in Illinois.
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ST. LOUIS • St. Louis City candidates will not have to go through Brian Wahby, chair of the city's Democratic Central Committee, to get the party voter list, the party director said today.
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Turnout was predicted as 23 percent; it was actually just under 8 percent.
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Now candidate must parlay his Tuesday success into something formidable for the long haul.
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Santorum will appear tonight in St. Charles as the results of today's election are announced
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His two chief rivals, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, battle in Florida on the eve of that state's primary.
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Presidential hopeful spent Sunday in Philadelphia, where his daughter was hospitalized.
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Early returns show Santorum leading rival Romney by a wide margin
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In committee debate, critics compare tanning industry to tobacco executives.
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Lawmakers propose adjusting sales tax on gas prices in Illinois to compete with lower prices in neighnoring states.
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The furor over the Obama administration rule is sounding Congress and campaigns.
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Quinn signs law after reports of friends letting friends die rather than risk calling 911.
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Alderman Fred Wessels, running for Treasurer Larry Williams' seat, is filing suit to stop the privatizing of parking division operations.
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