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Stories by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent
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Winners and Losers of Missouri’s 2023 Legislative Session
Just 43 Non-budget Bills Passed This Session
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Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished
Changes to the initiative petition process, open enrollment and a ban on transgender health care are among a litany of bills Republicans hope to finalize with time running out on the 2023 session.
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Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Raising Bar for Voters to Amend the Constitution
Democrats accuse Republicans of trying to trick Missourians with a ballot summary focused on citizen voting
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Scattershot Polling Leaves Both Sides of Missouri Marijuana Campaign Optimistic
No clear picture emerges from recent polls, though the pro-Amendment 3 campaign faces questions from longtime legalization proponents
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GOP Infighting in the Missouri Senate Will Shape Primary Battles Across the State
The divide between the conservative caucus and GOP leadership will play out in competitive primaries on the August ballot
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Time Running Short for Dueling Missouri Marijuana Legalization Efforts
A legislative push and initiative petition face looming deadlines in the coming weeks
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New Eric Greitens Abuse Allegations Reignite GOP Fears of Losing Missouri Senate Seat
Greitens’ former campaign manager called the accusations ‘disgusting, but not surprising unfortunately’
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Marijuana, Utility Contracts: Records Show Continued FBI Interest in Independence Deals
The line of questioning in a sworn deposition provides fresh details into an FBI probe that’s transfixed state and local politics ever since news of it surfaced in 2019
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Missouri Legislature Set to Convene with Packed Agenda — and Continued GOP Infighting
Big Issues, Little Time
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