The state legislature has proposed reinstating a cap on how much the amount of money called for by the formula for funding K-12 schools can grow. Representative David Wood (R-Versailles) said a 5-percent cap was originally part of that formula but it was removed in...
Governor Jay Nixon (D) continues to take his opposition to a cap on the K-12 funding formula around the state. Bills in the House and Senate would reinstate a 5-percent limit to growth in the formula for funding elementary and secondary education. Republicans backers...
The legislature is close to passing a bill that would keep state elected officials and those appointed to positions that require Senate confirmation from becoming lobbyists immediately upon leaving office. The House has passed it, and Senate passage would send it to...
The state House has passed bills that respond to the release last summer of videos alleging Planned Parenthood illegally sold fetal tissue after abortions. The legislation would ban the donation of fetal tissue from abortions, create a system to track fetal remains,...
A state House committee heard hours of testimony last night about whether to advance a constitutional amendment to protect objectors to same-sex marriage. The resolution’s supporters say its aim is to protect business owners and religious organizations who...