by admin | May 16, 2000 | Politics / Govt
A procedural move made in the Missouri House in late February cast a long shadow over the 2000 legislative session. February 24th. That’s when Democrats used their majority status to cut off debate on the tobacco settlement bill and push through a bill favored...
by admin | May 13, 2000 | Politics / Govt
A dispute over whether teen-agers should be used to enforce underage smoking laws leads to the defeat of a juvenile smoking bill. Supporters say the state needs to enact tougher laws to keep cigarettes out of the hands of those under 18. But a bill that would make it...
by admin | May 11, 2000 | Health / Medicine, Politics / Govt
A fragile coalition breaks apart and an attempt to move a tobacco trust fund bill without abortion language fails in a late night House session. House Republicans have voted against tobacco settlement legislation in protest over how Democrats handled debate. Yet...
by admin | May 9, 2000 | News
Advocates for children hope lawmakers find a way to approve two major tobacco bills before time runs out Friday night. The bills will help determine how the state will spend the billions of dollars in could get from the national tobacco settlement. Executive Director...
by admin | May 8, 2000 | Politics / Govt
The last week of a difficult legislative session is already underway with the leader of the House looking to make the most of the next five days. Both the House and Senate met in rare Sunday evening sessions, trying to move legislation before the Friday at 6pm...
