Missouri House

The Missouri House voted Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana

House members on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal to cut the income tax rate for businesses and most Missouri residents to five percent

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens used an email address for a veterans charity he founded to arrange political meetings as he prepared to launch his first bid for public office

The Missouri House has voted overwhelmingly to raise poaching fines to protect the state's fledgling elk population.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House Speaker John Diehl says he won't resign from the position but is apologizing for his "poor judgment" after a newspaper reported that he exchanged sexually charged text messages with a female Capitol intern...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A measure that would create a new office to coordinate Missouri's efforts to retain military bases is headed to Governor Jay Nixon's desk. The Missouri House Wednesday voted to approve the measure 138-15. Supporters say a designated appointee would help ensure the state is successful in avoiding deep defense cuts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill that could mean reduced sentences for minors found guilty of first-degree murder is moving forward in the Missouri House. The legislation would end the state's mandatory sentence of life without parole for minors...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A plan to use bonds for repairs to the Missouri Capitol, universities and other state-owned buildings is moving forward. A House committee this week outlined how to spend more than $300 million in bonds for building maintenance and new construction...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A plan to use up to $50 million in bonds to fund a new home for veterans in Missouri may head to Missouri voters to decide. The Missouri House on Wednesday gave initial approval to a measure that would send voters a constitutional amendment to approve new bonds to pay for construction of a new veteran's home...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A measure that aims to address criticisms of Missouri's municipal courts voiced by protesters and activists in the wake of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson is advancing. The Missouri House approved a measure 131-19 yesterday that would lower the amount of money local governments could collect from minor traffic violations...