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House not giving info on gun database access

The Missouri House is declining to give Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration computer data related to an attempted access of the list of concealed weapons permit holders.

Bill could require notification in data breach

State agencies could be required to notify Missourians if personal data such as concealed gun permits and credit card numbers are accessed by someone who is not authorized to have that information.

Mo. Senate passes income tax cut to counter Kansas

Missouri businesses and individuals could eventually reap around $700 million annually in tax savings under legislation passed Wednesday by the state Senate that is intended to keep up with Kansas in an ongoing battle for businesses.

House approves bill to change overtime pay law

The Republican-led House on Wednesday approved a measure that would give private sector workers the option of trading overtime pay for extra time off weeks or months later.

Wyo. Senator: Bill protects states’ cash from feds

Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator said he plans to unveil legislation Thursday that would allow states to collect royalties directly from companies that produce minerals from federal lands.

Nixon promises layoffs if budget not changed

Gov. Jay Nixon this morning promised to "reduce staff and services accordingly — including making the necessary layoffs — effective July 1" if lawmakers pass the state's budget in its current form.

Proposed sex offender changes challenged

State Rep. Dave Hinson, R-St. Clair, wants lawmakers to change the way Missouri government treats some sex offenders. Instead of treating all sex offenders the same, Hinson’s bill proposes to create three tiers of sex offenders.

Committee takes no action on House’s rewrite of criminal code

It will be next week before Missouri senators may consider a massive bill rewriting and reorganizing the state’s criminal code.

Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House

Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet.

All about immigration: Green cards? Citizenship?

This may be the year Congress decides what to do about the millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. After years of gridlock, there are ideas whizzing all around Washington.

Missouri lawmakers mull transportation legislation

Amid the risk of losing millions of dollars in federal transportation funding, Missouri lawmakers are considering changes to rules for commercial driver’s licenses.

In Menendez’s troubles, echoes of past scandals

An ethical cloud is following Sen. Robert Menendez in Washington, even as he plays starring roles in some of Congress’ most fraught domestic and foreign policy dramas.

Internet sales tax bill to hit roadblock in House

A bill to require Internet shoppers to pay sales taxes for online purchases may be cruising through the Senate but it will soon hit a roadblock in the House.

FAA: Air traffic system soon at full operation

The Federal Aviation Administration said that the U.S. air traffic system will resume normal operations by Sunday evening after lawmakers rushed a bill through Congress allowing the agency to withdraw furloughs of air traffic controllers and other workers.

New conservative lobbying push for gay marriage

A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports gay marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.