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A special interim committee held the first of its six meetings on Wednesday. The next meeting will be July 30 in Lebanon.

Governor Mike Kehoe’s controversial decision to omit 300 million dollars from the state’s school funding formula must be debated before the budget’s Friday deadline.

Senate Democrats filibustered the Public School Open Enrollment Act, which would expand school choice in public schools.

In addition to adding millions for public schools and child care, the state Senate budget plan includes dozens of earmarked items for local projects and other programs.

Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills.

Numerous clinical studies nationwide have shown positive results from using psilocybin to treat PTSD, depression and substance use

The two House bills were sponsored by a Democrat and a Republican.

The House also passed bills to end the capital gains tax, preserve the assets of foster children and allow landlords to refuse tenants who get federal housing assistance.

The machines, called video lottery terminals, are often found in bars and convenience stores.

John Martin, 55, is the owner of Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting.