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Missouri House backs tax breaks for exporters using St. Louis airport
The issue is being revived from a plan in a special session last fall, but that plan failed when the state House and Senate were unable to reach a final agreement.
UPDATE: Missouri ruling makes school harassment cases easier to prosecute
Under the Missouri Human Rights Act students and parents can sue school systems over harassment that the schools "knew or should have known" about.
Competition cuts down Medicare costs by $200 million
Competitive bidding for medical equipment could create almost $26 billion in savings from 2013 to 2022, government officials say.
Retired Illinois couple claims share of $656 million jackpot
Merle and Patricia Butler of Red Bud, Ill., 40 miles southeast of St. Louis, won $111 million after buying a $3 quick-pick ticket.
Costumed dogs to parade in Kansas City in Guinness record attempt
The parade, to be held on Cinco de Mayo, will predominantly feature Chihuahuas.
Hannibal to keep National Tom Sawyer Days downtown despite concern
Some downtown merchants in Hannibal thought the festival, which includes events like frog-jumping and fence-painting, can hurt business.
