Missouri court won't rule on legality of gas-station slots
Decision by Missouri Court of Appeals offers little clarity on the future of unregulated gambling in Missouri.
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Decision by Missouri Court of Appeals offers little clarity on the future of unregulated gambling in Missouri.
House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith, a candidate for state treasurer, was the guest at a March fundraiser in Cape Girardeau.
The sometimes chaotic session left lawmakers with just a handful of success stories.
“The object of a budget bill is to allocate money,” said Michael Wolff, a former Missouri Supreme Court chief justice. “What they’ve taken on is a new duty and that is to confuse people.”
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to significantly expand a low-interest loan program for farmers and small businesses.