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Normally subdued during the summer months, the Missouri Senate chamber was humming with life Wednesday as high school girls from across the state held a mock legislative session for Missouri Girls State.
Eight Mid-Missouri lawmakers were "Business Champions" during the most recent legislative session, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
As the end of the legislative session looms over Missouri lawmakers, many are noting a toxic environment in the Capitol as they anxiously wait to see whether their bills will become law.
Despite pushback from the Conservation Department, lawmakers have successfully moved the Conservation Commission one step closer to being twice its size through a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution.
Staff shortages in schools across the state prompted a slew of bills attempting to drum up more teachers and staff to fill vacancies.