Eric Burlison

Missouri lawmakers are sounding off on proposed Environmental Protection Agency rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The proposed rules effectively…

'Right-to-work' legislation in the Missouri House hit a snag Wednesday.Although House Bill 1770 received first-round approval, it fell four votes short of…

A bill to turn Missouri into a right-to-work state was the subject of a hearing in Jefferson City Monday.As written, the so-called "Freedom to Work Act"…

Republican lawmakers in Missouri will try again next year to restore caps on damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.In 2005 lawmakers passed…

Updated at 9:08 p.m. with comments from State Rep. Eric Burlison (R, Springfield), SB29's House handler.Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has announced his veto…

The Missouri House has given final passage to legislation that would limit labor unions' ability to deduct dues and fees from the paychecks of public…

The Missouri House has passed legislation that would allow motorcyclists to ride without wearing helmets. House Bill 555 would lift the mandatory helmet…

Updated at 2:00 p.m. with quotes from State Reps. Mike Leara (R) and Stacey Newman (D).Lawmakers proposing gun control legislation could end up in prison…

Legislation that would revive three benevolent tax credits that died last year has been passed by the Missouri House.House Bill 87 would restore…

Legislation that would revive three benevolent tax credits in Missouri is being considered by a State House committee. Tax breaks for food pantries,…