Missouri bill would restrict use of welfare at liquor stores, casinos
Missouri welfare recipients could not spend their cash benefits at casinos, liquor stores or adult-entertainment establishments under legislation sent to Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday. Associated Press in Columbia Missourian
Iowa House, Senate reach sweeping deal on tax relief
Iowa House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a sweeping tax relief plan that helps business property owners, curbs the growth of residential and agricultural property taxes, could trim taxes for people filing income-tax returns and assists low- income wage earners. The Des Moines Register
Sen. Lucio works to require drug tests of Texas elected officials
State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, wants all state elected officials to submit to drug screenings. Brownsville Herald
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