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Missouri Senate says floor activity ended; members still weighing economic development package
Summary
The Missouri Senate concluded floor activity before a constitutionally mandated deadline, and leaders said lawmakers continue to consider an economic development benefits package. Sen. Steven Roberts also reported renewed interest in a possible St. Louis city-county merger, though he said it appears unlikely to advance now.
The Missouri Senate ended floor activity for its regular legislative session and adjourned its daily business ahead of a constitutionally mandated 6 p.m. May 16 deadline, Senate officials said. Senate leaders said lawmakers continue to discuss an economic development benefits package that had not been finalized when floor activity closed.
"And we are determined that if we can find some common ground there, we do have common ground. Whatever the result is, it will be a net positive for the people of Missouri," Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy Laughlin said of ongoing talks over the…
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