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Local option bills split on unit law and city size
The Missouri legislature debates three local option bills aiming to reform the law. The Unit Law would bind entire counties to a single liquor vote. other bills split cities from counties by population thresholds of 5 000 and 50 000. Proponents urge uniform justice, critics warn of partisan plotting and unequal treatment among towns. Local rural districts largely back the Unit Bill amid calls for broader police control and equitable statewide application.
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Cullway County
Cain
Stoddard County
Senate
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Hawkins
Dunklin County
Pemisecot
Hayti
Caruthersville
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Dunklin
Ely of
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Jefferson City
City of
St. Louis
Herald