Riley currently practices law at Healy Law Offices in Springfield. According to his biography, he is a member of the Missouri ...

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After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas’ 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more than 1,200 bills. While some lawmakers believe great work was done this year, ...