Missouri lawmakers take stand against out-of-state water exports

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it illegal for states to export Missouri’s waters outside of the state without a permit. Missouri State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Holcomb) and State Rep. Jamie Burger (R-Benton) are both pushing for change with Missouri’s water sharing rules, citing prolonged drought concerns from last year.

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