Wrap: State legislators have pledged to make ethics reform a priority.

But there was no urgency in debate over a bill to limit lobbying and curb campaign contributions.

Republican Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields is sponsoring the bill. He says ethics legislation should focus on the most persuasive lobbying.

Shields moved to continue debate on his bill in the coming days.

From the state Capitol, I'm Rebecca Berg.

Wrap: Missouri legislators have said they're prepared to pass a major ethics overhaul this year.

But some lawmakers say the proposed solutions won't solve anything.

Republican Majority Floor Leader John Engler says one high-profile bill doesn't even address the right ethics problems.

Engler said he agreed with some of the bill, but that other parts "made no sense." 

From the state Capitol, I'm Rebecca Berg.