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Missouri House Fast-Tracks Digital Document Bill

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:44:17 +0000

Republican leaders in the Missouri House are promising to fast track legislation that would forbid the state from scanning and storing documents of residents who apply for conceal-carry endorsements.

Some GOP lawmakers have accused the state agency of forwarding copies of conceal-carry applications and other documents to the federal Homeland Security department.

House Speaker Tim Jones says he’s disturbed by the allegations.

Mo. Senate Hears Drug Monitoring Program Proposals

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:26:51 +0000

Two bills that would create a prescription drug monitoring program in Missouri received a hearing Thursday before a State Senate committee. But one version of the bill is structured in a way that’s designed to block the proposal.

Physician and GOP Senator Rob Schaaf of St. Joseph is an outspoken critic of prescription drug monitoring. He says it would violate citizens’ privacy rights.

Missouri Senate More Open To Tax Credits

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:27:30 +0000

The Missouri Senate passed two sets of tax credit legislation. So far this year, the Senate may no longer be the place where tax credits go to die.

Nixon To Deliver Missouri 'State Of The State' Monday

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:27:41 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will lay out his priorities Monday night when he delivers his annual State of the State Address before the General Assembly. Lawmakers are hoping that the governor will address areas specific to their constituents’ needs.

Could Nixon Appoint A New Lt. Governor?

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:15:23 +0000

One of the most talked-about issues so far during Missouri’s regular legislative session is whether Governor Jay Nixon has the authority to appoint a new Lt. Governor if Peter Kinder becomes the new Congressman for the state’s 8th District.

When asked by reporters Thursday, Nixon said he believes he has the authority to do so, based on precedent – in 2000, Governor Roger Wilson appointed Joe Maxwell to begin serving immediately as Lt. Governor less than two months before his elected term was set to begin.

Task Force Recommends Steps To Combat Child Sexual Abuse

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:31:49 +0000

A task force has released its recommendations on combatting sexual abuse of children in Missouri.

Lawmakers Get Jumpstart On Legislative Session

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:29:08 +0000

Missouri lawmakers have begun pre-filing bills for the 2013 regular session.

Nixon Vetoes Contraceptive Refusal Bill

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:31:53 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill designed to thwart President Obama’s contraceptive mandate in Missouri.

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, May 21, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:18:23 +0000

Lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas wrap up their legislative sessions. A study finds compared to 50 years ago more severe weather is hitting the Midwest. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:48 +0000

Redistricting maps in Kansas could be decided in the federal courts. The Missouri Senate passes a tax credit Bill. It’s a daily digest of headlines form KCUR.

Missouri Among States Spending Mortgage Settlement On Other Priorities

Sylvia Maria Gross — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:07 +0000

Missouri is one of more than a dozen states using funds from a $25 billion mortgage settlement to plug unrelated budget gaps, according to the New York Times and a report from Enterprise Community Partners, an affordable housing group.

Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Maria Carter — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:25 +0000

Kansas City shifts strategies on how to deal with violent crime. Missouri lawmakers take on everything from workers’ compensation to keeping the Jayhawk off of Missouri license plates. That and more from KCUR.

Legislative Measure To Bar Jayhawks Specialty Mo. License Plate

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:39:11 +0000

The Missouri House has approved language designed to bar the creation of a Kansas Jayhawks specialty license plate. The measure was added onto a larger higher education bill passed by the House Tuesday.

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Maria Carter — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:13 +0000

Despite a tax bill headed to the governor’s desk, tax negotiations continue in Kansas. Rush Limbaugh is inducted to the Hall of Famous Missourians. Report critics floor management on the Missouri River. That and more news from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, May 14, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:20:08 +0000

Missouri and Kansas lawmakers wrap up their legislative sessions. Corn farmers are expecting record breaking crop. Missouri agriculture officials work to create a buzz about bees. It’s a roundup of daily headlines from KCUR.