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Missouri bill could require notification of data breach

Republican House member Kurt Bahr said Missouri residents should be notified if they are affected by a data breach, which he says would include concealed gun permit holders.

Government seeks to protect agricultural workers in Missouri, Illinois

The intent is to safeguard agricultural workers against violations of fair labor, visa, migrant and seasonal agriculture worker, and sanitation laws.

Missouri Senate passes abortion drug restrictions

Sen. Wayne Wallingford, R-Cape Girardeau, said the measure he sponsored would protect patients' health by ensuring a licensed physician monitors their condition while taking the drug.

Missouri bill lets pharmacies refuse to stock drugs

Republican Rep. Lynn Morris said that he wants to ensure businesses have the right to decide what medications will be stocked.

Columbia Rep. Chris Kelly sent to hospital for chest pains

The EKG indicated that Rep. Chris Kelly did not have a heart attack, according to Kelly's legislative assistant.

Wet spring brings troubling start to corn planting in Midwest

The uncooperative weather narrows the window of opportunity for farmers to decide and plant crop seeds to grow this season.

Education to get more money in Missouri budget plan

A group of House and Senate members decided Tuesday to provide a $25 million funding increase to public colleges and universities based on whether they have met performance criteria such as student graduation rates.

Nixon touts nonprofit online university in new ad

Western Governors University targets working adults and allows students to complete courses at their own pace.

Missouri lawmakers cut funding to licensing agency

A panel of House and Senate members agreed Tuesday to cut funding by one-third next year for the motor vehicle division in the Department of Revenue.

Missouri bill would end foreclosure mediations

The legislation takes aim at the local ordinances that require mandatory mediations between lenders and homeowners before certain foreclosures.

Missouri Senate wants hearings on new education standards

Known as the Common Core State Standards, the new benchmarks represent an effort adopted by 45 states to come up with a consistent means of determining what students should know when they prepare for college.

More turkeys killed by Missouri hunters this spring

The state Department of Conservation said hunters killed slightly more than 42,220 turkeys during Missouri's spring season.

Missouri's prevailing wage overhaul sent to governor

The Missouri General Assembly passed a bill Monday that would change the way wage requirements are calculated for construction projects in rural counties. Missouri's prevailing wage for public works projects is calculated for each construction trade on a county-by-county basis.

 

Missouri celebrates centennial of Capitol construction

The Senate Appropriations Committee has endorsed $50 million for work at the state Capitol. Lawmakers have until 6 p.m. Friday to approve a spending plan that will take effect July 1. 

Missouri House commission to investigate licensing

The panel of law enforcement officials and other experts will investigate the state's decision to make electronic copies of people's personal documents.

Rising Mississippi River again causing concern in SE Missouri

The Mississippi River is already several feet above flood stage in many areas, and another storm system is in the forecast later this week.

Lawsuit filed over education initiative petition

The lawsuit contends the summary developed by the secretary of state's office is insufficient and unfair.

Missouri lawmakers must finalize budget this week

The House and Senate have each passed their own budget and now must hammer out an agreement on the spending plan that will take effect July 1.

Missouri lawmakers must finalize budget this week

The House and Senate have each passed their own budget and now must hammer out an agreement on the spending plan that will take effect July 1.

Joplin prepares to mark second anniversary of tornado

Joplin officials said tents will be set up throughout the city's Cunningham Park. The tents will highlight efforts to restore various elements of the community, including its housing, schools, trees and businesses.

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