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After some college students in Missouri and around the country have been the victims of hazing, a state lawmaker wants to protect people who seek help in hazing cases. Alisa Nelson talks to Dora Representative Travis Smith about his proposal to honor a former Missouri student, whose life has forever changed as a result of ..read more
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2w ago
The General Assembly is taking a look at a bill that authorizes a property tax for seniors over the age of 62. The bill that originally passed the assembly and signed into law by the governor last year unintentionally left out certain professions who do not receive Social Security such as teachers and firefighters. Sen ..read more
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1M ago
The Missouri Democratic Party is holding its presidential preference primary this Saturday. Alisa Nelson talks to the party’s Russ Carnahan, who gives the 411 to voters ..read more
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1M ago
One Republican state House member has filed a bill in response to illegal immigration that’s been in the news lately. Representative Brad Hudson joins Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today ..read more
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1M ago
A state senator wants help to be heartbeats away when a student’s heart stops. Alisa Nelson talks to State Senator Karla Eslinger, who is sponsoring a bill that would require Missouri schools to be ready to adequately respond to a heart emergency ..read more
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1M ago
A bill designed to combat deep fake A-I images is being considered in the Missouri House. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Adam Schwadron joins Anthony Morabith on his proposed “Taylor Swift Act ..read more
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A northwest Missouri lawmaker wants drag performances to be classified as “sexually oriented businesses.’” Rep. Mazzie Christensen, R-Bethany introduced the bill on Wednesday. It would make engaging in an adult cabaret performance a class A misdemeanor for a first offense, and a class E felony for any additional offenses. The penalties would apply if the performance happens on ..read more
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1M ago
A crime package is halfway through the Missouri Legislature. So is an updated plan that would freeze the property tax increases of senior citizens. Both bills are sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville. Current state law allows Missouri counties to stop property tax increases for homeowner taxpayers who are eligible for Social Security benefits. The ..read more
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1M ago
Missouri is at the halfway point on a plan that would expand preschool access to low-income children ages 3 to 5. The Missouri House of Representatives has passed today a proposal that would let families with children who qualify for free or reduced priced lunch choose whether to access a preschool program. Rep. Brenda Shields ..read more
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1M ago
Current Missouri law requires that patients must have audio and video connections during their online healthcare appointment. If they don’t, their insurance company might not pay for the visit. A Missouri bill aims to ensure that online healthcare services are reimbursed when only an audio connection is available. The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that ..read more