The power of the Insurance Department to take steps to hold down medical malpractice insurance rates is a matter of difference between the major candidates for Governor. Republican Matt Blunt favors no additional power. Democrat Claire McCaskill says the Insurance Department needs to be able to make sure rates are realistic. Blunt blames trial attorneys for frivolous lawsuits that drive up insurance costs. McCaskill says trial attorneys want cases resolved quickly – it’s the defense attorneys who drag things out, hoping to force the plaintiff to settle for pennies on the dollar.
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
Drought conditions have worsened over the last week, with the percentage of the state that is Abnormally Dry increasing from 72% to 78% and the percentage in Extreme Drought moving from 5% to almost 9%. Avoid activities that could spark a fire based on local conditions.