by admin | Apr 30, 2003 | Politics / Govt
Congresswoman Karen McCarthy of Kansas City is extending her leave of absence from Congress for another week while she undergoes treatment for alcohol abuse. McCarthy entered the program late last month at an undisclosed location. An aide says he doesn’t know if...
by admin | Apr 11, 2003 | News
A bill passing the Senate would see drivers arrested for drug or alcohol offenses paying the entire cost of programs that give the offenders the opportunity to get their driver’s licenses back. As things stand now, an offender pays $65 of the total cost, with...
by admin | Mar 22, 2003 | Politics / Govt
Kansas City Congresswoman Karen McCarthy has a drinking problem and is seeking immediate treatment. The Congresswoman issued a statement Friday saying she has “hit bottom” and needs to take immediate action to deal with the problem. The statement followed...
by admin | Feb 13, 2003 | News
A House committee is considering legislation aimed at raising to 21 the age of dancers who could legally work in the state’s all-nude strip joints. Representative Bill Ransdall of Waynesville says these establishments are not covered by the rules and regulations...
by admin | Dec 26, 2002 | Politics / Govt
The State Liquor Control Division says liquor retailers are under some increased pressure at this time of year because of the increased number of parties and the increased amount of drinking associated with the holidays. Division Director Keith Fuller says one...