Proposed bill to allow purchase of Canadian drugs

Legislation has been introduced to allow Missourians to purchase their prescription drugs through qualified pharmacies in Canada. The legislation would put into statute an executive order issued by then-Governor Bob Holden, allowing Missourians to join with residents...

Tort Reform Legislation Introduced In House

A major issue the past few legislative sessions has resurfaced in the House, with the sponsor much more hopeful of it becoming law this year. Representative Richard Byrd of Kirkwood has introduced litigation reform, which he promotes as a way to bring down the...

Views About Incoming House Speaker Vary

Views about the incoming Speaker of the House vary. Former Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods says Representative Rod Jetton of Marble Hill, who served as Speaker Pro Tem, is ready to assume the office. She calls Jetton a natural-born leader, who inspires...

Two More From Holden Cabinet Leaving

Two more members of Governor Holden’s cabinet are leaving. Economic Development Director Kelvin Simmons will leave January 7th, three days before Holden leaves office. He’s a former chairman of the Public Service Commission and ex-Kansas City...