House Prepares To Focus On Solving Foster Care Problems

Calls have been made for two years to revamp Missouri’s foster care system ever since a two-year-old southwest Missouri foster child died. But, reaching agreement on a solution has been difficult. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway hopes to move her foster care...

House Gives Preliminary Approval To Foster Care Bill

A bill that attempts to address the issues raised after the death of a two-year-old in the care of foster parents has advanced in the House. Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods sponsors the measure. She points out it would re-structure how the state handles...

House Speaker Looks Back At First Half Of Legislative Session

State lawmakers take a week off for their annual Spring break. The Speaker of the House looks back at the first half of this legislative session, saying there have been quite a few accomplishments. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods lists accomplishments...