by Mike Lear | Feb 26, 2014 | News
The state House has given initial approval to a bill that would cap the amount that could be awarded to plaintiffs for non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. The bill sponsored by Representative Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) would limit such damages to...
by Mike Lear | Feb 26, 2014 | Health / Medicine, News
A House Committee has heard emotional debate from supporters of a bill that would allow makers of investigational drugs, biological products or devices to make them available to eligible terminal patients. The legislation specifies that it applies to patients who have...
by Mike Lear | Feb 26, 2014 | News, Politics / Govt
Hours after Missouri has carried out its fourth execution in as many months a House committee will hold a hearing on a bill that would have the Department of Corrections bringing its proposed execution protocol to a legislative committee for review. Springfield...
by Mike Lear | Feb 10, 2014 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
The Director of the Department of Corrections has for the first time spoken publicly about the questions and controversy raised in recent months over the carrying out of executions. George Lombardi has told the House Committee on Government Oversight and...
by Mike Lear | Jan 13, 2014 | News
The House Committee on Workforce Development and Public Safety is holding a hearing at this hour on proposed “Right to Work” legislation (HB 1099) sponsored by Representative Eric Burlison (R-Springfield). House Republican Leadership has said “Right...
