by Alisa Nelson | Aug 31, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
In 2020, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation into law that is designed to strengthen the rights and protections provided to Missouri’s sexual assault victims. Senate Bill 569, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, also created the Missouri Rights of Victims...
by Alisa Nelson | Aug 20, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
The Missouri Legislature passed a state budget this year that includes hiring a total of 53 new public defenders statewide. Missouri Public Defender System Director Mary Fox tells Missourinet 34 of those positions have been filled. Most of the new hires are awaiting...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 30, 2021 | Education, News
State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, wants Dr. Margie Vandeven out as state education commissioner. In Missouri, curriculum and accompanying instructional practices, materials, and textbooks are decided upon at the local level – not at the state level. But...
by admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Education, Health / Medicine, News
A group that provides services to thousands of Missourians with developmental disabilities is praising Governor Mike Parson (R) and lawmakers in both parties for approving a $56 million increase aimed at resolving an employee crisis. Easterseals serves more than 5,000...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 1, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News
Missouri becomes the third state in the nation to allow HIV post-exposure drugs to be dispensed without a prescription. Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill into law allowing Missouri pharmacists to dispense the medication without a doctor’s prescription. If a person is...