by [email protected] | Dec 19, 2025 | News, Politics / Govt, Show Me Today
Missouri has a line of nearly 500 court trials on hold for one reason: A traffic jam of crime suspects sitting in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation to determine if they are competent to go on trial. Alisa Nelson talks to Branson State Representative Brian...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 22, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Branson is known for its live shows, amusement parks, recreation, shopping, and other attractions. For this reason, Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, is proposing a bill that would designate the southwest Missouri town as the “Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri.” “We...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 7, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News
Follow-up breast exams can cost patients hundreds of dollars. The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ease this financial burden on Missouri patients. State Representative Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, is proposing to require health insurance...
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 14, 2023 | News
Missouri law currently allows childhood victims of sexual abuse to sue their abusers until they are 26 or 31 years old, depending on the defendant. A state House committee is reviewing a proposal that would allow survivors, including with people with disabilities, to...
