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...
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...
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...
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...
