legislation

GMO labeling laws on deck in the Midwest

Abbie Fentress Swanson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:16:53 +0000

Just south of Hermann, Mo., Swiss Meat and Sausage Co. processes 2 million pounds of meat a year -- everything from cattle to hogs to buffalo to elk.

And everything gets a label.

“No antibiotics added, raised without added hormones, all natural, minimally processed," Glenn Brandt, the production manager for Swiss Meat, reads from a hefty roll of hickory smoked beef sausage stickers.

What this label does not indicate, however, is whether or not the sausage contains genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

Secular Coalition for America to create Missouri chapter

Kellie Kotraba — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:34:51 +0000

Missouri is next on the list to create a state chapter of a national organization that lobbies for strong separation of religion and government.

Newscast for May 16, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:36 +0000

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Mo. legislation would reduce licensing fees

Associated Press — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:09:56 +0000

Missouri lawmakers are considering changes to state licensing fees for dog breeders and animal shelters.

Newscast for March 26, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:31:10 +0000

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Changes could be ahead for the Boone County Mental Health Board
A 64-year-old man killed in St. Joseph fire
New cigarette tax legislation filed in Jefferson City.

Legislators debate bill punishing unruly behavior near worship centers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:28:48 +0000

Sparked by past events around the nation, one Missouri senator is trying to make disrupting a house of worship punishable by up to 15 days in jail and a three hundred dollar fine for first time offenders.

House approves English-only driver's tests

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:20:31 +0000

The Missouri House has given first-round approval to legislation that would require driver’s license exams be given only in English.

Lawmakers to address work-related injury fund

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:02:38 +0000

Legislation has been filed in both the Missouri House and Senate to address the state’s Second Injury Fund, which provides payments to workers with prior disabilities who are injured on the job. But the fund has been losing money for years.

Senate approves bill moving back Missouri primary date

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:57:25 +0000

The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation that would push back the filing period for the state’s August primaries by one month.

Newscast for February 16, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:52:32 +0000

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