http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/dept-revenue-promises-it-not-sending-citizens-personal-documents-federal-government <p>State Department of Revenue leaders told a Missouri House committee today that they are NOT sending copies of documents from Missouri citizens to the federal government.&nbsp;</p><p>Director Brian Long and Deputy Director John Mollenkamp say they now require documents from state residents, including conceal-carry endorsements, to be scanned into a computer system as part of an effort to cut down on fraud.&nbsp; Republican House Member Todd Richardson says, though, he’s still skeptical about the agency’s intentions</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:44:54 +0000 Marshall Griffin 30243 at http://kbia.org http://kbia.org/post/mo-house-republicans-propose-smoking-policy <p>Missouri House Republicans are considering a policy to let lawmakers continue smoking in their offices while encouraging them to be "conscientious" and "respectful."</p><p>Smoking is barred in the House chamber and public galleries. House rules require the Republican and Democratic caucuses to establish smoking policies for legislators' private offices.</p><p>House Democrats have decided to bar smoking in their own private offices.</p> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:37:24 +0000 Associated Press 28505 at http://kbia.org Mo. House Republicans propose smoking policy