Missourinet Headlines

February 23, 2010

Candidates crowd hallway in Secretary of State’s office on first day of filing for August 3rd primary
After a temporary delay due to a computer glitch, the candidate filing process got underway this morning at the Secretary of State’s office. Before the day ends as many as 300 or more candidates will file for the August [...]

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First-look at candidate filings

February 23, 2010

Springfield News-Leader news hound Chat Livengood has a first-look at those filing for state office this morning:
“There’s no advantage for showing up early to file. Candidates who file today are entered into a lottery for their spot on the ballot.
The most closely watch race today will be candidates filing to run in the [...]

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“Yacht sales sale through untaxed”

February 22, 2010

From a weekend story in the Kansas City Star by Mike McGraw
Cash-strapped legislators have recommended spending cuts for Missouri schools and shelters for battered women, but so far the yachting class can enjoy another season of clear sailing.
Thanks to a longstanding tax exemption, Missouri’s marina set can opt to pay a small fee in lieu [...]

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House passes autism measure, sends it to Senate

February 19, 2010

Health insurers regulated by the state would have to cover treatment for autism under a bill that has passed the House and moved to the Senate.
Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst (R-Manchester) said during his opening remarks on the House floor that his bill would mandate the coverage of a wide range of disorders, called the autism spectrum [...]

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Senate stalls on ethics bill; Factory jobs incentive passes House, moves to Senate

February 18, 2010

Senate stalls on ethics bill
The state senate’s debate on new ethical standards for lawmakers and candidates has stalled on a proposal to ban legislators from becoming lobbyists after they leave office. Missourinet.com
Factory jobs incentive passes House, moves to Senate
An incentive program to lure more manufacturing jobs to Missouri and to help the state keep the [...]

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Missourinet audio

February 16, 2010

The number of initiative petitions filed for state reviews before their circulation has increased by more than 600 percent since 2004. The legislature being asked to control that growth. A senate committee is looking at Bray’s bill, and at some alternative proposals. AUDIO from committee meeting. AUDIO at Missourinet.com
Missouri House leaders defend resolutions aimed at [...]

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The illegal Lieutenant Governor

February 16, 2010

From an interesting post by Missourinet News Director Bob Priddy on the Missourinet blog.
You know it’s a slow news day when reporters resort to reading the Missouri Constitution.
Monday, being President’s day and therefore a day of much idleness among normal news sources, was one of those days. During the holiday ruminations we recalled our discussion [...]

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Audio from The Missourinet

February 11, 2010

Sen. Charlie Shields and Chuck Purgason debate ethics.
Voters, not the governor, would fill vacancies under House bill. AUDIO report from Missourinet’s Brent Martin
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” aired in senate committee

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Hearing on HB 1548 (Audio & Video)

February 8, 2010

HB 1548 – Establishes the High School Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act which requires school boards to work with the Missouri State High School Activities Association to develop guidelines regarding head injuries. VIDEO (pull seek bar in about 5 min to beginning of testimony)
Full story by Missourinet’s Brent Martin includes testimony by Dr. Mark Halstead [...]

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Concerns heard about Senate autism bill exclusions

February 3, 2010

The proposal to force insurance companies to cover therapies for autism disorders might be leaving out thousands of Missouri children. This year’s version of the autism coverage mandate specifically excludes those who get healthcare through the Medicaid program—Mo Healthnet, as it’s called. Full story at Missosurinet.com
Audio excerpt from Senate debate (40 min)

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