JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would add requirements for expert witnesses’ testimony. Senators voted 20-10 in favor of the bill Thursday. It now heads to the House. Republican bill sponsor Sen. Mike Parson says there have been cases when expert witnesses gave opinions beyond their knowledge. His…
CHICAGO (AP) – Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he backs a top Democrat’s proposed pension overhaul as long as it includes a union-weakening provision on collective bargaining. Rauner told reporters Thursday he spoke to Senate President John Cullerton and they agreed to move forward. However, both sides quickly disputed the specifics. Cullerton says Rauner misrepresented…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Former University of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel will remain at the university as a fundraiser and ambassador, earning nearly $1 million over the length of a three-year contract. The university announced the contract Thursday. It calls for Pinkel to earn $350,000 in both 2016 and 2017, and $250,000 in 2018.…
The measures now head to the Senate for approval, where similar legislation is pending
Warren Marshall was shot and killed on December 8 while waiting at the stop on the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood
The woman, a young girl, and infant in the car all died
The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dipped to 3.10 percent from 3.19 percent
The scope of Sanders’ plan and its lack of detail have raised questions about its seriousness
