JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Southern State University plans to resume sending legislative interns to the state Capitol for the 2017 session. The university in Joplin withdrew its four interns during the 2015 session. University officials have never said exactly why they took the action. After the 2015 session, House speaker John Diehl resigned for…
(KTRS) – After a year marred by sexual harassment scandals in Jefferson City, interns are returning to the state Capitol. There are new rules in place and a renewed focus on sexual harassment after the resignations of former House Speaker John Diehl and State Senator Paul LeVota. Diehl left after exchanging sexually explicit text messages…
(KTRS/AP) – Missouri House members must take annual sexual harassment training. A House panel voted Thursday to approve the new rules. They also expanded the definition of who is required to report harassment claims. The changes come after high profile allegations and instances of harassment of interns. Then House Speaker John Diehl resigned after admitting…