bullying

House reprentative pushes for new school bullying policies

Tyler Greever — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:44:12 +0000

A Missouri House Representative is pushing for new school bullying policies. Representative Sue Allen’s House Bill 134 was heard at a public hearing this morning by the Committee for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Language and agriculture

Ryan Famuliner — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:52:24 +0000

A war over words is part of a bigger struggle between agriculture interests and their critics. Plus, a national report looks at agriculture research grants from private corporations to land grant Universities, including MU.

Mo. court strikes down part of 2008 harassment law

Associated Press — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:52:58 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court has struck down part of a state harassment law enacted after the suicide of a St. Charles County teenager who was teased over the Internet.

The high court on Tuesday invalidated a 2008 state law defining harassment to cover anyone who "knowingly makes repeated unwanted communication to another person."

Newscast for May 2, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:50:25 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

A Republican member of the Missouri House announces he is gay, opposes "don't say gay" legislation.
The Missouri House passes a funding plan for veterans homes.
Toughened anti-bullying legislation endorsed in the Missouri House.

Missouri House endorses stricter school bullying policies

Associated Press — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:28:38 +0000

Missouri House members have endorsed legislation requiring school districts to bolster policies against bullying.

Legislators hear support for anti-bullying bill

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:17:18 +0000

A bullied high schooler testified in favor of proposed anti-bullying legislation in a House committee hearing Wednesday.