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Agriculture
10:16 am
Mon March 18, 2013

GMO labeling laws on deck in the Midwest

Just south of Hermann, Mo., Swiss Meat and Sausage Co. processes 2 million pounds of meat a year -- everything from cattle to hogs to buffalo to elk.

And everything gets a label.

“No antibiotics added, raised without added hormones, all natural, minimally processed," Glenn Brandt, the production manager for Swiss Meat, reads from a hefty roll of hickory smoked beef sausage stickers.

What this label does not indicate, however, is whether or not the sausage contains genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

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Faith/Religion
3:34 pm
Thu June 28, 2012

Secular Coalition for America to create Missouri chapter

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The Capitol of Missouri in Jefferson City.

Missouri is next on the list to create a state chapter of a national organization that lobbies for strong separation of religion and government. 

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AM Newscasts
8:47 am
Wed May 16, 2012

Newscast for May 16, 2012

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Legislation is starting to move rapidly through the Missouri General Assembly as the end of session looms.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

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Politics
9:09 am
Mon April 23, 2012

Mo. legislation would reduce licensing fees

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The Missouri House is considering legislation reducing the fees placed on animal shelters.

Missouri lawmakers are considering changes to state licensing fees for dog breeders and animal shelters.

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AM Newscasts
8:31 am
Mon March 26, 2012

Newscast for March 26, 2012

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A third piece of cigarette tax-related legislation was filed in Jefferson City.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

  • Changes could be ahead for the Boone County Mental Health Board
  • A 64-year-old man killed in St. Joseph fire
  • New cigarette tax legislation filed in Jefferson City.
Politics
11:28 am
Tue February 21, 2012

Legislators debate bill punishing unruly behavior near worship centers

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Legislation inside of the general assembly would punish unruly behavior near religious centers.

Sparked by past events around the nation, one Missouri senator is trying to make disrupting a house of worship punishable by up to 15 days in jail and a three hundred dollar fine for first time offenders.

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