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5:26 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Bill forbids upcharge for "telemedicine" insurance

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The cover of Radio News magazine, April, 1924. These days, telemedicine is no longer a sci-fi "maybe." In rural America, more and more doctors and patients are connecting via live video.

The Missouri Senate has approved legislation requiring insurance companies to cover medical services provided electronically if they cover for the same service delivered in person.

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5:22 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Mo. Senate subpoenas Dept. of Revenue for driver's license procedures

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A top senator says his chamber will hold up a budget for the state Revenue Department until it gets answers on a new procedure for issuing driver's licenses.

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5:16 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

FAA notifies Columbia of Air Traffic Control Tower closure

Columbia Regional Airport logo
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Despite the control tower closure, Columbia Regional Airport will maintain operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday notified airport manager Don Elliott that the Air Traffic Control Tower at Columbia Regional Airport would be unfunded as of May 5.

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5:10 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Mo. House panel mulls privacy for lottery winners

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A Missouri House committee is considering bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous after claiming their prizes.

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