By MARIA BENEVENTO
Peggy Albers introduced herself to a Senate committee as "one of the worst of the worst that you guys would probably ever meet."
"I’ve been in more prisons in the United States than you can really believe," Albers, a real estate agent from Lake Ozark, told the General Laws Committee during a hearing Tuesday. She was testifying in favor of a bill that would make it easier for people with criminal records to get professional licenses.
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Women and children might soon be eligible for fresh produce voucher program
By MADISON CZOPEK
Women, infants and children in low-income families could soon have access to vouchers that can be exchanged for fresh produce at select farmers markets. Rep. Martha Stevens' bill, which proposed the program, received strong support Tuesday during a Children and Families Committee hearing.
Lawmakers consider easing access to mental health care for teens who are on their own
By MADISON CZOPEK
A bill that would make it possible for minors aged 16 and 17 who live on their own to sign up for mental health care received support in a House Children and Families Committee hearing Tuesday.
Candidates for county offices may file on February 25
Candidate filing for Crawford County offices will begin on Tuesday, February 25, for the August 4 Primary Election. Positions that will open at the end of this year are District #1 Associate Commissioner, District #2 Associate Commissioner, Sheriff, Assessor, Public Administrator, Coroner, and Surveyor.
Mayor makes appointments
Steelville Mayor Michael Keen made his annual appointments for various positions within the city at the January 21 council meeting, although there was a question on the timing, and one change to his proposed list.
Anglers getting ready for March 1 trout opener
March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing in Missouri at the state’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31.