A year after the coronavirus pandemic sidelined education, the University of Missouri announced an effort to drastically expand its online programs during a virtual press conference Tuesday.
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A former legislative employee has sued the House and several employees alleging he was wrongfully terminated after requesting a mask mandate in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Without a bill like SB 51, our local entities will be subjected to the threat of COVID-19 related lawsuits by opportunistic lawyers."
"As COVID made clear, the state legislature needs to give health care regulators the flexibility to meet patients’ needs and expand rural health care."
“For now, we ask that vaccinators work in their communities to plan for March 15. We want this to be a smooth process, and it will be up to vaccinators to start planning now so that Tier 3 populations are ready.”
"Most other states have already taken steps to shield businesses and organizations from pandemic-related lawsuits."
“Given the data, Missouri has already fallen behind on vaccine distribution to Black populations."
“It’s because of you that we’re able to get through this.”
"We need to do the right thing and pass this liability reform so that we can continue to safely and swiftly reopen our state."