JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House of Representatives decided Monday that if 19 other states decide to keep their time permanently in Daylight Saving Time, then Missourians will too.

The House gave its approval to House Bill 340, which would establish “Daylight Saving as the new Standard Time Pact consisting of this state [Missouri] and any other states desiring to abstain from conservation of daylight saving time.”

The Daylight Saving Time bill says that once 20 states join a pact to move the clocks ahead permanently, all would do so. Then, in the fall, states would not move back their clocks.

The bill was read three times and passed 104-52. It was forwarded to the Missouri Senate for review. Lawmakers have until May 17 to pass it before they adjourn the legislative session.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brian Finucane, of Fisher & Phillips managing partner and employment law attorney discusses how to talk politics in the workplace without causing an uproar.

How should you go about talking about controversial topics in the office?

• Know your employer`s rules/expectations
• Express your views respectfully
• Don`t bash or bother fellow employees
• Don`t display campaign stuff without permission
• Don`t pressure fellow employees for support
• Remember work time is for work

 
What rules should be established to encourage a conflict-free discussion?

• Figure out what rules are right for your workplace
• Communicate those rules/expectations
• Require professional and respectful conduct
• Don`t ignore troublemakers
• Don`t allow politics to disrupt work
• Promptly address and correct problems

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill and Congressman Dennis Kucinich are among the speakers this weekend for the Jackson County Democratic Committee’s 24th annual Truman Days event.

It’s Friday night and Saturday at the Holiday Inn Coco Key at Blue Ridge Cut-off and Interstate 70 across from Kauffman Stadium. Read more...