Gov. Nixon praises legislature for work on budget, mental services, education; says it ‘fell flat’ on Medicaid expansion, tax credit reform (AUDIO / VIDEO)
May 17, 2013 By Jessica Machetta
Gov. Jay Nixon says the Missouri Legislature made significant progress in some key areas, such as expanding access to mental health services, funding higher education on a performance outcomes-based model, and creating business incentives to bolster the economy. He says the legislature worked in the final week of session to fund First Steps, so children with special needs can access early intervention, and Missouri Works to provide job resources. Nixon also praised the legislature for its … [Read More...]
Economic Development bill major failure on last day (AUDIO)
May 17, 2013 By Bob Priddy
A second major casualty of a filibuster on the last day of the legislative session is an economic development bill. Senator Eric Schmitt of Kirkwood had hoped to gain passage of a series of issues he says are at a 'critical point" The bill included new caps on two of the state's biggest tax credits programs--historic preservation and low income housing. Schmitt had argued the legislature needed to act after years of just talking. "Dear Lord! Every year somebody is waiting for this … [Read More...]
Stealing from a police surveillance vehicle not a smart idea
May 17, 2013 By Jessica Machetta
This from today's St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A St. Louis man is accused of trying to steal the starter out of a police anti-riot vehicle. The armored vehicle -- called "The Raptor" -- is equipped with surveillance cameras and displays big white lettering that reads "We are watching you." Clearly having missed the obvious warning, 26-year-old Jerome Rankins has been arrested and charged with tampering. He was picked up by police after he was picked up on film by the truck's video cameras. … [Read More...]
Clay to award Congressional Gold Medal to black World War II veteran in St. Louis
May 17, 2013 By Jessica Machetta
Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay has announced that he will award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation’s highest honors, to World War II veteran, Mr. William Taylor, USMC. Clay says Taylor served in the segregated Montford Point Marines. The Montford Point Marines helped break the back of segregation in the US Armed Forces while distinguishing themselves in combat in the Pacific theater. In addition to honoring Taylor with the Congressional Gold Medal, Congressman Clay will also … [Read More...]
Powerball jackpot reaches a record $600 million (AUDIO)
May 17, 2013 By Mary Farucci
The Powerball jackpot is pushing high payouts due to strong sales and continues to get pushed higher before this Saturday's drawing... and it has. It's now soared to a record $600 million with a cash value estimated at $376.9 million. Saturday's estimated Powerball jackpot has rised from $550 million to $600 million, and due to overwhelming number of ticket purchases made in Missouri, the gigantic jackpot could possibily keep on growing before this weekend's drawing. Executive Director … [Read More...]
Legislature
Gov. Nixon praises legislature for work on budget, mental services, education; says it ‘fell flat’ on Medicaid expansion, tax credit reform (AUDIO / VIDEO)
May 17, 2013 By Jessica Machetta
Gov. Jay Nixon says the Missouri Legislature made significant progress in some key areas, such as expanding access to mental health services, funding higher education on a performance outcomes-based model, and creating business incentives to bolster the economy. He says the legislature worked in the final week of session to fund First Steps, so children [...]
Politics & Government
Gov. Nixon praises legislature for work on budget, mental services, education; says it ‘fell flat’ on Medicaid expansion, tax credit reform (AUDIO / VIDEO)
May 17, 2013 By Jessica Machetta
Gov. Jay Nixon says the Missouri Legislature made significant progress in some key areas, such as expanding access to mental health services, funding higher education on a performance outcomes-based model, and creating business incentives to bolster the economy. He says the legislature worked in the final week of session to fund First Steps, so children [...]
Economy
New House tax deduction hits wall in Senate
May 7, 2013 By Bob Priddy
A plan to give buyers of new homes an income tax deduction has been sidetracked by senators who say state government should not meddle in the real estate market. The House has approved a bill allowing buyers of new homes a tax deduction equal to two percent of the price of the newly-built home. The [...]
