Governor Bob Holden has released $43-Million in state funding to 13 agencies he had withheld since last July. The money goes to a variety of state services including sheltered workshops, firefighter training schools, veterans’ homes, and others. In a news release, Holden cites a better economic situation in the state for the release. State Budget Director Linda Luebbering says numbers from the State Revenue Department show about a five percent growth. That five percent growth is what Republican lawmakers had predicted a year ago. Holden had called it too optimistic.
Presidential Candidate Kerry Visits Missouri
April 30, 2004 By
Presumptive Democrat nominee for President John Kerry has made a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, calling on the United States to get a broader-based, international backing for the war in Iraq. Kerry said America is more secure when respected, not feared. Kerry’s appearance at the small central Missouri school comes just days after Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at Westminster, blasting Kerry’s record on military matters. School officials wanted to invite the Massachusetts Senator to balance what was said there. Kerry wraps up his Missouri visit with a campaign event in St. Louis. Singer Carol King is among the special guests at that gala.
Edmonds’ Blast Wins It For Cardinals In 13th
April 30, 2004 By
The Cardinals battled back and finally won another game at Busch Stadium, topping the Phillies 5-4 in 13 innings. Jim Edmonds broke a 4-4 tie with his fifth home run of the year. Chris Carpenter didn’t get the win, but pitched seven innings allowing three runs off two hits and two walks. He struck out seven. Steve Kline, Julian Tavarez and Mike Lincoln held the Phils scoreless over the final four innings. Reggie Sander’s two-out pinch-hit triple in the eighth gave St. Louis a 4-2 lead, but Ricky Ledee hit a two-run homer off Jason Isringhausen in the ninth to tie it. The Cards are 4-9 at home…. Tony LaRussa asked officials to look at Pat Burrell”s bat. LaRussa didn’t necessarily think there was anything wrong with the bat. He said he had it done because the Phillies wanted to see if Julian Tavarez had an illegal substance on his cap.
Royals Blow Another Lead
April 30, 2004 By
The Royals and Rangers went back and forth all afternoon, with Texas wining 9-7. The two teams traded leads all day long and the Royals went into the ninth inning with a 7-6 advantage. But Curtis Leskanic was belted for three runs off three hits. Michael Young tied it up with a solo home run and Brad Fullmer broke the tie with a two-run shot. Leskanic was stuck with the loss and dropped to 0-3. He has an ERA of 10.68. Joe Randa and Carlos Beltran drove in two runs apiece in the loss. The Royals head to New York for a weekend series with the Yankees.
Chiefs and Rams Begin Rookie Camp
April 30, 2004 By
The Chiefs and Rams are holding their rookie camps this weekend in Kansas City and St. Louis. Along with the seven players each team took in the 2004 NFL Draft, they will bring in a number of rookie free agents signed this week. The Chiefs have 11 non-roster free agents coming in and the Rams have 21. The Rams practices will also serve as their first mini-camp as well. The Chiefs will be without two of their higher picks this weekend. Defensive tackle Junior Siavii (2nd round) and wide receiver Samie Parker (4th round) are still in school at the University of Oregon.
