Lawmakers and the governor agree on the problems the state faces—lack of money, the need for ethics reform, stronger economic development programs, and funding for education among others. And although the parties are talking of working together, there is evidence of flashpoints. [Read more...]
Ethics Commission releases web videos to aid candidates and campaigns
January 6, 2010 By
The Missouri Ethics Commission takes another step forward in its effort to make information easily accessible by computer. On the heels of the Commission’s release of four web videos designed to help lobbyists comply with state rules and regulations the agency has now unveiled two more web tutorials – these ones aimed at helping candidates and campaigns comply with election laws.
“We continually work to improve the information that we provide to our filers and to the public,” said Ethics Commission Executive Director Julie Allen in an interview with the Missourinet. “We’ve released two campaign finance tutorials on our web site. One is Candidate Reporting Requirements and the other one is about Forming a Campaign Finance Committee.” [Read more...]
House opens session as talk of ethics clashes with ethical problems
January 6, 2010 By
House Speaker Ron Richard opens session
On a day clouded by ethical problems, the Missouri House opens a new session with a call to enact ethics reform.
House Speaker Ron Richard (R-Joplin) concentrates on ethics during his opening day address.
“We must never forget we sit in the people’s chamber and our sacred duty as their elected officials is the maintenance of the integrity and sanctity of the Missouri House of Representatives,” Richard tells fellow House members in his opening day remarks. [Read more...]
Senate leader pushes ethics, jobs, balanced budget
January 6, 2010 By
State senators have started their legislative session with a pep talk from their leader, Charlie Shields of St. Joseph, who say this is the session for tight budgeting, full funding for elementary and secondary education and an overhaul of the state government ethics laws. [Read more...]
MoDOT having harder time clearing roads
January 6, 2010 By
MoDOT crews are out in force to clear the roads as another winter storm sweeps the state, but they’re being less effective than before.
Maintenence engineer Tim Jackson says winter elements from the north will descend on Missouri on Wednesday and Thursday and the combination of record cold and blowing snow will make getting roads clear for travel a more difficult job.
