Missourinet News Director Bob Priddy and Managing Editor Brent Martin talk with Darin Jobe about the autism bill that recently passed the Missouri Senate and the expected contentious budget debates that are sure to be coming.
Legislature has 8 weeks to submit balanced budget
March 19, 2010 By
Spring break is over. Tough budget decisions ahead.
March 12, 2010 By
Governor Nixon has proposed trimming an additional $500 million from the Missouri State Budget. Missourinet News Director Bob Priddy talks with Darin Jobe about the implications of the cuts. Bob also gives a plug for Ron Powers, a prominent author and biographer. Ron will be visiting MU’s campus next week for a 3 day lecture series to discuss Mark Twain on the 100th anniversary of his death.
House passes an autism measure and a factory jobs incentive plan
February 19, 2010 By
The House sends a measure to the Senate regarding treatment for those diagnosed on the autism spectrum, requiring insurance companies that are regulated by the State of Missouri to cover some treatments. The House also passes a measure that will attempt to lure new manufacturing jobs and encourage existing manufacturing jobs to stay in Missouri by giving special tax incentives.
Houses passes restriction on TANF program
February 12, 2010 By
House and Senate debate TANF programs, with the House passing a measure that would restrict Temporary Assistance for Needy Family benefits being distributed to Missourians if they test positive for drugs.
In a federal and state budget battle, Senator McCaskill sends an open letter to some members of the Missouri legislature regarding the acceptance and use of federal stimulus money.
Legislature passes measure rejecting tax reassessment
January 29, 2010 By
Bob Priddy, Brent Martin and Steve Walsh talk with Darin Jobe about activity in the legislature this week including the rejection of the Tax Commissions recommendation to change the valuations of farmland across the state. They also discuss the future of The President casino and what to expect over the coming week.
