by admin | Jan 31, 2001 | Politics / Govt
The final debate on the confirmation of John Ashcroft is underway in the United States Senate. And it could be a long, long day. One of the Democratic leaders of the senate, Nevada’s Harry Reid, is sending out the word. “We didn’t do as much...
by admin | Jan 31, 2001 | Transportation
Governor Holden says he wants to lead. But he doesn’t appear willing to step forward on solving the state’s transportation problems. Some legislators were hoping Governor Holden would suggest some ideas for meeting the state’s transportation needs....
by admin | Jan 31, 2001 | News
The State Senate Judiciary Committee is considering legislation to exempt the mentally retarded from the death penalty. Among those appearing before a Committee hearing at the Capitol was Cole County Prosecutor Richard Callahan, who supports the legislation because he...
by admin | Jan 31, 2001 | News
Legislation to cut back on the number of telemarketing phone calls Missourians receive during the evening hours is set to take effect in July. But a State Representative from High Ridge says that legislation isn’t good enough. Rick Johnson has come up with new...
by admin | Jan 31, 2001 | Education
An initiative petition drive to make it easier for school districts to borrow money could face Missouri voters next November. The proposal would drop the super majorities needed to approve school bond issues to build and renovate school buildings. Missouri PTA...
