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UPDATE: State Fair director responds to rodeo incident with Obama dummy, says clown is banned (AUDIO)
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UPDATE: Rodeo announcer responds (AUDIO)
The announcer at the Missouri State Fair rodeo Saturday night says that's not his voice you hear...
‘Obama’ rodeo clown at State Fair chased down by bull, bi-partisan outrage ensues (AUDIO / VIDEO)
A rodeo clown wearing an Obama mask at the State Fair has spurred political action on the part of...
McCaskill: bill would cut red tape, get projects moving, put people to work (AUDIO / VIDEO)
Sen. Claire McCaskill has unveiled a bill to cut permitting and get projects moving. She says the...
Nixon takes “Save the Veto” tour to Fulton (AUDIO)
Nixon is in full campaign mode as he tries to rally interest groups and the public to pressure the...
Obama says America can’t thrive on current economic model (AUDIO)
President Obama largely focused on the economy, the wage gap, and the need for more jobs through...
State lawmaker: DOR scans a violation of law, Governor’s office behind them
The Chairman of a House Committee investigating whether Missouri law was violated in regard to the...
University ‘overwhelmed’ by public response to Obama speech set for tomorrow (AUDIO)
More than 2,000 people are expected to attend President Barack Obama's speech at the University of...
Mental Health Director talks budget withholds, Medicaid expansion
The Department of Mental Health could take a $68 million hit to its budget if money withheld by...
Gov. Nixon takes action on several bills related to the judicial system, utilities and children
The Governor also vetoes several pieces of legislation. The following is from a press release from...
Jones hints at run at Attorney General
It sounds like Missouri's House Speaker wants to move across the street when term limits take him...
Nixon withholds small part of state funding, GOP angry (AUDIO)
Governor Nixon is withholding about 1.6% of the state budget for the fiscal year starting...
House committee questions effectiveness of scans in fighting fraud
A House Committee investigating the Revenue Department's handling of Missourians information has...
Missouri’s senators split on immigration vote (AUDIO)
Missouri's senators split their votes on passage of the immigration bill. But both agree it faces...
Missouri Baptists say the marriage debate continues
The Missouri Baptist Convention has responded to U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning same-sex...
KC mayor talks gun control measures (AUDIO)
Kansas City Mayor Sly James says gun control and violence was a hot topic at the annual conference...
House panel holds day one of testimony about Real ID compliance
The House Bipartisan Committee on Privacy Protection has asked whether the Department of Revenue...
ACLU, Congressman Clay, PROMO say Supreme Court decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act is a historic victory for civil rights (AUDIO)
The American Civil Liberties Union says the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the Defense of...
Auditor faults Patrol plane purchase, other operations (AUDIO)
State auditor Tom Schweich questions the Highway Patrol's purchase of a new airplane last winter,...
Blunt says distrust in federal government is growing (AUDIO)
Senator Blunt says President Obama is surrounded by scandal lately, and that doesn't bode well for...
State lawmaker wants agency documents on brownfield tax credits
A state lawmaker has requested documents from two state agencies regarding how the state awards...
Recovering from disgrace: two Missouri politicians tell how (AUDIO)
They call themselves "recovering politicians"---political figures whose careers and dreams have...
Secy. Kander marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, offers tips for protection
Secretary of State Jason Kander cautions investors not to fall victim to investment fraud. To mark...
Blunt talks priorities in debate of immigration legislation
The U.S. Senate has begun debate of immigration reform legislation billed by President Obama as...
Nixon administration gears up to fight override (AUDIO)
The Nixon administration is going to spend the summer campaigning against an override of the veto...
Missouri quality control group calls regional approach to medical oversight a bad idea (AUDIO)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have unveiled a plan to consolidate state quality...
We have 8 members of the U. S. House again
Everybody in Missouri has a representative in the United States House of Representatives again. ...
Nixon vetoes tax bill
Governor Nixon has vetoed a bill that mistakenly would have eliminated the sales tax exemption for...
Sen. McCaskill focuses on reigning in costs, cracking down on scams (VIDEO)
Sen. Claire McCaskill says scams and marketing practices might be costing taxpayers $5.4 billion...
What if the Lieutenant Govenor leaves?
Peter Kinder remains Missouri's Lieutenant Governor. But the possibility earlier this year that...