This week, Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell took over power, at least partially, while Governor...
Agreement Between Holden and Maxwell Raises Questions
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Politics / Govt
Senate Set to Pass Unchanged Budget Bills
Almost nothing is certain as this day begins at the state Capitol. Here's what seems to be...
Holden Gives No Indication Whether He Will Sign Budget Bills
Governor Holden gives no indication whether he will sign the budget bills the legislature appears...
McCaskill Criticizes Holden’s Role in Budget Battle
State Auditor Claire McCaskill refuses to say publicly she's thinking of challenging Governor...
White Set to Become First Black Chief Justice
The next Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court wants to push for a less-political judicial...
Historic Supreme Court Records Now Available
More than 7,000 legal cases that provide a portrait of Missouri's first 30 years as a state and 40...
Governor and Lt. Governor Sign Agreement
In the past, there have been issues of who is in control of state government when the Governor is...
House Looks to Wrap Up Budget Work Today
Republican leaders in the House say they will attempt today to formalize their intention to return...
No House Hearings Scheduled on Revenue Packages
Governor Holden wants the legislature to raise revenues rather than make cuts to public schools,...
Accusations Directed At Ashcroft Over Political Ties
Attorney General John Ashcroft is being accused of avoiding an investigation of Westar Energy...
Governor Announces He’ll Accept Two Budget Bills – Veto Two Others
Governor Bob Holden says he'll accept two of the four budget bills revised by the Legislature...
Democratic Party General Chairman Calling It Quits
Missouri State Democratic Party General Chairman Joe Carmichael is stepping down. Carmichael, a...
Budget Cuts Close Four Liquor Control Offices
The State Division of Liquor Control has closed four of its district offices because of budget...
Governor Keeps Hope Alive In Budget Battle
Governor Bob Holden keeps hoping Republican leaders in the Legislature will come around to his way...
Bush Leads Gephardt In Missouri In New Poll
Missouri Republicans are taking delight in a statewide poll by Research 2000 of Rockville,...
Holden Signs Nursing Home Reform Bill
Governor Bob Holden has signed into law nursing home reform legislation which gives greater...
Missouri Senators Probe TWA Deal
Missouri's two U.S. Senators have held a hearing in the nation's capital to try to figure out what...
Dollars Promoting Tourism Being Spent Despite Budget Woes
One of the areas of the budget not caught up in the budget debate this year is the money dedicated...
Missouri Chamber Rejects Elimination Of Governor’s "Business Loophole"
Governor Bob Holden still insists he needs tax increases to bring the budget into balance, with...
PMI Score Indicates State’s Economy Is Improving
Missouri's Purchasing Managers' Index for May points to continued economic expansion. The state's...
Governor Speaks To Joint Session Of Legislature
Governor Bob Holden has delivered a speech to a joint session of the Legislature which is in...
Business Groups Converge On Capitol
Business groups will gather at the state capitol today to encourage lawmakers to keep tax...
Congresswoman McCarthy Facing Ethics Probe
Kansas City Congresswoman Karen McCarthy, already under fire after she disclosed she is battling...
Holden Takes Aim At Bush Administration For Economic Woes
As Governor Bob Holden puts pressure on state lawmakers to approve his tax increase proposals,...
Missouri’s Jobless Rate Down In April
Missouri's employment situation improved in April after three somewhat flat months. According to...
Budget Director Presents New Budget Numbers
An analysis of the state's current budget situation indicates things might be worse than...
Special Interest Groups Press For More Money From Legislature
Members of several groups who say more money is needed for state social programs are changing...
Governor Issues Formal Call For Special Session
Governor Bob Holden has formally called for a special session of the Legislature, to begin at non...
Senator Talent Says Federal Aid Money For ’04 Could Be Repeated In ’05
The federal aid package coming to Missouri as part of the tax cut legislation signed by President...
Holden And Legislators Asked To Use Federal Windfall To Help Balance Budget
Missouri's two United States Senators, Christopher Bond and Jim Talent, are urging Governor Bob...