Jim Talent is officially in the race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Jean Carnahan. The...
Talent Files Candidacy Papers To Run For Senate
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Governor Declares Economic Emergency
Governor Bob Holden has officially declared an economic emergency in the state, authorizing the...
K.C. Casino Fined For Poor Record Keeping
The Argosy Riverside Casino, which operates near Kansas City, has been slapped by the State Gaming...
Gephardt Blasts Bush Plan On Nuclear Waste Disposal
Congressman Richard Gephardt is criticizing President Bush's plan to shop nuclear wastes to Nevada...
President Bush Planning Missouri Visit
President George W. Bush will visit Missouri on March 18th to take part in a campaign fundraiser...
Holden Addresses National Ethanol Conference
Governor Bob Holden has addressed the National Ethanol Conference, meeting in San Diego,...
Blunt Moves Closer To Securing Important Post In U.S. House
Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt appears to have a lock on the number three job in the...
Bond Blasts Democrats’ Election Reform Amendment
Senator Christopher Bond is criticizing a Senate amendment that effectively puts the blocks on his...
State Troopers Press Lawmakers For Better Pay
Members of the State Highway Patrol gathered today at the State Capitol in Jefferson City to raise...
Filing Begins For Political Candidates
Long lines formed at the Secretary of State's office at the beginning of this business day, the...
Political Candidate Filing Period Set To Begin
Filing for state offices begins tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Term limits mean dozens of House and...
Election Reform To Be Taken Up On Capitol Hill
Washington lawmakers return to Capitol Hill today, following their Presidents' Day break, and one...
Controversial Senate Figure Calls It Quits
A lightning rod figure in the State Senate has resigned. For about two weeks, questions have been...
Republicans Kick Back In Springfield
Republicans from throughout Missouri have descended on Springfield this weekend for the party's...
Skelton Announces Re-Election Bid
West central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton - the ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Armed...
Carnahan And Talent Remain Close In Poll
A public opinion poll conducted by the Garin-Hart-Yang polling firm shows the race for Missouri's...
Poll Shows Senate Race Neck And Neck
A new public opinion poll on this year's U.S. Senate race in Missouri shows it's a very tight...
Carnahan Gives Tongue-Lashing To Former Enron Chief
A former Missourian gets a heavy dose of criticism from a current U.S. Senator from Missouri at a...
K.C. Mayor Lobbies Lawmakers For Economic Package
Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes has visited the State Capitol in Jefferson City, lobbying state...
Carnahan Responds To GOP Attack Ads
Senator Jean Carnahan has responded to the Republican campaign advertisements that target her over...
Republicans Target Carnahan In Ad Campaign
The fierce politicking in the campaign for Senator Carnahan's U.S. Senate seat is getting into...
Senator Bond Blames Daschle For Death Of Stimulus Package
The death of the economic stimulus package in the U.S. Senate has resulted in charges that...
Mexican Poker Target Of State Senators
A dangerous rodeo game known as "Mexican Poker" is the target of an some State Senators who want...
Senate Committee Rejects Holden Appointment
The Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee has rejected Governor Bob Holden's appointment of...
State Treasurer Unveils New Investment Plan For Municipalities
State Treasurer Nancy Farmer has taken the wraps off a new investment proposal designed to benefit...
Missouri Officials Prepare For Visit To Ford
The passenger list is being put together for Friday's trip to Dearborn, Michigan, by Missouri...
Missouri Senate Candidates Rake In The Cash
This year's race for a Missouri seat in the United States Senate already has attracted more than...
Ethics Commission Approves New Campaign Contribution Limits
The Missouri Ethics Commission has approved new political contribution limits for individuals....
Partisan Evaluations Follow Budget Proposals
The Governor has outlined his ideas for keeping state programs and services going despite severe...
Governor Rolls The Dice On Education Funding
Governor Bob Holden makes it clear in his State of the State Address that education is his top...