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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...
Governor says State of the State is Challenging
Governor Holden delivered the state of the state address this morning at the Capitol in front of...
More Cuts In State Spending Expected
More cuts in state spending are coming. This time from the agencies that actually spend the money....
Lawmakers Take Steps To Better Protect Seniors
Legislators will have a law designed to protect senior citizens better in front of them this...
Holden Sets Date For Special Elections
Governor Bob Holden has announced a special election date for two vacant seats in the Missouri...
Carnahan Makes It Official – She’s Running!
Senator Jean Carnahan will run for the U.S. Senate seat she now holds. Carnahan has sent a letter...
President Talks Economy And Farms In Visit To Southwest Missouri
President George W. Bush has paid a visit to southwest Missouri, talking to farmers at a feed mill...
President Visits Missouri Monday
President George W. Bush will visit Missouri on Monday as part of a three-state swing to showcase...
Ford Closing Hazelwood Plant
The Ford Motor Company has announced a series of job cuts and plant closures. And, the Hazelwood...