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DED Releases Study On Transportation Initiative
The Department of Economic Development is out with its own study of the impact of the...
State Patient Care Workers Begin Contract Talks
The first round of contract talks stemming from Governor Bob Holden's executive order giving many...
Missouri Congressman Comments On Traficant Future
Northeast Missouri Congressman Kenny Hulshof says expelled Ohio Congressman James Traficant might...
State Supreme Court Orders Judge To Toss Planned Parenthood Lawsuit
A State Supreme Court ruling directs a circuit judge inJefferson City to allow Attorney General...
State Panel Approves Sale Of Promissory Notes To Aid Budget Situation
The Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority - the state panel set up to administer the sale of...
Gephardt Provides More Hints Of Possible White House Bid
Another indication of St. Louis Congressman Richard Gephardt's presidential aspirations come in...
Carnahan Calls For Changes In Laws Dealing With Generic Drugs
Senator Jean Carnahan wants federal law changed so generic drugs can come onto the market earlier....
Democratic Party Ad Raises GOP Ire
Questions are being asked about a Missouri Democratic Party television ad which promotes Senator...
State Auditor Sees Progress In Addressing Concerns
About 70 percent of the items suggested by the State Auditor's Office as needing fixing in state...
Deal Between State And AmerenUE Would Lower Electric Rates For Customers
An ongoing challenge of the rates charged by the state's largest electic company results in a deal...
Economic Development Department Calls For Change In Economic Strategy
State Economic Development Director Joe Driskill says it's time for the state to change its...
Senate Race Raising And Spending Big Bucks
Look for a lot of ads touting the major candidates for the United States Senate after the August...
Governor Completes Bill Signings From Legislative Session
Governor Bob Holden has finished action on all pieces of legislation from this year signing...
Missouri’s U.S. Senate Race Heats Up As Republicans And Democrats Exchange Allegations
The campaign heats up. The State Republican Party has filed charges with the Federal Election...
GOP Alleges Carnahan Campaign Violations
The State Republican Party plans to file charges Friday with the Federal Election Commission...
Deadline To Register For August 6th Election Is Here
Today marks a deadline for people intending to vote in the August 6th elections. They must be...
Thousands Of Missourians Run Out Of Jobless Benefits
About ten-thousand Missourians have run out of employment benefits in the last month - even with a...
Voter Manual Available For November’s Races
The Voter's Self-Defense Manual is available to Missourians who want to do some research on their...
Governor Signs Pledge Of Allegiance Bill
A new law dealing with the Pledge of Allegiance is in place this July Fourth holiday. Governor Bob...
Auditor Highlights Problems At School For The Deaf In Fulton
State Auditor Claire McCaskill says it's time for the state to take a hard look at the School for...
Holden Signs "Safe Place For Newborns Act"
Governor Holden has signed into law a bill the "Safe Place for Newborns Act" which allows parents...
Talent Announces Homeland Security Initiative
U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Talent has launched a proposal to help protect the country's homeland...
Auditor Points To Conflict Of Interest In State Pharmacy Program
The State Auditor believes the man who runs the state's pharmacy program in the Department of...
Holden Signs Homeland Security Legislation
Governor Bob Holden has signed into law so-called homeland security legislation, a bill aimed at...
Carnahan Speaks Out Against Yucca Mountain Nukes Site
Senator Carnahan has come out against the use of Nevada's Yucca Mountain as a national storage...
House Republican Leader Calls For Governor To Release Withholdings
A Republican leader who stood against Governor Bob Holden's request to use the Rainy Day Fund at...
Senate Candidate Launches Pledge Petition Drive
One of Missouri's U.S. Senate candidates is doing more than just venting his anger over a court...
Payday Loan Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Bob Holden has signed into law legislation that caps the amount of interest that can be...
Tough Budget Decision Remains … Despite Fiscal Improvements
State revenues have perked up as the current fiscal year comes to a close, but apparently they...