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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...
Appeals Court Ruling Blasted By Missouri Politicians
Missouri's Capitol Hill lawmakers are putting party lines aside as they criticize the decision by...
Governor Signs 2003 Budget
Governor Bob Holden has signed the state's $18.9-Billion operating budget. In so doing, Holden...
State Officials Race Against Deadline For Setting Up Sale Of Tobacco Bonds
State officials involved in the effort to sell bonds against future tobacco settlement earnings...
Governor Signs Bill Aiding State’s Wine Industry
Governor Holden has signed legislation aimed primarily at providing new production and marketing...
Jobless Rate For May Declines
A half-percent drop in the Missouri jobless rate has been recorded for May. The May rate was...
Gephardt Says Go Slow On Palestinian State Talk
The leader of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives thinks President Bush should...
Election Reform Bill Signed Into Law
Reforms in state election laws, passed by the state legislature, have been signed into law by...
Local Newspaper Sues City of Joplin
The city of Joplin is being sued by the local newspaper, which wants to know how many taxpayer...
Mayors Worry About Terrorism
Terrorism was a focus of US mayors meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. Even as Washington debated...
Head of Child Support Division Pledges Cooperation
State Child Support Enforcement Division Director Gary Bailey says his staff is working with the...
House Minority Leader Supports Bush On Saddam Ouster Plan
Congressman Richard Gephardt of St. Louis has endorsed the Bush Administration plan to remove...
Nursing Homes Sue Governor Over Cuts
Nursing homes are suing Governor Holden to restore the $20-Million cut from this fiscal year's...
President Talks Up Homeland Security During Missouri Visit
President George W. Bush pays a visit to Kansas City, talking up homeland security and campaigning...
Governor Signs Budget Balancing Bill
Governor Bob Holden has signed legislation allowing the state to sell a portion of Missouri's...
Bush To Visit Missouri
President Bush is scheduled to visit Kansas City on Tuesday, June 11th, to campaign for Republican...
Hulshof Pushes Tax Breaks For Biodiesel
Northeast Missouri Congressman Kenny Hulshof is optimistic his push for tax breaks to produce more...
KC And Firefighters Agree To Truce
Kansas City and its firefighters are going to keep on talking. The sides in the labor dispute have...
Bond Authors Bill Aimed At Terrorists Targeting Chemicals
When Capitol Hill lawmakers return to Washington next week, they'll be presented with legislation...
Effort To Stop Public Stadium Funding Goes On
Petitions are expected to be filed with the St. Louis Election Board today that would demand a...
AG Calls On Governor To Veto Payday Loan Bill
Attorney General Jay Nixon is calling on Governor Bob Holden to veto the payday loan bill passed...
"Found" Money From Washington Prevents Furloughs
The federal government is sending the state of Missouri $1.5-Million more than previously expected...
Governor Cancels Furloughs
Governor Bob Holden has cancelled the furloughs of state employees which had been planned for next...
Government And Business Leaders Meet At The Lake
Government and business leaders are putting their heads together today at the Lake of the Ozarks...
Cuts? What Cuts?
Two weeks ago when it was announced the State Department of Social Services would have to cut...
GOP Senate Candidate Promotes Health Care Proposal
Republican Senate Candidate Jim Talent says if he's elected he'll work to extend health care...