Holden stands firm on death penalty

A spokesman for Governor Holden denies allegations that the clemency process has failed to protect the rights of inmates condemned to die. Spokesman Jerry Nachtigal says Holden will continue the practice of the late Governor Carnahan in thoroughly reviewing all...

Carmichael optimistic for Holden

State Democratic Party Chairman Joe Carmichael sees great promise as Bob Holden begins his term as governor. Carmichael says Holden struck the right theme in coining, “One Missouri, one bright future.”Carmichael expects the two political parties to be able...

Budget crunch looms

State programs and services to taxpayers are going to have to take a $300 million dollar hit in the next six months unless state officials can find some new money to pay the bills. Governor Holden found about the shortfall in state income after he was elected....

Senator floats roads tax idea

A proposal that would earmark some sales tax for transportation has been made in the state senate. Senator Jim Mathewson suggests increasing the sales tax by one cent and adding two cents to the fuel tax to raise $650 million dollars a year. It’s the first time...

Holden working on TWA situation

Governor Holden is trying get a phone call through to the head of American Airlines to find out if the stories going around about American’s plans to take over TWA are true. He hopes to have the call today. Holden says the reports that TWA is about to go...