Legislature Passes Holden’s "Jobs Now" Initiative

The Legislature has approved Governor Bob Holden’s Jobs Now proposal, which he says demonstrates a commitment to build on Missouri’s economic momentum by creating jobs in the short term and by building a foundation for long term job and economic growth....

Foster Care Bill Moves Closer To Being Sent To Governor

Compromise has been the key to shape a foster care bill into a measure it appears both the House and Senate will approve and the Governor will sign. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway has been pushing a provision that would require a hearing before a judge within 72...

Governor’s "Jobs Now" Proposal In Jeopardy In Senate

Governor Bob Holden’s “Jobs Now” program runs into opposition and an effort to “pile on” other Legislation in the last week of this session. The Governor wants to create jobs by selling bonds for public works projects. The proposal has...

Governor Holden’s Mother Dies

Wanda Mae Holden, the mother of Governor Bob Holden, has died after a long illness at her home in Birch Tree. She was 77. Mrs. Holden was a native of Kansas City and moved to the farm in southern Missouri after marrying Robert Lee Holden in 1948. She is survived by...