by admin | Mar 28, 2004 | News
There are seven weeks left in the legislative session, and it could be a contentious seven weeks. Deep partisan divisions are exacerbated by a campaign year. The StateSenate is ready to pass the tort reform bill approved by the House. Republican floor leader Michael...
by admin | Mar 26, 2004 | Crime / Courts, Politics / Govt
The Humansville lawsuit over the Ten Commandments hung in a high school cafeteria is prompting quite a bit of reaction. And, the issue is making its way into the race for Governor. The Polk County woman who filed the suit wants the plaque removed, claiming she has...
by admin | Mar 19, 2004 | Health / Medicine
Governor Bob Holden has joined several of the state’s large health care organizations in announcing the start of a new chronic disease care initiative. The centerpiece of the Governor’s initiative is a recently released plan developed by the State Health...
by admin | Mar 17, 2004 | Politics / Govt
Governor Bob Holden, who’s bid for the Democratic Party nomination already faces a challenge from State Auditor Claire McCaskill, is now facing another contestant. Cole County Auditor Jim LePage is seeking the nomination. LePage says he’s running as a...
by admin | Mar 17, 2004 | Politics / Govt
A prominent visible minority withdraws his name from consideration for statewide office. Public Safety Director Charles Jackson had considered a run for the LieutenantGovernor’s office. But, after a conversation with Governor Bob Holden last week, both men...
