by admin | Jan 16, 2004 | Politics / Govt
New campaign finance reports seem to show the ability of people in power to raise a lot of money. Incumbent Governor Bob Holden has more money on hand than his two main opponents, combined – More than $3-Million. In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Senate...
by admin | Jan 14, 2004 | Politics / Govt
It’s official. Secretary of State Matt Blunt is seeking higher office. In what’s been one of the worst-kept secrets in state politics, Blunt has announced his run for the Governor’s seat. And, right out of the gate, Blunt is making campaign promises....
by admin | Jan 14, 2004 | Politics / Govt
The Senate Republican strategy in this campaign year to attack the budget policies of Democrat Governor Bob Holden is being played out with a proposed constitutionalamendment. Republicans say Governor Holden should not be proposing budgets that require tax increases...
by admin | Jan 14, 2004 | News
A House committee has approved a resolution questioning the legality of the agreement between the State and service unions to deduct union or so-called fairshare fees, even from workers who don’t want to pay. Representative Richard Byrd of Kirkwood sponsors the...
by admin | Jan 12, 2004 | Crime / Courts, Education, Politics / Govt
The Chairman of the legislative Committee on Education is expressing concerns over Governor Bob Holden’s support for a lawsuit against the funding formula for schools.The 243 school districts that are part of the lawsuit claim the current funding formula is...