by admin | Dec 4, 2003 | Crime / Courts, Education
A dispute over the power of the Governor to withhold education funding is now before the State Supreme Court. Attorney Michael Delaney represents the 14 school districts suing Governor Holden, stating the state constitution prohibits him from withholding $190-Million...
by admin | Dec 2, 2003 | Education
Governor Bob Holden has released $83-Million in withheld state funds to schools. $75-Million of that goes to elementary and secondary edcuation. The rest goes to colleges and universities. Holden says he can release the money for education because the state is getting...
by admin | Nov 26, 2003 | Politics / Govt
Missouri’s Senior RX Program, which offers discounts on prescription drugs for senior citizens, will remain – even though the federal Medicare drug prescription drug benefit has been approved. Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell, the state’s advocate for...
by admin | Nov 19, 2003 | Crime / Courts
The State Supreme Court has set a January 22, 2004 hearing on the lawsuit challenging the state concealed weapons law. The court will hear oral arguments on the law enacted by the legislature over the veto of Governor Holden. A St. Louis Circuit Judge has ruled the...
by admin | Nov 18, 2003 | Politics / Govt
New broadsides have been fired in the sharp partisan battle about the amount of money the state has for its programs. Education is the issue. Holden says the Republican legisalture passed an irresponsible budget and the only way he could meet the constititional...
