by admin | May 16, 2003 | News
An effort to solidify the religious rights of Missourians has been approved by the Legislature and sent to Governor Bob Holden. Representative Richard Byrd of Kirkwood sponsors the bill entitled the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which he says would prohibit state...
by admin | May 16, 2003 | News
Missouri cities would be prevented from filing lawsuits against gun makers under a bill passing the Legislature and being sent to Governor Bob Holden. House sponsor Larry Crawford of California blames what he refers to as frivilous lawsuits for contributing for the...
by admin | May 15, 2003 | Politics / Govt
One of the big questions rolling around the State Capitol these days is whether Governor Bob Holden will veto any of the 12 bills forming the state budget. That would force lawmakers into a special session. Some Republican lawmakers have threatened to send the same...
by admin | May 15, 2003 | Politics / Govt
A coalition of community groups is calling on Governor Bob Holden to veto the budget sent to him by the Legislature. The Missouri Coalition for Budget and Policy Priorities has previously stated its concerns over the impact of proposed budget cuts on many Missourians....
by admin | May 14, 2003 | Politics / Govt
Nobody seems to be budging in the fight between Governor Bob Holden and legislative leaders over the budget. Holden says lawmakers have two days to send him bills raising enough revenue to pay for the budget they passed last week. Holden says he’ll call...
