President Visits Tornado-Ravaged Southwest Missouri

President George W. Bush has visited areas of southwest Missouri that were devastated by tornado activity a little over a week ago. The President toured Piere City, which was crushed by the storm. Joining the President on his visit were Governor Bob Holden, U.S....

Legislative Leaders Call On Governor To Sign Budget

A meeting of the minds in Jefferson City as Governor Bob Holden met today with Senate Leader Peter Kinder of Cape Girardeau and House Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods to discuss the $19-Billion budget approved by the Legislature and sent to the Governor....

President To Visit Tornado Ravaged Areas Of Missouri

President George W. Bush visits Missouri today to tour some of the areas hard-hit by the recent tornadoes that blasted the state. The President arrives in Springfield, then travels to Pierce City, which was devastated by a tornado. Joining the President on his tour...

General Assembly Completes Work On Budget

The State Legislature has completed its work on a budget for the 2004 fiscal year and sent the package to Governor Bob Holden. The budget contains cuts to education, social services, and to state departments and agencies. But, it contains no tax increases. Governor...

House Completes Work On Budget

Members of the Missouri House have approved a budget that cuts more than $400-Million deeper into state operations than Governor Bob Holden recommended as Democrats harshly criticized both the cuts and how majority Republicans got there. Bearden is relying on a...