Missouri Budget Woes Far From Over

The state’s struggles with a shortage of funds are far from over with more cuts in spending for programs and services likely in a matter of days or weeks. State Budget Director Linda Luebbering thinks things will get better, but not soon enough to do any good in...

Holden Reportedly Planning To Seek Re-Election

The Associated Press is reporting Governor Bob Holden wants to seek another term in 2004. While not making an official announcement, Holden tells the AP he will run because he likes being Governor. He sepcifically ruled out a run against Senator Christopher Bond in...

Governor Paints Bleak Picture Of State’s Economy

Governor Bob Holden is painting a dark financial picture for state government as he tours the state touting his plan to get rid of some business perks in the state tax code. Holden has told a crowd in Independence the public needs to pressure state lawmakers to...

Business Issues Call To Lawmakers To Probe Root Of Budget Woes

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has issued a call to Governor Bob Holden and state lawmakers to start looking at the reasons for our budget problems and to take appropriate action to get us out of the situation we’re in. The Chamber has completed a study...

Missouri Republicans Plan Greater Successes

Republicans are still basking in the afterglow of Tuesday’s electoral success in Missouri and elsewhere in the country. And, they’re now planning strategy. Republicans had expressed optimism they would capture the Missouri House for the first time in...