Governor Addresses Child Advocacy Rally

Governor Matt Blunt speaks to hundreds of people visiting the State Capitol to take part in Children’s Advocacy Day. The Governor stressed his commitment to improved access to quality health care, Internet safety, and the importance of a world class education....

Jetton is Pleased with Governor’s Agenda

House Speaker Rod Jetton hears a lot to like in Governor Blunt’s State of the State speech, especially since the governor endorsed one of his pet proposals. Jetton jokes that “It’s amazing what happens when the budget turns around and you have...

This Time It Is Not a Tax Increase

When Democrat Bob Holden was Governor and tried to close some business tax loopholes, Republicans accused him of wanting to raise taxes on business. Now a Republican Governor wants to make some businesses pay 30-million dollars more in taxes and the rhetoric has...