by admin | May 8, 2004 | News
One of the most controversial issues this legislative session has been proposed cuts to Medicaid. In the end, very little was cut. House Budget Committee ChairmanCarl Bearden of St. Charles insisted the state must rein in the growth of Medicaid. He points out nearly...
by admin | May 6, 2004 | News
House Speaker Catherine Hanaway remains confident the Legislature will pass a foster care bill and address the problems disclosed after the death of 2-year-old Dominic James. James died will in the care of state approved foster parents. The legislature responded with...
by admin | May 1, 2004 | News
House Speaker Catherine Hanaway says she is working to find enough votes to override Governor Bob Holden’s veto of litigation reform. She admits that, so far, she hasn’t picked up any. Hanaway says she will press the override attempt, even if it seems...
by admin | Apr 27, 2004 | Politics / Govt
Governor Bob Holden has followed through on his promise to veto the litigation reform bill sent to him by the General Assembly. Holden says that while he is looking for a solution to the medical malpractice problem facing Missouri’s doctors, he cannot accept...
by admin | Apr 17, 2004 | Politics / Govt
A dispute about how best to create a job-friendly business environment defines much of the debate in the Capitol. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway faults Governor Bob Holden for not doing enough to remove what she sees as barriers to job growth. Though Missouri once...
