by admin | May 17, 2004 | Politics / Govt
Some fireworks at the end of the legislative session might appear to be mere firecrackers in comparsion to the shots exchanged a year ago. A year ago, it was the legislative session that wouldn’t end. Democrat Governor Holden and the Republican legislative...
by admin | May 13, 2004 | News
Compromise has been the key to shape a foster care bill into a measure it appears both the House and Senate will approve and the Governor will sign. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway has been pushing a provision that would require a hearing before a judge within 72...
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...
