Top House democrat wants new DED offerings

The Minority Leader in the Missouri House of Representatives says rather than focus only on ideas that have already been vetted, the legislature needs to consider some fresh ideas. Mike Talboy (D-Kansas City) points to the states neighboring Missouri, all of which he...

House leaders reject linking Ford and pension bills (AUDIO)

Linking a bill to provide tax breaks so Ford keeps its Claycomo plant humming with an overhaul of the state worker pension plan irritates leaders in the House, who insist it isn’t necessary. Rep. John Diehl (R-Town and Country) supports providing a $100 million...

Gov. Nixon pleased with progress of special session (AUDIO)

Governor Nixon says he’s pleased with the progress of the special legislative session, though the House has gone beyond the call he issued to bring lawmakers back to the Capitol. Nixon says he appreciates the quick work of the House to approve the two bills he...