by admin | Jan 14, 2009 | Politics / Govt
During the gubernatorial election campaign, candidate Jay Nixon spoke of the need to overhaul the way local motor vehicle and driver license offices are awarded. Now, Governor Nixon has announced a competitive bidding process for the offices, with the bidding already...
by admin | Dec 12, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Governor-elect Jay Nixon says he will end the patronage system used to appoint who runs the state’s motor vehicle and driver’s license fee offices. He also has announced that he will urge those offices to shift more services to the Internet....
by admin | Dec 1, 2008 | Politics / Govt
The State Department of Agriculture has announced a new grant program to help with low-cost spay and neuter services to benefit unwanted dogs and cats. Missourians who want to help out are now able to buy "I’m Pet Friendly" license plates. To get one...
by admin | Nov 12, 2008 | Politics / Govt
An attempt by state lawmakers to cap the fees charged by the Revenue Department for drivers license and motor vehicle records has been tossed by a Jefferson City judge. Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce has ruled the fee limit provision didn’t fit with...
by admin | Jun 5, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Worries in state government about lagging revenue have been relieved for the most part, though budget watchers maintain a wary eye on the future. Commissioner of Administration Larry Schepker worried about a sharp decrease in sales tax revenue in April and had hoped...
