by admin | May 16, 2008 | News
Legislation cracking down on illegal immigration is on its way to Governor Matt Blunt (R-MO) after being given final approval in the Missouri Senate. Among other things, HB 1549 would require applicants for state benefits to provide proof of citizenship, residency, or...
by admin | May 14, 2008 | News
Governor Matt Blunt (R-MO) sends a warning to members of the Legislature, telling lawmakers there will be a special legislative session if the General Assembly fails to pass a significant bill dealing with illegal immigration in Missouri. The Governor’s...
by admin | Apr 27, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Illegal immigrants wouldn’t be allowed to receive public assistance in Missouri under a bill that has passed the House and now heads to the Senate. It’s a simple bill that causes a lot of rancor in the House. Representative Michael Brown (D-Kansas City)...
by admin | Apr 9, 2008 | Politics / Govt
An anti-illegal immigration bill has won tentative approval in the House, with much of the debate focused on whether Missouri has an unofficial sanctuary city. True sanctuary cities instruct city employees to not cooperate with federal immigration officials. St. Louis...
by admin | Mar 12, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Public colleges in Missouri would be prohibited from enrolling illegal aliens, and would have to satisfy the legislature that they aren’t doing so, before getting any money from the state under a bill advancing in the House. Rep. Jerry Nolte (R-Gladstone)...
