by admin | Apr 14, 2008 | News
A top priority of Governor Blunt has re-surfaced in the legislature, with a much different look. Blunt is pleased, "If you want to write the obituary on Insure Missouri, it’s premature." Blunt is pleased, even though the House Healthcare Transformation...
by admin | Mar 27, 2008 | News
The House has completed work on a $22.4 billion spending plan for state programs and services. The package now moves to the Senate for its consideration. State representatives began work on the budget upon their return from their combined spring and Easter break. The...
by admin | Mar 26, 2008 | News
A small restoration, but a restoration nonetheless of a portion of the Medicaid cuts approved by the legislature in 2005 wins approval in the House. Democrats have harshly criticized Republicans for years for the 2005 cuts. Rep. Margaret Donnelly (D-St. Louis) makes...
by admin | Mar 25, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Debate on how best to spend more than $22 billion on state programs and services has begun in the House. "This is why we are here," House Minority Floor Leader Paul LeVota tells colleagues during the opening of House floor debate, "to figure out how we...
by admin | Mar 9, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Gubernatorial candidate Jay Nixon leaves no doubt what will be at the top of his campaign agenda during his news conference at Hannibal Days. Realtors talk about the value of location, location, location. For Democrat Jay Nixon it’s not quite, but seemingly,...
