by Mike Lear | Feb 23, 2012 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Seven members of the House Budget Committee are going to take a closer look at areas where the budgets for the Departments of Mental Health, Health and Senior Services and Social Services might be reduced. The Appropriations Committee covering those agencies...
by Mike Lear | Jan 17, 2012 | Business, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Two measures have been proposed in the House by a member of the committee that has looked at the Mamtek situation that would take some grease off the wheels in future, similar deals. Representative Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) says right now when communities want to issue...
by Mike Lear | Jan 16, 2012 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Members of the House Appropriations Committee on Public Safety and Corrections are looking for ways to get more money to the state’s veterans homes. Chairman Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) says over the years, some of the funds that used to go to those homes has been...
by Mike Lear | Jan 11, 2012 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
The House Budget Committee has advanced a proposed change to the Missouri Constitution to limit future state spending. Former House Budget Committee Chairman Allen Icet (left) testifies in favor of HJR 43 alongside its Sponsor, Representative Eric Burlison...
