by admin | Apr 16, 2008 | News
An opponent of an anti-abortion bill working its way through the House accuses the Republican majority in general and the Speaker in particular of pushing the measure because of politics. The House has given preliminary approval to HB 1831 that adds to the...
by admin | Mar 13, 2008 | Politics / Govt
A plan to quickly move a resolution to prohibit state courts from imposing taxes has derailed in the House. The measure, HCS HJR 41 , now must wait until the legislature returns from spring break. Emotions remained raw during House floor debate, two days after...
by admin | Mar 2, 2008 | Politics / Govt
Governor Blunt has backed off implementing his Insure Missouri program without legislative approval. That doesn’t mean the program is dead, according to the Speaker of the House. Blunt proposes the state help more Missourians buy their own health insurance, the...
by admin | Feb 13, 2008 | News
House Republicans tout it as a move to demonstrate bi-partisanship in the chamber. Democrats concede it’s an unusual move, but question whether it truly reflects a changed attitude. Some call it unprecedented. No one can recall the House Speaker allowing the...
by admin | Feb 12, 2008 | Politics / Govt
A couple of suggested improvements to the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan will soon be implemented, but that hasn’t stopped critics of the plan from moving forward with their proposed changes. The changes have been outlined by State Supreme Court Chief Justice...
