Senate’s Political Courage Questioned

A state senator who says the state is turning its back on research that could cure human diseases sees a climate of political fear at the Capitol and suggests people will die before lawmakers overcome it. Senator Chuck Graham of Columbia wonders what happened to a...

House Ready to Approve MOHELA Plan

If Senate Republicans succeed in using their majority muscle to move MOHELA to the House, a top Republican there says he’s ready to send the $350 million college capital improvement bill straight to Governor Blunt. House Speaker Pro Tem Carl Bearden (R-St....

House Leader Is Critical of Catholic Conference

A leader in the House accuses the Missouri Catholic Conference of misleading lawmakers about life science research funding and claims the influence of the conference is waning. A lobbyist for the Conference dismisses the allegations. House Speaker Pro Tem Carl Bearden...
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