Kinder Signs Bill Aimed at Boosting Tourism

Acting Governor Peter Kinder (R-MO) has signed a new law that gives the tourism industry more leverage over Missouri schools. The new law, signed in Branson, says school districts cannot start classes any sooner than ten days before Labor Day unless they hold a public...

Senate Approves Blunt Nominee to Transportation Commission

The State Senate has given its approval to a controversial appointment made by Governor Matt Blunt to the State Transportation Commission. Rudy Farber’s nomination came under fire when it was learned he had made a $50,000 contribution to the Governor just two...

Pigs Versus Parks

Leaders of a historic Missouri village say state parks and historic sites are threatened by big hog farms and they want stronger protections for them. They say their town is a prime example. A farmer less than two miles from the historic central Missouri village of...