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2008 Politics Stories

• 12/19/2008: Newspaper Story - Peter Kinder will be the sole Republican in Missouri's new executive branch; legislators discuss his role in tying together a Democratic-held administration and a Republican-majority Legislature
• 12/18/2008: Newspaper Story - A feature on Republican views as to how Democrat Jay Nixon should govern as Missouri's next governor.
• 12/17/2008: Newspaper Story - As the former attorney general prepares to take the office of governor, more Missourians are reporting consumer complaints.
• 12/17/2008: Radio Story - With a new legislative session approaching and low-state funding, the Missouri Department of Transportation has no way to fund future projects. The Department, also known as MODOT, is putting Missourians in the driver's seat to choose a particular project.
• 12/17/2008: Radio Story - 600 Missouri workers received an early Christmas present from Governor-elect Jay Nixon this week. this week.
• 11/17/2008: Radio Story - Budget shortfall expected to hit legislature in future.
• 12/17/2008: Newspaper Story - Profiles of the incoming legislators serving Boone County and Columbia
• 12/17/2008: Radio Story - Peter Kinder enters his second term as Lt. Governor in the only statewide seat that went
• 12/17/2008: Radio Story - Despite the declining economy, one Missouri Senator is sponsoring a bill to extend government funded health care.
• 12/17/2008: Radio Story - A new ballot initiative petition related to banning affirmative action programs was approved by Secretary of State Robin Carnahan.
• 12/15/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri electoral college made Missouri's vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin official today.
• 12/12/2008: Newspaper Story - Gov.-Elect Nixon announces a plan to put all contracted license fees offices up for bid in January.
• 12/12/2008: Radio Story - Governor-elect Jay Nixon announced his plans to make Missouri license office's a more competitive operation and to end political patronage to fee licensing offices.
• 12/10/2008: Radio Story - With the economy is recession consumer protection issues are an even bigger concern for Missourians this upcoming year.
• 12/10/2008: Radio Story - A prefiled bill for the upcoming legislature could ban wireless cell phones while driving.
• 12/ 9/2008: Radio Story - A letter containing white powder is intercepted on its way to the governor's office.
• 12/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Missouri's lobbyists don't think upcoming legislature will affect their jobs.
• 12/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Top leaders from both political parties play tug-of-war with ideas about how Governor-elect Jay Nixon should run his government differently come January.
• 12/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Two Missouri State Agencies have different opinions on how to deal with the unemployment problem
• 12/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Missouri rivers may end up dryer than you think if a bill banning certain types of alcohol and containers makes it through the legislature when the session starts up in January.
• 12/ 5/2008: Radio Story - The Commissioner of Administration disagrees with transition director Wayne Goode's budget shortfall estimate, saying his own prediction shows less of a deficit.
• 12/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Nixon names 100 citizen advisers to help recruit applicants for his administration
• 12/ 4/2008: Newspaper Story - Investigators are seeking fines against Missouri's outgoing governor for Sunshine Law violations.
• 12/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Governor Blunt is still charged with violating the Sunshine law according to the updated lawsuit filed Thursday.
• 12/ 3/2008: Radio Story - As tuition costs continue to rise state funding for higher education is an increasing concern for Missouri.
• 12/ 3/2008: Newspaper Story - The governor-elect stated his proposal will make government more effective by reducing expenses and consolidating projects.
• 12/ 2/2008: Radio Story - Secretary of State Robin Carnahan said there hasn't been any indication of a vote recount, but counties still have seven days to make a request.
• 12/ 2/2008: Radio Story - One day after the U.S. economy was officially declared to be in a recession, a man by the name of Goode said the economy is as bad as it has ever been.
• 12/ 2/2008: Radio Story - A Missouri Republican Senator says limiting campaign contributions is pointless, but House Democrats say this is a priority.
• 12/ 1/2008: Newspaper Story - Several bills make a repeat appearance
• 11/19/2008: Newspaper Story - McCain beats Obama by 3,632 votes
• 11/19/2008: Radio Story - According to the Secretary of State's office Senator John McCain has been named the unofficial winner of the presidential election.
• 11/17/2008: Newspaper Story - Kelvin Simmons will serve as Commissioner of Administration.
• 11/17/2008: Radio Story - After days of speculation, Missouri's soon-to-be governor makes his first cabinet selection.
• 11/13/2008: Newspaper Story - Do newspaper editorials matter?
• 11/13/2008: Radio Story - Just days after the November election, Missouri's next governor already has a staff preparing for his eventual takeover as the state's top official.
• 11/13/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri Ethics Commission will not pursue allegations of illegal campaign contributions for Attorney General-Elect Chris Koster.
• 11/13/2008: Radio Story - Missouri legislators held a special committee hearing on alternative phone lines and who is going to pay for it.
• 11/12/2008: Radio Story - A MODOT Senior Specialist says Missouri needs a Primary Enforcement Law for Seat Belts by this year.
• 11/10/2008: Radio Story - A spokesman for governor-elect Jay Nixon's transition team says political parties are the last thing on the new top statewide elected official's mind.
• 11/ 7/2008: Radio Story - The election may be over, but Missouri's presidential vote is still up for debate.
• 11/ 7/2008: Radio Story - High rollers rejoice, Missouri gamblers can spend as much as they want at casinos effective immediately.
• 11/ 7/2008: Radio Story - A Missouri County Sheriff committed suicide a few weeks before losing his election by two votes.
• 11/ 6/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri House Minority Floor leader says the Democratic Representatives want to reach across the isle and cooperate with the Republican Representatives
• 11/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Senate Democrats chose a new Minority Leader Thursday. Senator Jeff Smith from St. Louis says he is delighted with the choice.
• 11/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Supporters of Nixon erupt in applause after Hulshof's concession speech. Abigail Grimmett has more from the Nixon watch party in St. Louis
• 11/ 6/2008: Radio Story - GOP senators gathered In a special hearing on Thursday to elect a new Senate Majority Leader
• 11/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Governor-elect Jay Nixon says these beginning stages will primarily focus on bringing parties together.
• 11/ 6/2008: Newspaper Story - As returning and new state officials convene at Capitol, spirit of bipartisanship prevails
• 11/ 6/2008: Newspaper Story - Hulshof's loss attributed to name recognition, competition in primary
• 11/ 5/2008: Radio Story - Democrat representative discusses the failure of the Democrats to take over the House.
• 11/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Proposition A passes in Missouri
• 11/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri will again have a divided government with two of the statewide races going to Republicans and two to Democrats
• 11/ 5/2008: Radio Story - Mike Gibbons concedes after a hard fought battle in the attorney general race. Laura Nichol's is reporting live from Gibbons watch party in Kirkwood
• 11/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - A record number of Missourians went to the polls Tuesday
• 11/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Now that Barack Obama has been elected to be the next president of the U.S., some Missouri black leaders are hopeful that this means Missouri will begin a discussion on having a black state-wide elected official.
• 11/ 5/2008: Radio Story - Missouri State Representative said close presidential race means Missouri is slowly shifting
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Abigail Grimmet spoke with former St. Louis Senator Joan Bray at the Nixon for Governor watch party in St. Louis
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Jack Cunningham is live at the Hulshof watch party in Columbia. Jack spoke with campaign manager John Hancock on his predictions for the night
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Abigail Grimmett is live at the Pageant in St. Louis at Nixon's election watch party.
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Laura Nichols is reporting live from the Gibbons watch party at the Magic House in Kirkwood.
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Abigail Grimmett is reporting live from the Nixon watch party at the Pageant in St. Louis
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Christine Slusser is reporting live from Chris Koster's watch party at the Midland Theater in Kansas City
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Christine Slusser reports the Koster watch party is starting to fill up.
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Laura Gibbons is reporting live from the Gibbons watch party and got Gibbons views on his place in the polls
• 11/ 4/2008: Newspaper Story - Wrap up of governor's race for election night
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Abigail Grimmett reports live from Nixon's watch party as Nixon accepts victory in governor's race
• 11/ 4/2008: Newspaper Story - A wrap up of the constitutional amendments
• 11/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Secretary of State Robin Carnahan says the local election authorities had to send assistance to Velda City which had the longest reported lines at the polls.
• 11/ 3/2008: Newspaper Story - GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin's holds a rally in Jefferson City, Mo.
• 11/ 3/2008: Radio Story - U.S Senator Democrat Claire McCaskill delivered the Democratic Party response following the Palin campaign rally in Jefferson City.
• 11/ 3/2008: Radio Story - Thousands gather at the Sarah Palin rally on the lawn of the capitol.
• 10/31/2008: Radio Story - Though scheduling has prevented the Missouri Republican candidates from campaigning as a group as much as they would like, the will use the following days to make up for lost time.
• 10/30/2008: Radio Story - Jefferson City Representative Deeken says Missourians should not lie to vote
• 10/30/2008: Radio Story - Gubernatorial Candidate Kenny Hulshof is staying busy in the few days before the election.
• 10/30/2008: Radio Story - Attorney General Jay Nixon is focusing on the economy in his final days of campaigning.
• 10/29/2008: Newspaper Story - Democrats reminded voters to go out to the polls while Republicans said that is a violation of privacy.
• 10/29/2008: Radio Story - Governor Matt Blunt is considering the Lieutenant Governor's request for a special session on the Low Income Heating Assistance Program.
• 10/29/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Election Committee Legislators say Missouri is smart for not having Early Voting
• 10/29/2008: Radio Story - Missouri confronting election-day problems.
• 10/28/2008: Radio Story - The effects of charter schools in Missouri are discussed as both presidential candidates hope to expand the schools throughout the country.
• 10/28/2008: Radio Story - The Secretary of State's Office Released Election Voter Turnout Prediction Numbers
• 10/28/2008: Radio Story - St. Louis County Director of elections said Missouri voters need to do more than just show up to their voting precinct.
• 10/27/2008: Newspaper Story - Voter turnout projections for 2008 election
• 10/24/2008: Newspaper Story - In final days of election treasurers race goes negative
• 10/24/2008: Radio Story - With little more then one week left to go before election day, Gov. Blunt is expressing worry over the election process, but the Secretary of State's office says though they appreciate the concern Missouri is considered one of the top states in election preparedness.
• 10/23/2008: Radio Story - Missouri receives only a small percentage of it's electric energy from renewable energy sources. If Proposition C on the November ballot passes, that percentage would increase significantly. But not everyone is convinced that would be a good thing.
• 10/23/2008: Radio Story - What began as a friendly Attorney General race is becoming more vicious.
• 10/23/2008: Radio Story - The theme of the moment is wall street's effect on main street and some Missouri towns are feeling the economy's strain.
• 10/22/2008: Newspaper Story - Profile of Secretary of State candidate Robin Carnahan
• 10/22/2008: Newspaper Story - Profile of Secretary of State candidate Wes Upchurch
• 10/22/2008: Newspaper Story - Secretary of State candidate Mitch Hubbard
• 10/22/2008: Newspaper Story - Profile of the Constitution Party candidate for secretary of state
• 10/21/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of Attorney General Candidate Mike Gibbons
• 10/21/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of Lieutenant Governor candidate Teddy Fleck
• 10/21/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, Peter Kinder
• 10/21/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of attorney general candidate Chris Koster
• 10/21/2008: Newspaper Story - Department of Natural Resources comes under fire in third attorney general candidate debate
• 10/20/2008: Radio Story - Both Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates have devised their own plans to improve Missouri's healthcare system, but costs could become a major hurdle for insuring all Missourians.
• 10/20/2008: Radio Story - With Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority's financial woes increasing from the credit market crisis, finding a way to make colleges more affordable is one of the major issues facing Missouri's gubernatorial candidates.
• 10/20/2008: Radio Story - Missouri is rated to be in the top six states for election day preparedness, and it is now up to the voters to ensure a smooth voting process.
• 10/20/2008: Info. Box - Responsibilities of Missouri's statewide elected officials
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - After over ten years in Congress, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kenny Hulshof makes a bid for state government.
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of Lt. Governor candidate Sam Page
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - Biography of Lt. Governor candidate James Rensing
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - If elected governor, Missouri's two third-party candidates for governor said they plan to change Missouri's government from the inside
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - A profile of Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-St. Louis County, the Democratic candidate for Missouri state treasurer.
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - Profile on the Republican candidate for State Treasurer.
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - A profile on the Constitution Party candidate for Missouri state treasurer
• 10/20/2008: Newspaper Story - Profile of Democrat candidate for Governor Jay Nixon
• 10/20/2008: Radio Story - Missouri House Minority Leader refutes Republican claims that Sen. Barack Obama is a Socialist.
• 10/17/2008: Newspaper Story - Campaign Contribution breakdown
• 10/16/2008: Radio Story - Democrats say Hulshof is desperate to throw race.
• 10/16/2008: Radio Story - Plaintiffs in lawsuit hearing argue that Proposition A benefits casinos and not education
• 10/16/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri Association of School Administrators endorsed Attorney General Jay Nixon for Governor.
• 10/15/2008: Newspaper Story - The campaign finance reports of the candidates for governor
• 10/15/2008: Radio Story - Unsatisfied with the Missouri economy a spokesperson for the Missouri Democratic party is looking at the bigger picture.
• 10/15/2008: Radio Story - Repairing Missouri's highways was a dominant theme in the state's 2000 gubernatorial race.
• 10/10/2008: Radio Story - Hulshof's Attempts Desperate.
• 10/10/2008: Newspaper Story - Storm water control amendment
• 10/10/2008: Radio Story - Members of the immigration committee want more law enforcement for employers who hire illegal immigrants
• 10/10/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan was unavailable as national new emerged about fraudulent voting in Missouri.
• 10/10/2008: Newspaper Story - ACORN is a national scandal, but the Secretary of State - the state top election official - is unavailable for comment.
• 10/10/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri Home Health Care Ballot Initiative is full of controversy this voting season.
• 10/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Protection for journalists emerges in the second debate of candidates for attorney general.
• 10/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Biden stresses health care coverage at speech in Jefferson City.
• 10/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Between campaign stops in Missouri, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden made himself available for a brief interview
• 10/ 9/2008: Radio Story - Senator Joe Biden stopped in Jefferson City Thursday Night to campaign to contested Missouri voters.
• 10/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - On the ballot, this November, will be the chance to create a council to manage state home health care workers in Missouri.
• 10/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - Constitutional Amendment 1 on the November Ballot would require that all government proceedings would be carried out in English
• 10/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - Nonpartisan Court Plan has faced long history of scrutiny
• 10/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - Renewable energy ballot initiative faces little opposition
• 10/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Democrats and Republicans agree, voter registration and turnout is crucial for the November 4 election.
• 10/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Jackson County Board of Election Commissions accuses community organization ACORN of voter registration fraud
• 10/ 8/2008: Radio Story - A gambling loss limits initiative could mean more money for Missouri's economy but some say it could be dangerous to its residents
• 10/ 8/2008: Radio Story - With the upcoming gubernatorial election less than a month away, Democratic candidate Jay Nixon and Republican candidate Kenny Hulshof are switching their focus from the economy and education to setting their own records straight.
• 10/ 7/2008: Newspaper Story - Health Care in Missouri
• 10/ 7/2008: Newspaper Story - A proponent and opponents of Proposition A and a problem gambler sound off on the Nov. 4 ballot issue
• 10/ 6/2008: Newspaper Story - If elected governor, Rep. Kenny Hulshof plans to create the position of Inspector General in order to prosecute government corruption.
• 10/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Kenny Hulshof Attacks Attorney General Jay Nixon.
• 10/ 6/2008: Radio Story - With the economy in a decline more Missourians need outside help.
• 10/ 6/2008: Radio Story - As Missouri's treasurer race heats up, candidates Clint Zweifel and Brad Lager stand in opposition.
• 10/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Two men with very similar backgrounds are campaigning for attorney general in the state of Missouri.
• 10/ 2/2008: Radio Story - A break-in Thursday has led Republican's to tighten security at campaign offices around the state.
• 9/29/2008: Info. Box - A fact sheet on candidates running for secretary of state
• 9/29/2008: Newspaper Story - The GOP candidate for attorney general proposes a crackdown on cybercrime
• 9/29/2008: Newspaper Story - Hulshof votes no on bailout bill
• 9/29/2008: Radio Story - Stock Market Crashing
• 9/29/2008: Radio Story - Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is being criticized for giving members of his staff hefty pay increases using taxpayers' dollars
• 9/26/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri, along with Sarah Palin's Alaska, is one of the few states in the country that does not regulate home schooling.
• 9/25/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri Right To Life, an anti-abortion rights group in the state, will not endorse either mainstream candidate in the 2008 election
• 9/25/2008: Radio Story - Disagreeing with President Bush, the Missouri Governor says the economic bailout plan is not the answer.
• 9/25/2008: Newspaper Story - Matt Blunt's out of office in January, but he isn't letting go of the money he raised in his campaign.
• 9/25/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt came out in opposition to Bush's bail out plan
• 9/25/2008: Radio Story - Missouri's governor says he's not ruling out another race for political office sometime in the future.
• 9/25/2008: Newspaper Story - The Missouri Bar denounces Hulshof's proposed changes to nonpartisan judicial selection
• 9/24/2008: Newspaper Story - Democrats said Blunt ignored warnings about the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative
• 9/23/2008: Radio Story - The St. Charles County Director of Elections said he is prepared for all aspects of this years election.
• 9/23/2008: Newspaper Story - The communications directors for the two major candidates for lieutenant governor both had been journalists.
• 9/23/2008: Newspaper Story - Absentee balloting starts Wednesday, and voter registration is on the rise in Missouri
• 9/23/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri State Treasurer will be hosting investment workshops for government agencies to help ensure the safety of their investments.
• 9/19/2008: Radio Story - MoDOT reprograms trucks to conserve gas and cut costs.
• 9/17/2008: Radio Story - New increases in security checks in voting equipment is a new priority for the Secretary of State.
• 9/16/2008: Radio Story - City mayors from across the state gathered in Jefferson City on Tuesday.
• 9/16/2008: Newspaper Story - Gov. Blunt responds swiftly to attacks from State Treasurer candidate
• 9/16/2008: Radio Story - With the fall of Fannie and Freddie many people are feeling nervous about the housing market. 16 individuals met at the State Capitol to find ways to change this feeling.
• 9/15/2008: Radio Story - Lieutenant Governor Kinder issues an executive order for flood response following heavy rain.
• 9/15/2008: Radio Story - A spokesperson from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said high gas prices in Missouri could be due to price gouging by oil companies.
• 9/12/2008: Newspaper Story - Candidates for Missouri Treasurer, Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-St. Louis County, and Sen. Brad Lager, R-Maryville, debate on fiscal issues ranging from tax credits and college savings programs to terror-free investment.
• 9/12/2008: Newspaper Story - The importance of the office was about the only issue of agreement between the two candidates for lieutenant governor in their first debate.
• 9/11/2008: Newspaper Story - Gibbons and Koster speak against political automated calls in first candidate debate
• 9/11/2008: Radio Story - The two candidates running for Missouri Attorney General denounce political robo-call, but use it in their campaigns.
• 9/11/2008: Newspaper Story - Wrap up of the MU Governor's debate
• 9/11/2008: Radio Story - Attorney General Nixon says he hopes to renew relationships within the capitol as governor.
• 9/10/2008: Newspaper Story - The student curator bill fails to override the governor's veto.
• 9/10/2008: Newspaper Story - Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, said he will be seeking the position of Democratic floor leader.
• 9/10/2008: Radio Story - Jetton's last session as Speaker of the House
• 9/10/2008: Radio Story - A Democratic Senator comes close to overriding the Governor's veto.
• 9/ 9/2008: Radio Story - Democrats and Republicans agree, sexism and news go hand-in-hand in this election
• 9/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Two of the state's largest utilities express neutrality after a renewable energy requirement is placed on the November ballot.
• 9/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - A GOP presidential hopeful delivered the birth of a campaign manager for one of Missouri's statewide candidates
• 9/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - In the aftermath of the Palin appointment and the RNC, Republican and Democratic legislators agree that there is sexism in the media but disagree on what sexism entails.
• 9/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri statewide candidates are using the Internet to draw in voters
• 9/ 8/2008: Radio Story - Democratic Party Head says Scott Muschany should Immediately Resign
• 9/ 8/2008: Radio Story - State Democrats want to know why Gubernatorial candidate Kenny Hulshof supports business deals with China
• 9/ 8/2008: Radio Story - When Missouri State legislators meet this week to vote on vetoes from the governor's desk they will have been fed one night by a Missouri Military facility.
• 9/ 5/2008: Info. Box - A fact sheet on candidates running for lieutenant governor
• 9/ 4/2008: Radio Story - While Republicans for Obama gather in Missouri State Capital, Missouri Republican Party spokeswoman doubts the organization will have an impact.
• 9/ 4/2008: Radio Story - A week after the new bill to repeal the $1,350 limit on campaign contributions, senators discuss their opinions of the law.
• 9/ 4/2008: Newspaper Story - The latest state campaign finance reports show millions of dollars have flowed into Missouri's political campaigns.
• 9/ 3/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri's state auditor calls the GOP VP selection "somewhat offensive."
• 9/ 3/2008: Radio Story - A top Missouri Democrat calls offense the GOP selection of Sarah Palin as a VP candidate.
• 9/ 2/2008: Info. Box - A fact sheet on candidates running for governor.
• 9/ 2/2008: Info. Box - A fact sheet on candidates running for state treasurer.
• 9/ 2/2008: Info. Box - Fact sheet on the candidates for state attorney general.
• 9/ 2/2008: Radio Story - Missouri's Attorney General announced Tuesday he's going after political robo-calls. But Jay Nixon is finding less than enthusiasm from within his own party.
• 9/ 2/2008: Newspaper Story - Political robo-calls draw the attention of the top Missouri Democrat on the statewide ballot.
• 9/ 2/2008: Radio Story - Republican Senator Mike Gibbons doesn't have a problem with automated campaign phone calls but wants them to abide by federal regulations.
• 5/19/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri's Catholic Church has its own lobbyist in the statehouse.
• 5/16/2008: Newspaper Story - Term Limits made this years legislative session the last for 25 Missouri lawmakers.
• 5/14/2008: Newspaper Story - Republicans slowed passage of several bills and called for the ouster of House Speaker Rod Jetton on Wednesday.
• 5/14/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Senators stalled progress on a bill that would make it legal to ride a motorcycle without a helmet.
• 5/14/2008: Radio Story - Senators crash motorcycle helmet law with fillibuster.
• 5/14/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri House has repealed last year's controversial one man village law.
• 5/14/2008: Radio Story - The Speaker of the House is one of the lone supporters of a bill that was repealed by the Missouri House.
• 5/13/2008: Radio Story - A Senate bill that would allow senior citizens to defer property taxes on their homes passed through the House today with amendments for approval by the Senate.
• 5/13/2008: Radio Story - Clashes between House and Senate Leadership are stalling big issue bills in the legislature.
• 5/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Democrat attorney general candidates say that Matt Blunt has should abide by the sunshine laws and reveal the content of e-mails that were deleted.
• 5/ 8/2008: Radio Story - A joint resolution to require voter photo ID has passed into the Senate, but with only five days left in the legislative session, doubts remain that it will have a chance to pass.
• 5/ 8/2008: Newspaper Story - Women lawmakers say descrimination remains in Missouri's statehouse.
• 5/ 7/2008: Newspaper Story - Mo. House passes Senate version of Bombardier bill by huge margin
• 5/ 7/2008: Radio Story - One Democratic Representative is on the defensive after Republican Governor Matt Blunt demanded all of his e-mail records dating back to 2003.
• 5/ 7/2008: Newspaper Story - Blunt calls on Harris to release e-mails
• 5/ 7/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri House gives preliminary approval to a bill that requires all voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls
• 5/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Democratic representative from Columbia voiced his approval for a lawsuit against governor.
• 5/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Democratic attorney general candidates voiced approval of Attorney General Jay Nixon's lawsuit against Governor Blunt for destroying public e-mails, while a Republican candidate remains noncommittal.
• 5/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Four groups made the Sunday deadline to submit petitions for November's ballot
• 5/ 5/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri House sent a bill that would partially deregulate telecommunication services to the governor for final approval.
• 4/28/2008: Newspaper Story - U.S. Supreme Court upholds voter ID law, but Missouri lawmakers say it won't affect the state
• 4/28/2008: Newspaper Story - Three House Republicans have been asked by Democrats to recuse themselves from an important campaign finance vote.
• 4/28/2008: Radio Story - The State House Minority Leader asked three Republican members not to vote in an upcoming bill.
• 4/28/2008: Radio Story - The Supreme Court ruling allowing a photo I.D. requirement for Indiana voters won't impact Missourians
• 4/23/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri House endorsed a bill that makes an unapproved Kansas City power plant legal
• 4/23/2008: Radio Story - A KMOX investigation has found that a legislator with a major voice in gaming legislation received money to stay at the Ameristar Casino.
• 4/21/2008: Radio Story - A senate bill making the Death Penalty possible for Child Rapists unexpectedly picked up Speed Monday in Jefferson City.
• 4/21/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri House passed a bill that would make getting an abortion even more difficult.
• 4/21/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Corn Merchandising Council funded a study saying Ethanol will save Missourians nearly 10 cents a gallon at the pump.
• 4/16/2008: Newspaper Story - UM System will see 4.8 percent increase in funding under budget approved by state Senate
• 4/14/2008: Radio Story - The State Water Patrol looks to keep its commissioner a permanent part of its family.
• 4/14/2008: Newspaper Story - House gives initial approval to a bill that would put more non-lawyers on nominating board
• 4/ 9/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri House perfected its omnibus immigration bill after opposition from St. Louis and Kansas City representatives
• 4/ 7/2008: Radio Story - A bill that would put tougher restrictions on petitioners passes the Senate Finance Committee
• 4/ 7/2008: Radio Story - Missourians will celebrate the life of President Ronald Reagan with a day named in his honor.
• 4/ 2/2008: Newspaper Story - Senate approved amendment despite party politics and opposition from majority floor leader
• 3/31/2008: Radio Story - A Missouri State Representative has a difficult time separating his lawmaking from his sports allegiances.
• 3/31/2008: Newspaper Story - Senate Finance Committee hears a package of bills that would overhaul Missouri elections
• 3/31/2008: Radio Story - The Senate Finance Committee heard a bill affecting independent political candidates.
• 3/31/2008: Radio Story - The Senate Finance Committee heard a bill that would require initiative petitioners to be Missouri citizens.
• 3/27/2008: Radio Story - A Senate filibuster stalls confirmation for the chief of staff to a former Missouri congressman.
• 3/27/2008: Radio Story - Democrats are upset as one of their own, who was running for a key Senate seat, abandons the race to accept a se at on the Public Service Commission. Jennifer Moore reports.
• 3/11/2008: Radio Story - Missouri's House approved without allowing debate a proposed constitutional amendment to block courts from ordering tax or spending increases.
• 3/ 5/2008: Radio Story - One Missouri Senator urged opposition to a North American Union in a committee hearing
• 3/ 5/2008: Newspaper Story - Missouri superdelegates remain divided in choosing a presidential candidate.
• 3/ 3/2008: Radio Story - Senate Commitee sinks the legal blood alcohol limit for boaters.
• 3/ 3/2008: Radio Story - A Senate Committee passed changes to sober up boating on Missouri waterways Monday.
• 2/27/2008: Radio Story - Petition gatherers would have to face new restrictions under a measure approved by the House Wednesday.
• 2/27/2008: Radio Story - Ralph Nader is back in the presidential race and Missouri Democrats aren't holding their breath
• 2/26/2008: Newspaper Story - Columbia gets two candidates for Congress.
• 2/26/2008: Radio Story - MIssouri Democratic Party Spokesman Jack Cardetti says the announcement of Ralph Nader's candidacy does not worry him
• 2/25/2008: Radio Story - Republican Senator Tom Dempsey introduced a bill to the Ways and Means Committee that would allow weapons sold to foreign countries by Missouri companies and dealers to go untaxed.
• 2/25/2008: Radio Story - Senate gives first round approval to repeal law making it easy for rich land owners to incorporate their own towns.
• 2/20/2008: Radio Story - The combination of two midwifery bills was met with opposition by one senator in Wednesday's Senate Pensions Committee Executive Session.
• 2/20/2008: Radio Story - The Missouri Senate passed first round approvals to remove limits on campaign contributions.
• 2/18/2008: Radio Story - The Senate Finance Committee passed a bill that would repeal contribution limits on individual campaigns.
• 2/18/2008: Radio Story - The MoHELA bill that has thrown numerous kinks into the Missouri government passed through the Senate Monday.
• 2/18/2008: Radio Story - Missouri lawmakers were urged to vote yes to a 24 hour waiting period for abortions.
• 2/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Missouri Republican Leaders rallied around Kenny Hulshof in his campaign for Governor earlier today.
• 2/ 6/2008: Radio Story - Senators reached a bi-partisan agreement, promising to refrain from making a Previous Question motion.
• 2/ 5/2008: Radio Story - With a unanimous committee vote, a bill reforming property tax structure in Missouri could see the Senate floor by the end of February.
• 2/ 5/2008: Radio Story - Intro: House Democrats have asked Presidential Candidates to give Missourians a break from automated campaign pitches. Courtney Cox has more from the state capitol.
• 2/ 4/2008: Newspaper Story - The Missouri Secretary of State's office predicts 1.1 million Missourians to head to the polls tomorrow
• 2/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Missouri residents will hit the polls on Super Tuesday to vote in the state presidential primary, a major step in determining each party's presidential nomination.
• 2/ 4/2008: Radio Story - Legislators take sex offender law online with new language to include online identities in databases.
• 1/31/2008: Radio Story - One of the Democratic candidates for attorney general has proposed a crackdown on methamphetamines,-.
• 1/30/2008: Radio Story - St. Louis Senator Maida Coleman stressed the importance of local control for the St. Louis Police Force
• 1/29/2008: Radio Story - Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee promoted his plan to abolish the federal income tax at a rally in Jefferson City Tuesday.
• 1/28/2008: Radio Story - Senate President Pro Tem Michael Gibbons sponsored new legislation that focuses on protecting property tax payers from tax increases caused by reassessment. One method of protection, says Gibbons, is easy access to tax information.
• 1/28/2008: Radio Story - In Missouri, state law makers are addressing how to begun deliberating measures to make it a crime to do what one person did on the internet that drove one teenager to suicide.
• 1/24/2008: Newspaper Story - Jetton to announce his decision to run for governor early next week
• 1/23/2008: Newspaper Story - Blunt is not the First Missouri Politician to Bow Out Early
• 1/23/2008: Newspaper Story - Democrats respond to Blunt's announcement
• 1/22/2008: Newspaper Story - Blunt decides not to run for reelection