Caps on, caps off, caps on, caps off
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Democrats in the Missouri House of Representatives are looking to put the cap back on campaign contribution limits that a local senator flung off earlier this year.
Bill gates open for '09 sessionMonday, Dec. 1, 2008
The 2009 legislative session doesn’t start until Jan. 7, but lawmakers could begin shaping the subjects of their debates as early as today.
Today marks the start of pre-filing, the first day state representatives and senators can submit their bills for the first regular session of the 95th General Assembly.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Former Missouri Sen. Jim Talent finds himself back in the national limelight this week as a leading player in a study that predicts at least one sweeping act of terrorism in the next five years.
Report shows number of uninsured Missouri childrenTuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Missouri remains better than the nation overall in the percentage of children without health insurance, said a report released Tuesday. But the numbers show the 135,000 young people in the state without coverage.
Schaaf wants to make hospital application process 'less political'Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Pre-filing legislative proposals in Jefferson City starts Dec. 1, but a St. Joseph representative already has released his wish list.
Among the bills Rep. Dr. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, said he intended to submit next week was a bill to reform to the state’s certificate of need process, which incoming hospitals and certain medical services must undergo before they can operate.
The inclusion of such reform aimed at increasing competition ruffled the feathers of the hospital community enough in 2008 to halt consideration of Gov. Matt Blunt’s Insure Missouri proposal to offer health insurance to more Missourians.
Interestingly enough, Dr. Schaaf said the reforms would make the process "less political."
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Official election results boosted Barack Obama’s margin of victory to 54 votes against John McCain in Buchanan County.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
A special legislative session to hasten winter utility bill assistance remains on the table.
Kansas governor appoints Democrat to succeed JenkinsTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The election of Republican Lynn Jenkins to the Kansas 2nd District congressional seat has led Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to appoint a Democratic lawmaker as the next state treasurer.
Palin's a star, but don't expect Blunt to disappearThursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt's trip to Miami this week, his last as a member of the Republican Governors Association, provides a lesson in the speed of changing political fortunes.
Office holders offer praise for Roy BluntFriday, Nov. 7, 2008
As Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt stepped aside as minority whip, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. House, politicians weighed in with praise for their long-time colleague.
Shields tapped for Senate's highest positionThursday, Nov. 6, 2008
As of 3:45 p.m., Missouri Senate Republicans have selected a St. Joseph man to serve as the next president pro tem. The Senate majority floor leader since 2005, Charlie Shields, R-St. Joseph, will replace Mike Gibbons, of Kirkwood.
House Dems pick sitting floor leader over St. Joe repThursday, Nov. 6, 2008
A St. Joseph Democrat lost his bid for a key party position in the Missouri House of Representatives the same afternoon Republicans were expected to pick a St. Joseph politician to lead the Senate.
Region's reps remain solidly conservativeThursday, Nov. 6, 2008
A Republican congressman from Virginia, Tom Davis, made some news last spring by writing a memo suggesting his party needs to "rebrand" itself. It was a soul-searching piece of writing, and a prescient one.
Turnout watch -- Early editionTuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
How to measure the difference between a big turnout and a record turnout. And other observations.
Turnout heavy before the sun risesTuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
As a portent of what will be a major story in this election, and as a nice picture of the democratic process, hundreds beat the sunrise in St. Joseph Tuesday morning to cast votes.
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