KWMU Statehouse Reports

House Bill seeks to make stars more visible
2008-02-18: A bill in the Missouri House seeks to reduce so-called "light pollution" and make start in the sky more visible at night.

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69 bomb threats made in Missouri in 2007, most came from high schools
2008-02-15: Public safety officials in Missouri are concerned with the high number of bomb threats made across the state in 2007.

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MO Public Service Commission gives final approval to new tree-trimming rules for major utilities
2008-02-14: The Missouri Public Service Commission gave final approval today to new tree-trimming rules for investor-owned utility companies.

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MO Senate gives tentative approval to funding pay raises for rural deputies
2008-02-14: The Missouri Senate has given tentative approval to a bill that would fund pay raises for sheriff's deputies in the state's poorer counties.

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Missouri House committee passes bill that would create tax breaks for parents of special needs children
2008-02-13: A bill that would create state tax breaks for parents of special needs students was approved Wednesday night by a committee of the Missouri House.

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MO Supreme Court hears arguments in wrongful death case against Brown & Williamson Tobacco
2008-02-13: The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments today in a wrongful death lawsuit against Brown and Williamson Tobacco.

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MO Gov. Blunt endorses Peter Kinder for Lt. Governor
2008-02-12: Governor Matt Blunt is supporting Peter Kinder in the Missouri Lt. Governor's race.

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MO House passes bill restoring tax deduction for Kansas residents who work in Missouri
2008-02-12: The Missouri House has given final approval to a bill that would restore a tax break for out-of-state residents who work in Missouri.

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Bill in MO Senate would once again remove campaign contribution limits
2008-02-11: A bill in the Missouri Senate would, if passed, once again do away with limits on campaign contributions.

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Bill in State Senate would partially repeal Missouri's motorcycle helmet law
2008-02-11: Another attempt is being made in the Missouri General Assembly to allow motorcyclists to ride without helmets.

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Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to evenly split most of MO's Democratic preseidential delegates
2008-02-08: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will evenly split most of Missouri's Democratic presidential delegates following Tuesday's primary, taking 36 each.

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Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder calling for more aid and benefits for Missouri veterans
2008-02-07: Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is calling for lawmakers to provide more aid and benefits to military veterans.

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Kenny Hulsof endorsed by several current and former Missouri House members
2008-02-06: Some Republican State House members on Wednesday announced their endorsement of Kenny Hulshof in the Missouri governor's race.

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MoDOT Director Pete Rahn delivers final State of Transportation Address
2008-02-06: MoDOT Director Pete Rahn delivered his fifth and final State of Transportation Address before the Missouri General Assembly today.

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MO Supreme Court Chief Justice to expand public info on judicial nominating process
2008-02-05: State Supreme Court Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith is proposing opening up the process a bit for selecting judicial candidates in Missouri.

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MO Gov. Blunt doesn't want federal tax rebate checks to go to illegal immigrants
2008-02-04: Missouri Governor Matt Blunt wants to make sure any tax rebate checks that Congress and President Bush may approve don't wind up in the hands of illegal immigrants.

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Over a million Missouri voters expected to take part in presidential primaries
2008-02-04: Missouri voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for president.

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MO Gov. Blunt signs MoSMART bill
2008-02-01: Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill Frieday that renews an anti-Methamphetamine program.

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Former MO House Speaker Steve Gaw running for Congress
2008-02-01: Former Missouri House Speaker Steve Gaw is tossing his hat in the ring for Congress.

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MO state and local law officers to train to enforce federal immigration laws
2008-01-31: A series of summits is being held across Missouri in order to recruit state and local law officers to undergo training to enforce federal immigration laws

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MO Senator/Attorney General candidate sponsors tougher Meth legislation
2008-01-31: Legislation has been introduced in the State Senate that would toughen anti-methamphetamine laws in Missouri.

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Rally at MO Capitol calls for school choice
2008-01-30: Around 200 students and parents from St. Louis traveled to Jefferson City by bus on Wednesday to held a rally inside the State Capitol for school choice

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Bill in MO House would do away with Missouri High School Activities Association
2008-01-30: A bill in the Missouri House would eliminate the private group that oversees high school athletics and other extra-curricular activities.

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Ron Jetton says he will NOT run for MO governor
2008-01-29: Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton (R, Marble Hill) has made up his mind regarding the governor's race.

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Edwards and Huckabee both campaign in MO's capitol city
2008-01-29: Republican Mike Huckabee held a rally at noon at the offices of Associated Industries of Missouri, on the western side of Jefferson City. He told a crowd of around 200 supporters that winning Missouri is crucial to his campaign.

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MO property tax reform bill receives favorable hearing
2008-01-28: A bill that would provide future tax relief to property owners received overwhelming support during its first public hearing Monday at the State Capitol.

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MO Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson NOT runningfor governor
2008-01-28: Missouri Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson of Cape Girardeau will NOT seek the Republican nomination for governor. She announced in a conference call this morning that she will instead seek another term in Congress.

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Jack Jackson announces candidacy for MO Lt. Governor
2008-01-25: Former Missouri State Representative Jack Jackson (R, Wildwood) has announced that he's running for Lt. Governor.

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St. Louis RCGA lobbies lawmakers for expansion of Quality Jobs, other business-friendly programs
2008-01-26: Dick Fleming, President and C.E.O. of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association, says his group wants lawmakers to expand the Quality Jobs program created three years ago and passed again last year.

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MO Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder definitely running for governor, Jetton will talk with his wife before deciding
2008-01-24: Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is the only Republican so far who says he's definitely running for governor.

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2008 Transportation Conference highlights need to fund Missouri roads
2008-01-24: Finding more dollars for Missouri roads was the main emphasis of the 2008 Transportation Conference, Held Thursday, in Jefferson City.

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Democratic candidate for MO governor says he won't change his strategy
2008-01-23: Jay Nixon has based his strategy in his campaign for Missouri governor on opposing the record of incumbent Republican Matt Blunt.

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House Speaker Rob Jetton may enter Missouri governor's race
2008-01-22: Missouri House Speaker Rob Jetton is considering running for governor, following Tuesday's announcement that Matt Blunt will not seek re-election.

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Matt Blunt announces he will not seek re-election
2008-01-22: Matt Blunt will NOT seek a second term as Missouri governor. He broke the news around 4-O'-clock Tuesday afternoon in a conference call with Lt. Governor Peter Kinder and Republican legislative leaders.

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House and Senate Democrats critical of MO Gov. Matt Blunt's comments during his State of the State Address
House and Senate Democrats were not impressed with Missouri Governor Matt Blunt's State of the State Address Tuesday evening.

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Hearing begins into Governor Matt Blunt's Insure Missouri program
2008-01-14: A House special committee has launched a series of hearings into Governor Matt Blunt's Insure Missouri program, which was passed last year but may soon be expanded beyond what some lawmakers saw was its original intent.

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Proposal would raise pay for sheriff's deputies
2008-01-14: A state Senate committee is proposing creating a pool of money that would be used to give pay raises to sheriff's deputies in Missouri's needier counties.

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MO Gov. Matt Blunt proposes expanding use of ignition interlock devices for those convicted of driving drunk
2008-01-10: Governor Matt Blunt is calling on legislators to strengthen an existing law that requires ignition interlock devices for those convicted multiple times of drunk driving.

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MO Gov. Matt Blunt avoids questions aabout Eckersley lawsuit
2008-01-10: Missouri Governor Matt Blunt is avoiding commenting on a lawsuit filed by a former staffer alleging that emails were improperly deleted.

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Property tax reform may see early action in the Missouri General Assembly
2008-01-09: Property tax reform is a high priority issue for Missouri lawmakers this year, and will be one that gets attention early during the 2008 season.

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Education, health care expected to dominate new legislative session
2008-01-08: Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City this week for the start of the 2008 legislative session .

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>> Listen to KWMU's January 7 episode of St. Louis on the Air for a discussion previewing the new session of the Missouri State Legislature.

MO House Democrats propse additional scholarship program for students from A+ schools
2008-01-07: The scholarships would be available to A-plus community college graduates who go on to attend a four-year state university in Missouri.

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Bill in Missouri Legislature would preserve 'A.D.' and 'B.C.'
2008-01-02: The sponsor, Republican John Loudon of St. Louis County, says there's a national move to replace the initials with the secular monikers "C.E." and "B.C.E.," which stand for "Common Era" and "Before Common Era."

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