Chinese ambassador to U.S. visits Mo. CapitolJefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-01)Zhou Wenzhong is meeting with state officials as they push for China to establish a Midwest trade hub at St. Louis' Lambert Airport.
Mo. Senate rejects farm land reassessmentsJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-28)The resolution would cancel the recommendation of the State Tax Commission to raise the productive value of Missouri's best agricultural lands and lower the value of pastures and other low-use plots.
Mo. Senate committee hears tax overhaul proposalJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-28)The resolution would scrap the state's income tax in favor of an expanded sales tax. If passed by lawmakers, it would go before Missouri voters in November.
Mo. Senate committee begins budget examinationJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-25)Budget Director Linda Luebbering tells the Senate Approprations Committee that Missouri can expect $300 million from Washington to help with state expenses.
Fairmount to keep racing in 2010Collinsville, IL(2010-01-25)Fairmount Park race track is back in business after a tentative labor agreement restored all of its live racing dates.
Fairmount to keep racing in 2010Collinsville, IL(2010-01-25)Fairmount Park race track is back in business after a tentative labor agreement restored all of its live racing dates.
Nixon's K-12 budget not fully fundedJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-21)The proposed budget for Missouri's K-12 schools next year falls $87 million short of being considered fully funded. A GOP State Senator says the state may face another lawsuit as a result.
Nixon optimistic about Missouri economy, but says more cuts will be neededJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-21)Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said the state will balance its budget without raising taxes. Nixon outlined a plan yesterday to eliminate more than $250 million in spending in the next fiscal year.
Nixon to deliver State of the State Address tonightJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-20)Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to announce more budget cuts, economic incentives to lure more jobs to Missouri, ethics reform, tougher drunk driving laws and cleaning up the Lake of the Ozarks during tonight's address.
Mo. lawmakers considering autism legislationJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-19)Supporters and opponents of mandating health coverage for people with autism appeared before legislative committees Tuesday in Jefferson City.
Mo. GOP lawmakers send letters to Nixon, KosterJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-14)The letters ask Gov. Jay Nixon to oppose federal health care legislation, and ask Attorney General Chris Koster to challenge Medicaid exemptions promised to Nebraska.
Mo. GOP pledges to back traditional valuesJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-13)Republican leaders in Jefferson City are promising not to raise taxes, to oppose abortion and to defend 2nd Amendment rights.
Mo. lawmakers oppose farmland reassessmentsJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-12)The Missouri Tax Commission has recommended raising the productive value of the state's best crop land, while lowering the value of pastures.
Tax overhaul proposed to Mo. lawmakersJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-12)The proposal would scrap Missouri's state income tax and replace it with an expanded sales tax.
Mo. lawmakers focusing on federal issuesJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-11)GOP leaders in the Missouri House and Senate are expected to announce plans this week to oppose federal health care and energy legislation.
Mo. lawmakers begin 2010 legislative sessionJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-06)Ethics reform was the dominant topic of the day, along with passing the state budget and encouraging job growth.
Mo. revenue to remain low, despite expected increaseJefferson City, Mo.(2010-01-04)The latest revenue estimates by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon and GOP budget leaders anticipate a slight rise later this year, but the overall amount is expected to remain well below 2008 tax collections.