Missouri News

“I've heard some patient safety concerns that have been voiced by doctors”

' Specially trained nurses would gain power to prescribe a wider variety of drugs under legislation that would move Missouri closer to the medicine practices of most other states. via Missourian

“The governor is interested in any effort that would increase openness and transparency in state government”

Jefferson City - An attorney general candidate wants to stiffen the state's Sunshine Law by increasing fines, clarifying that e-mails are open records and requiring government officials to show why documents ... via News-Leader.com - Top Stories

“All of southern Missouri from southwest to southeast got whacked by ice overnight”

Utility crews worked to clear fallen tree limbs from power lines Tuesday as thousands of people across southern Missouri waited without electricity after an ice storm blamed for at least two traffic deaths. via Belleville News

“We already are working on providing that”

Web sites numerous states operate to help consumers easily compare pharmacy prices for prescription drugs often have missing, and sometimes outdated or inaccurate information, a nonpartisan health research ... via The State

JEFFERSON CITY | Without a dissenting vote, the Missouri House approved legislation Tuesday to repeal the income tax increase on Kansas residents who work in Missouri.

The proposal, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Paul LeVota of Independence, repeals a law enacted last year that prevents out-of-state residents who work in Missouri from deducting property taxes paid to another state.

That provision would increase income taxes by an average of $191 for a resident of Johnson County, Kan., who works in Missouri and itemizes deductions. Read more

“If someone is a sexual predator in the family, are they going to have to get permission to take pictures in their home, like at birthday parties?”

Some Missouri lawmakers want to make it illegal for sex offenders to take pictures of children. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

The House gives first-round approval to a bill that would lower the taxes for Kansans working in Missouri. via Kansas City Star

“It's treacherous. If you can stay home this morning, do it”

Freezing rain hit southwest Missouri early Monday, closing schools and prompting the Missouri State Highway Patrol to urge people to stay off the roads.The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning ... via KansasCity.com

House speakers in Kansas and Missouri are touting a bill that would lower taxes for Kansans who work in Missouri. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

WASHINGTON -- On Super Tuesday, John McCain secured the Republican nomination. How did that happen? Simple. via Statesman Journal

“The House's quick action on these much-needed items is a testament to how well vetted the projects were last year”

The Missouri House passed a $46 million spending plan for new medical buildings at two University of Missouri campuses. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Here are some of the items the Democratic presidential candidates have purchased during their campaign: --- BARACK OBAMA -A 30-second Super Bowl ad: $250,000 -Telephone expenses, paid to Verizon on Nov. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“Tonight our fellow Missourians in the city of Kirkwood were terrorized by a senseless and horrific crime at an open government meeting.”

A gunman killed five people and wounded two at a police station and city council meeting in suburban St. via SI.com

In what could be an example of unfortunate scheduling, the State of the Judiciary Speech was conducted today in Jefferson City. via Columbia Tribune

“For months, the Obama campaign has been spinning that they have a monopoly on red states; tonight we showed that they don't”

Amid the dizzying delegate count and the never-ending political spin, consider one question that may matter most in the fall: How did the swing states vote?

A handful of states in the country's mid-section _ Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico _ offer clues for the general election.

Each has seen some of the closest contests of the last two general elections. Super Tuesday gave almost every candidate a claim they can win in the most critical November races.

On the Democrats' side, Barack Obama won Minnesota and Colorado, and squeaked out a tight finish in Missouri against Hillary Rodham Clinton. Read more

“While the public has filet mignon expectations, MoDOT has Filet-O-Fish funding”

Delivering what is likely the final mandatory annual update on the Missouri Department of Transportation, Director Pete Rahn touted accountability and safety records today while asking lawmakers for more money. via STLtoday

The Democratic primary in the presidential testing ground of Missouri goes to Hillary Rodham Clinton. via KFVS12

A 27-year-old Missouri National Guard soldier was killed in Iraq when his vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. via KMOV.com

“Here's a man who didn't hit political puberty in the conservative ranks until 60 years old”

Presidential hopeful former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., gestures while speaking to a studio audience Saturday, Feb. via Bellingham Herald

“Romney winning California would give some Republicans pause when they look at McCain as the potential nominee.”

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama opened narrow leads on Hillary Clinton in California and Missouri one day before crucial "Super Tuesday" nominating contests in 24 states, according to a ... via Reuters