His campaign fliers declare him "A Soldier's Congressman." His TV ads feature testimonials from the mother of a Marine. And he accuses his Republican opponent of not supporting the troops.
Read More »Audit says KC-area town broke speed trap law by keeping excess revenue
A small Kansas City area town has been deriving much of its revenue from traffic tickets, apparently violating a Missouri law intended to discourage speed traps, a state audit said Wednesday.
Read More »Mo. House leader: Spend, don’t save federal money
State House Speaker Ron Richard said Monday that Missouri should spend — not save — a more than $200 million influx from the federal government under an extension of part of the economic stimulus act.
Read More »Freed burglar says Missouri court system is broken
Dwight Laughlin says he learned two important lessons while serving 17 years in a state prison to which the Missouri Supreme Court ruled he never should have been sent.
Read More »Analysis: Skelton waging military campaign
U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton has launched a military campaign for Congress.
Read More »Judge refuses to stop Missouri law on sexual businesses
The nudity must stop at Missouri strip clubs. So must the lap dances and booze. And all sexually oriented businesses must abide by a midnight closing time.
Read More »Voters reject key provision of health care law
Missouri voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a key provision of President Barack Obama's health care law, sending a clear message of discontent to Washington and Democrats less than 100 days before the November elections.
Read More »Mo. ballot measure tests federal health care law
In this July 28 photo, Missouri state Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, speaks during a rally and fundraiser in St. Charles for supporters of Proposition C, a ballot measure to block the the new federal health insurance law.
Read More »Mo. scholarships cut below law’s minimum amounts
The law established a scholarship range of $300 to $1,000 for students at community colleges, $1,000 to $2,150 for those at public universities, and $2,000 to $4,600 for students at private institutions.
Read More »Judge upholds Missouri health care ballot measure
A Missouri judge on Friday rejected a legal challenge to an Aug. 3 ballot measure that, if approved by voters, would put Missouri in conflict with a key provision of the new federal health care law.
Read More »Will Missouri have a tea party victor?
It's happened in other states. Conservative Republican candidates appealing to tea party activists have defeated party-establishment candidates. But can it happen in Missouri?
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