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Archive of Missouri on Thursday May 08, 2008
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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House offers tax break to attract airplane manufacturer
The Missouri House overwhelmingly passed a plan Wednesday that would give the world's third-largest airplane manufacturer a $240 million incentive to build and operate a facility in Kansas City. Read More
Governor turns table on critical representative -- asks for e-mails
Gov. Matt Blunt expanded his fight with Democrats over e-mail archives on Wednesday by requesting digital archives from Columbia Rep. Jeff Harris, a candidate for attorney general. Read More
Governor's office requests e-mail records from Harris
Gov. Matt Blunt's office has asked for years of documents and e-mails from Rep. Jeff Harris' office, a day after the Columbia Democrat criticized the Republican governor for his handling of electronic records. Read More
Mo. voters may decide on photo ID requirement
Voters could decide whether to enact a photo ID requirement for voting under a proposed constitutional amendment given first-round approval Wednesday by the Missouri House. Read More
Mo. lawmakers approve $22.4 billion budget
Missouri lawmakers completed passage of a $22.4 billion operating budget Wednesday that would increase state spending at a greater rate than its expected revenue growth. Read More
Bill approved to ban gassing of pets
Illinois House members voted Wednesday to ban the gassing of pets at animal shelters, with one lawmaker calling the practice disgusting. Read More
Blagojevich should 'clear the air' on Rezko, Quinn says
Gov. Rod Blagojevich should conduct a public question-and-answer session to "clear the air" and fully explain his relationship with indicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday. Read More
Canadian aircraft maker gets tax credit deal
Legislators gave final approval Wednesday to $240 million in tax credits intended for a Montreal-based airplane manufacturer that might build a plant in Kansas City. Read More
Recording - Blunt lawyer warned bosses about e-mail policy
After a lawyer working for Gov. Matt Blunt was fired last September, two different stories emerged. Read More
Flood damage repairs on Ozark riverways will cost $1 million
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. - Flood damage to camp sites and structures along the Ozark National Scenic Riverways will cost nearly $1 million to repair. Read More
Special events today in honor of Truman's birthday; Missouri state offices closed
Harry Truman was born 124 years ago today. The former president's birthday is a state holiday in Missouri, and state offices will be closed. Many employees of Jackson County and the city of Independence also will have the day off. Read More
Voter ID measure moves ahead in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers gave preliminary approval to voter ID legislation on Wednesday, reopening a deeply partisan issue with scant time remaining in the session. Read More
Missouri Senate sends $22.4 billion spending plan to Blunt
The Missouri Senate on Wednesday put the final touches on a $22.4 billion spending plan that includes more funding for public schools, college scholarships, life sciences research and low-income health care. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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'Purple' states turn a little more 'blue'
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Governors pitch ambitious programs
Billion-dollar deficits in California, New York and Arizona haven’t stopped governors there and elsewhere from proposing big-ticket items for 2008. Stateline.org looks at proposals from governors’ 2008 "state of the state" speeches and provides an exclusive summary of all the addresses so far.
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Summary of the State of the State Address
Gov. Matt Blunt (R) used his Jan. 15 address to recommend spending an additional $400 million on health care and education, while cutting tens of millions in taxes. Read More
Commentary: Govs beat White House hopefuls as agents of change
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AG contests attract serious attention
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Iraq casts shadow on 2008 state races
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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