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XVI. LOCAL AND LATEST (johncombest.com)

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Thursday, January 29
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Jason Rosenbaum’s new blog: Capitol Calling
KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill not yet committed on stimulus
P-D Political Fix: Emerson says nope to stimulus, McCaskill won’t commit
St. Joseph News-Press: Rep. Graves ‘disgusted’ with economic stimulus bill
KC Star Prime Buzz: Stimulus passes in party line vote
P-D Political Fix: Pay hikes for Congress? Move to block gains steam
KY3 Political Notebook: Did Pat Leahy compare Bond to Blago?
KY3 Political Notebook: Washington Times: Bond will support Holder
KC Star Prime Buzz: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver added to Homeland Security panel
Messenger: Republican lawmaker wants to see Nixon’s budget without the federal bailout money
CDT: Balancing budget using stimulus risky, some say
CDT: Governor calls for job cuts
KRCG: Gov. Nixon’s new budget plan may affect administrative positions
Truman Index: Nixon reveals budget details
Columbia Missourian: Transportation high on list of potential federal stimulus expenditures
Columbia Missourian: Forsee backs Nixon’s proposed higher education budget
Columbia Missourian: Flat-rate tuition led Missouri student to a Kansas university
AP: Nixon halts some college construction projects
SNL: School projects halted
P-D: Projects funded by MOHELA are stalled
KC Star: Funds for Missouri campus projects are halted
Columbia Missourian: Funds for higher education capital improvement projects under review
KWMU: Nixon freezes MOHELA construction program
St. Joseph News-Press: Governor visits St. Joe; Nixon tours shop, discusses economic plans
P-D Political Fix: Blunt’s Medicaid director to keep post under Nixon
Columbia Missourian: Missouri hopes to transfer responsibility for mental health center’s services
KY3 Political Notebook: Lembke wants Martinez to answer immigration questions
SNL: Sealing of police records disputed
P-D: Bill would seal most internal police probes
Truman Index: Local governments may face stricter open record law
SNL: Bill to help physicians; Rep. Bryan Stevenson’s proposal takes aim at step therapy
KRCG: Lawmakers go after “step therapy”
KOMU: New bill puts doctors in control
P-D Political Fix: Rep. Jake Zimmerman targets robo-calls
P-D: Lembke bill targets state bar and ‘red light’ camera tickets
SNL: Bill targets school violence reporting
KY3 Political Notebook: B.J. Marsh considers run for seat to be vacated by Blunt
KC Star’s Hendricks: At the unemployment office, they’re on overload
P-D Political Fix: Missouri Amtrak trains to be called Missouri River Runner
KMOX: New name for Missouri’s Amtrak trains
KC Star: All aboard the Missouri River Runner for a KC-St. Louis ride
KOMU: Trains named ‘Missouri River Runner’
KC Star: Fixing I-70s choke points becomes goal
AP: Hulshof takes post on law firm’s public policy team
P-D: AmerenUE rates may go up March 1
AP: Utilities spend millions to fight issue of sinking Missouri River
St. Louis Beacon: Wind power comes to the Show-Me State
KWMU: Report finds that special tax districts do not spur growth or create tax revenue
P-D editorial: Stimulus makes Nixon one lucky governor
KC Star editorial: Nixon makes schools and health care priorities
CDT editorial: Rep. Chris Kelly’s fair tax a good idea
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Region captures a cycling prize
Columbia Missourian op-ed: How will Nixon pay for his grand ideas?
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Thursday, March 6
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KC Star: Blunt administration official Michael Keathley dies of cancer
P-D Political Fix: Mike Keathley has died
Missourinet: OA Commissioner Mike Keathley dies
SE Missourian: Chief of the Office of Administration dies after cancer battle
CDT Politics Blog: Schepker will take over as OA commissioner
P-D Political Fix: Mike Gibbons out of cancer surgery, resting
KC Star: Obama’s reaction to Clinton could ‘change the dynamic of the race,’ McCaskill says
NPR: Obama’s next steps: Interview with McCaskill
Columbia Missourian: Six Missouri superdelegates still up for grabs
Joplin Globe: Superdelegates in spotlight in tight Democratic race
Joplin Globe: Nomination may fall to superdelegates
P-D Political Fix: McCain headed back to St. Louis for fundraiser; Democrats announce it
CDT: Scalia brings wit, originalist views to Missouri
STL American Political Eye: On Slay, Nixon, Claire and Chappelle-Nadal, Ward Connerly, Ed Emery
SNL: University leaders oppose anti-affirmative action drive
AP: Group forms against affirmative action ban; We Can asks public to think before signing petition
Mannies: Single share of stock may put Hulshof on the spot
KMOX: Steelman says illegal workers cost Missouri millions
AP: Steelman uses ‘bad info’ to claim illegals cost Missouri
KY3 Political Notebook: Dems pounce on Steelman
ArchCityChronicle.com: Hugh Scott likely to run for state treasurer
KY3 Political Notebook: Harris calls for local control of CAFOs
P-D Political Fix: Blunt offers Dem senator lucrative spot on Probation and Parole; Barnitz turns it down
CDT Politics Blog: State Senate watch: Kevin Gunn to PSC?
P-D Political Fix: Hubbard ad highlights connections to Jeff Smith, Barack Obama
CDT: No funds for health-care initiative in draft budget
Missourinet: Video: Supreme Court hears challenge over midwifery law
AP: Midwifery law reviewed by state Supreme Court
P-D: Mo. high court hears arguments on midwifery law
P-D Political Fix: Tax booze, not food
Missourinet: Abortion bill surfaces, briefly, in Senate
KMOX: Should driving permits be given to younger teens?
KC Star Prime Buzz: House bill loses a turn, goes back three spaces
AP: Lawmakers approve database to track Missourians’ prescriptions
Missourinet: More restrictions on prescriptions could be coming
Columbia Missourian: ‘Twins bill’ will move to the Missouri House floor
KC Star Prime Buzz: A first step in Missouri pushing ahead without Kansas on light rail?
P-D: Mentally disabled injured at state center
P-D Political Fix: New political editor Christopher Ave introduces himself
ArchCityChronicle.com: Steve Brown picks up endorsement from Maplewood mayor
SE Missourian: Ashcroft speaking at GOP’s annual Lincoln Day dinner
SNL editorial: Bad idea to feed drug offenders
SE Missourian editorial: Roadside memorials
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Drug treatment is money well spent
Jensen: Reality apparently eludes Obama
CDT letter: State prescription rules tie nurse practitioners’ hands
P-D letters: GOP delegate selection process, MRP Sunshine requests
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Wednesday, March 5 Mike Keathley passes away …
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KC Star: Democrats are sweating as nomination process remains unresolved
KY3 Political Notebook: Roy Blunt: “We could easily gain 16 seats”
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Kay Barnes gears up for 6th District brawl
St. Joseph News-Press: Barnes pushes for change in filing for 6th District seat
AP: Scalia delivers speech at Central Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Hubbard seeking cash for TV time
ArchCityChronicle.com: Rodney Hubbard’s TV ad
P-D Political Fix: Ed Martin’s new gig: Sentinel scribe
P-D Political Fix: Steelman declares illegal immigrants cost state at least $26 million a year
KY3 Political Notebook: Koster touts “comprehensive” immigration plan
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Stephen Webber files for 23rd District race
Lake Sun Leader: Eric Reeve to run for state Senate
The Maneater: Missouri affirmative action at risk
P-D Political Fix: Avoiding “no man’s land” at Probation and Parole
AP: Senate bill would let drug convicts get food stamps
CDT Politics Blog: Senate debates giving drug offenders food stamps
KOMU: New DNA bill considered
AP: House approves extra $80 million for state programs
KWMU: Legislation would strictly limit Missouri Second Injury Fund eligibility
Missourinet: Bill would require lawmakers to disclose tax credits received
Missourinet: Lawmakers defend use of ag tax credits
KC Star: Missouri House adds abortion drug to restrictive list
Columbia Missourian: Bill gets amendment to ban chemical abortions
Missourinet: Cyber-harassment and stalking bill advances in Senate
St. Joseph News-Press: Guest wants U.S. out of partnership; House panel hears testimony on Security and Prosperity Partnership
Branson Daily News: Alternative teacher certifiication bill moves to state House
Missourinet: Scrap metal thieves, beware
P-D Political Fix: Snow way: Police bill hearing cancelled again
KMOX: Costly winter for MoDOT
Washington Missourian: Griesheimer asks MoDOT to remove right turn signal signs
Missourinet: Missouri Division of Tourism annual report indicates tourism remains vital part of economy
P-D editorial: The temptation to overreact: Gibbons’ property tax proposal
Joplin Globe editorial: We have a right to use petitions
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Traffic fine bill could help tourism
CDT editorial: Housing disclosure: Let’s get on with it
P-D op-ed: Voucher bills would not improve education of special needs students
CDT op-ed: Candidates’ litmus test pared to four issues
P-D letter: Less help for mentally ill, but state has more laptops
KC Star letter: Candidates’ birth and eligibility
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Tuesday, March 4
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KC Star: Former Kansas Citian guides Clinton campaign at a critical juncture
P-D DC Download: Ditzy chicks for Obama?
P-D Political Fix: Young Lawyers for Obama to gather in CWE tonight
KMOX: Carnahan “very concerned” about Iran’s president in Iraq
P-D Political Fix: Akin makes it official, files for fifth term
KC Star Prime Buzz: Graves, Barnes spar over oil company tax breaks
KC Star Prime Buzz: Cleaver paints grim picture for Silver-Haired City Council
KC Star’s Alm: Political appointees raise eyebrows: Luetkemeyer may be “Exhibit A” against ignoring experience
P-D: GOP lawmakers to trim governor’s budget
KWMU: Missouri House passes supplemental budget
KSPR: Blunt urges General Assembly to spend $200,000 to help family farmers upgrade their equipment
P-D Political Fix: Son of Insure Missouri
KC Star’s Karash: Somber musings on the fate of Insure Missouri
Messenger: Health care debate rages
AP: Businesses try to stop immigration bills that require use of database
P-D: National study ranks Mo. higher, Illinois lower in government management
P-D Political Fix: Report: Blunt scores better than Blago
Missourinet: Missouri scores high marks in grading of states
P-D Political Fix: Federalist Society hosts eminent domain discussion
AP: Planned Parenthood challenges revised abortion proposal
AP: Internet harassment to be punished in Missouri
KWMU: Missouri House considers biotech tax credits
Columbia Missourian: Bill would allow MOHELA to originate loans
AP: Missouri anti-affirmative action measure draws opposition
P-D: Boone Bridge repairs complete
Jensen: Continued efforts, time needed for new bridge
KOMU: Court fees hiked
Missourinet: State doesn’t think bomb threats are cute
AP: Proposed coal plant in rural Missouri delayed
AP: In Missouri, juvenile offenders may have to submit DNA samples
Columbia Missourian: Senate votes to add juveniles to state DNA database and combat cyber-bullying
The Turner Report: Secrecy continues to surround settlement negotiations in lawsuit against AG Nixon
KOMU: Opening doors: Senior doorman for Missouri Senate is living the American dream
P-D: Lack of funding to shutter local veterans business center
Suburban Journals: Arnold: Federal lawsuit challenges red light cameras
Missourinet: Proposed organ donation law studied
KC Star Prime Buzz: Even coughing up blood won’t keep candidates from filing for office
The Turner Report: Government accepts Bowman pre-sentence investigation report
CDT: Clean clothes and campaigns; Talk at Mama Bessie’s revolves around community and presidential politics
SNL: Ashcrofts’ first home burns down
SNL editorial: Constitutional amendment bar must be raised
SE Missourian editorial: More teachers
P-D op-ed: Flooding could be disastrous
CDT letter: Home births more natural for the mother and baby
JCNT letter: Don’t endorse repeal of stem cell research
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Monday, March 3
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Missourinet: Getting Nader on Missouri’s November ballot … Sign here, please
Missourinet: House Speaker says Insure Missouri isn’t dead, yet
P-D: Parolee rehab money to be spent for computers
AP: General Assembly moves to restrict ballot initiatives
CDT: Housing and profits; With the help of taxpayers, Columbia developer has built an empire of affordable-housing projects
KC Star: Measure giving handout to farmers sidelined
St. Joseph News-Press: Activists, lawmakers seeking tough immigration measures
Daily Dunklin Democrat: Sen. Mayer’s whistleblower bill garnering attention
P-D Political Fix: Open thread
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Kirkwood’s Mike Gibbons to have cancer surgery
CDT: Spence steps up in legislative bid for 25th District
PubDef: State rep candidate Chris Carter removed from delegate caucus
St. Joseph News-Press: Sheriffs want raises for deputies
Missourinet: Yum or yuk: A potential new state symbol
Missourinet: Naming part of a road: Is it still an honor?
Lebanon Daily Record: Trout fever breaks at Bennett Spring: Comments from Blunt, Childers, Rep. Darrell Pollock
SNL: Funding a secure campus; Lack of government finances frustrates safety advocates
Branson Daily News: Missouri Department of Revenue offering helpful tax filing tips
Washington Missourian: MoDOT hears complaints from St. Clair residents
California Democrat: Missouri’s rank in agriculture
SNL editorial: Spend surplus on Medicaid; New governor coming, so spend money on poor now
Joplin Globe editorial: Rollback requirement
CDT editorial: Billboards
CDT op-ed: Missouri’s judiciary is under attack
P-D letter: Law should allow midwives to practice home births
P-D letters: Eminent domain, presidential primary system, Bond and surveillance
SNL letter: Jetton doesn’t see reality
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Sunday, March 2
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Belleville News-Democrat: Bridge to start out toll-free, but …; Expert sees fewer dollars for roads
Suburban Journals: Negotiations and revisions brought bridge to fruition
Kraske: Trust could help foster bistate teamwork
P-D: Running, it seems, is in Olivo’s blood
P-D op-ed: Don’t let the idea of voting intimidate you
Messenger: Schaaf is a man on a health care mission
Joplin Globe’s Hadsall: Political reasons driving repeal of contribution limits
Joplin Globe: Missouri bills would restrict CAFOs, subject them to local approval
St. Louis Review: Missouri Catholic Conference backs several pro-life bills
Joplin Globe: Bill holds stiffer penalties for defrauding retirees
SNL: Meth cooks find ways around 2005 law
Lake Sun Leader: HB 1670 parked in committee, no-wake bill sponsor seeks public comment at town hall meeting
P-D editorial: A bridge, finally
SE Missourian editorial: Sunshine enforcement
Columbia Missourian op-ed: President Gary Forsee offers hope for future at university
KC Star’s Lokeman: Mail fraud in the presidential race: Obama vs. Clinton
P-D letters: Eminent domain, Mississippi River bridge
SNL letter: Insure Missouri: Coverage is incomplete
SE Missourian letter: Enforce immigration laws
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Saturday, March 1
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P-D Political Fix: Steelman fishing for votes? No – trout
KY3 Political Notebook: The Renee Factor
P-D Political Fix: 9/11 Commission co-chairman among those headlining Holden Public Policy Forums
P-D: Boeing bested by Northrop/EADS offer of bigger plane
P-D: Boeing may rethink relationship with Air Force
AP: Northrop Grumman, EADS beat out Boeing for Air Force contract
P-D Political Fix: McCaskill jumps in prez race – to help McCain
KC Star: Guns in national parks? Rule change might make it possible soon
CDT: House candidate runs as moderate; Schaeperkoetter joins Ninth District race
KWMU: Jetton says Blunt and House leaders are working on Insure Missouri
CDT: Right-to-work measure resurfaces; Columbia lawmaker says idea is gaining support
P-D Political Fix: Missouri Chamber lauds Senate action on bill to make it easier for career professionals to switch to teaching
AP: Some want personal vaccine exemption restored in Missouri
P-D: Bill calls for drunk-driving warning signs
Missourinet: Time might be running out on your chance to be your own village
SNL: State Senate approves repeal of ‘village law’
Missourinet: Governor asks for federal assistance for February storms
SE Missourian: Blunt appeals for federal help
KWMU: New rules on judicial nominating process in Missouri take effect
KC Star Prime Buzz: Jetton throws party for fossil, but could it offend his base?
Columbia Missourian: Chris Kelly files for 24th District seat in Missouri House
P-D: Joyce Meyer cooperative in inquiry, senator says
CDT editorial: Insure Missouri
Joplin Globe editorial: Bill gives boot to CAFOs
KC Star editorial: Preserve buyers rights in defective-car cases
SNL editorial: Meeting is slap in face to concept of openness; Missouri Air Conservation Commission’s actions show voters are losing voice
P-D letter: Legislators should let parents parent
P-D letter: Bond forgot that not all companies cooperated with warrantless wiretaps
CDT letter: Bill would give inspectors set of workable guidelines
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Monday, February 25
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P-D: Blunt’s insurance plan suffers setback
KTVI: Home healthcare programs may save taxpayers money
CDT: Campaign finance bill splits party; Five Democrats in Senate favor removal of limits
AP: ‘Property tax credit’ primarily benefiting renters
KC Star: Legislation in Kansas and Missouri calls for newer restrictions on abortions
The Maneater (MU): Missouri General Assembly approves UM system projects
The Maneater (MU): ‘Student curator’ bill passes committee
CDT: E-fuel switch is a mix; Miles per gallon slip with ethanol blends
Jensen: Lawmakers shouldn’t waste any more time debating license plates
P-D Political Fix: Open thread
St. Joseph News-Press: Lager readies for treasurer nomination
The Maneater (MU): Spence enters 25th District race
CDT: Democrat to contend for seat held by Hobbs
Springfield Business Journal: Treasurer’s office returns record funds in year-to-date
JCNT: Background checks require work, but needed for student ’safety’
AP: Classes help University of Missouri employees communicate
johncombestblog.com: Alderman Bosley, Pastor Schmidtke praise Bond’s use of earmarks
KMOX: River chevrons might increase local flood threat
Branson Daily News: Bridge application to be pushed
Columbia Missourian: Boonville bridge supporters hang on after Supreme Court decision
SE Missourian: Ashcroft booked for Cape County Lincoln Day
JCNT editorial: Sunshine Law training would benefit public
P-D editorial: The fine print: A look at 2008’s initiative petitions
SNL editorial: Bill scoffs at voters’ wishes; State Senate passes bill that ends campaign finance limits
The Maneater (MU): Plan B bill intrusive, unconstitutional
P-D op-ed: Bush’s budget would kill an essential children’s health program
P-D letter: Tax claims on stillborns
CDT letter: Stronger laws needed against cyber bullying
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Sunday, February 24
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Messenger: Like it or not, online comments are now a part of journalism
P-D: YouTube: Putting you into the democratic process
CDT: Blunt stalls insurance plan kickoff
KC Star Capitol Notebook: Sales tax plan, Nodler and Sinquefield
KC Star: Bill targets stroke and heart attack care
Columbia Business Times: Main immigration bill loses support
P-D Political Fix: Judy Baker releases schedule of Monday announcement stops
CDT Politics Blog: Veteran legislative staffer Kelly Schultz to take on Steve Hobbs
Columbia Missourian: Schultz enters race for 25th District
CDT: 25th District contest gets Republican; Three Democrats vie for seat held by Baker
SE Missourian: State rep-elect Mary Kasten won’t run for full House term
Columbia Missourian: Humorous announcements warn Missourians about the flu
Joplin Globe: 13-year-olds propose ice cream cone as official state dessert
CDT: State’s first lady pays honor to artist
CDT Politics Blog: Rosenbaum predicts the Oscars
AP: Cardinals will wear Kirkwood hats at exhibition game as show of support
P-D editorial: Civil wrongs: Voters should slam the door on Ward Connerly and his petition
P-D op-ed: Monsanto SVP David Snively: Patent ‘reform’ bill is no stimulus for Missouri
Joplin Globe op-ed: DNR’s Dan Schuette: Protecting the environment, economy isn’t easy
Columbia Missourian op-ed: MoDOT falling far behind on I-70 aging, growth
KC Star letters: RU486 and Plan B, prayer in public
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Saturday, February 23
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KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill says Clinton should move aside if she doesn’t win Ohio and Texas
Kraske: Cleaver stands behind Clinton, says there’s something ‘almost unearthly’ about Obama phenomenon
KC Star: Veep, veep! Clear the road for two potential running mates: McCaskill and Sebelius
Missourinet: Bond recovering from shoulder surgery
P-D Political Fix: Bond benches himself as possible Cardinals pitcher
KC Star Prime Buzz: Bond on the disabled list
CDT Politics Blog: Bond: Not so indestructable after all
Missourinet: Blunt to seek legislative approval to implement Insure Missouri
AP: Blunt postpones startup of new government health care program
KWMU: Gov. Blunt’s Insure Missouri program postponed
CDT Politics Blog: Blunt cans startup of Insure Missouri
P-D: House opposition prompts Blunt to delay health plan
P-D Political Fix: Governor backs down on Insure Missouri
St. Joseph News-Press: Insure Missouri tabled for now
P-D: Nixon pays money to reimburse state
AP: Jay Nixon’s campaign reimburses state another $8,618
KC Star: Price rises for Nixon’s use of a state car
KY3 Political Notebook: OA: Nixon owes taxpayers $8600 for car
P-D Political Fix: Nixon: Check in the mail for extra $8600 to cover state car, staff
KY3 Political Notebook: Nixon: The check’s in the mail
P-D Political Fix: Van Eaton: Not running for 9th District Congressional seat
ArchCityChronicle.com: Brock Olivo parody
P-D Political Fix: Montee campaign aide Sean Spence to run for state House
CDT Politics Blog: 25th District candidates pan campaign finance limit repeal
ArchCityChronicle.com: Joe Palm files committee to challenge Talibdin El-Amin for state rep seat
KY3 Political Notebook: Harris hits Koster on voucher vote
KY3 Political Notebook: First Harris, then Donnelly hits Koster
KY3 Political Notebook: Koster campaign responds to Donnelly, Harris
AP: Blunt attends governors meeting
P-D Political Fix: Kinder gets his wish – he’s now governor
KWMU: Jetton defends “lazy Missourians” comment
KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill urges Gates to change leave policy
SNL: McCaskill boasts of benefits to going green
Missourinet: Virtual fence with St. Louis link gets government approval
Peterson: Melanie Blunt’s First Lady Awards event to be held March 4
AP: KCP&L to delay wind farm promised in plant agreement
P-D: Crack cocaine inmates gain early release
SNL op-ed: Midkiff: Farm tour allegedly closed to the public
KC Star letters: Praying isn’t prohibited
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Friday, February 22
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Missourinet: State audit of governor’s office zones in on use of state vehicles
KC Star: Audit examines operation of Missouri governor’s office, recommends clarifying laws
P-D: Audit is critical of Blunt’s state-funded travel
AP: Audit questions Mo. gov’s use of state vehicles, e-mail policy
St. Joseph News-Press: Montee audits governor’s office
KWMU: Audit examines state vehicle use by Gov. Blunt
Missourinet: Two initiative petitions approved for circulation
The Current (UMSL): UMSL weighs in on affirmative action initiative
AP: In Oklahoma, critics of Ward Connerly’s initiative accuse petition gatherers of fraud
AP: Mo. court critics file proposal to change judge selection
JCNT: Group files petition to change court system
CDT Politics Blog: Van Eaton won’t run in Ninth
Suburban Journals: Candidates line up for Hulshof’s congressional seat
St. Joseph News-Press’ Newton: Guilt by association in the 6th District
Suburban Journals: More Dems are casting ballots in historically Republican Warren County
Missourinet: Senate Leader Mike Gibbons has prostate cancer
CDT Politics Blog: Gibbons: I have prostate cancer
P-D Political Fix: Gibbons to have cancer surgery
AP: Attorney general candidate has prostate cancer
KWMU: Gibbons diagnosed with prostate cancer
CDT: Lawmakers move to remove caps on political donations
AP: Gov. candidates Hulshof, Nixon split on repealing donation limits
CDT Politics Blog: Nixon slams move to undo campaign finance limits
P-D Political Fix: Koster attacked for voting to eliminate donation limits, skipping vote on vouchers
CDT Politics Blog: Sean Spence hits the ground running
Columbia Missourian: Local Democrat Sean Spence announces candidacy for 25th District
CDT Politics Blog: Asbridge hopes to carry GOP mantle in Judy Baker’s district
KWMU: MO Senate passes economic stimulus package
KC Star: Missouri Senate gives preliminary approval to bill that would limit property tax increases
SE Missourian: Tilley, Hodges, Crowell preparing legislative agendas for coming year
SE Missourian: Jetton: Lazy Missourians could learn from Mexicans
The Current (UMSL): House bill would limit enrollment of illegal aliens
St. Joseph News-Press: Officials consider sewer plan loan
AP: House approves public prayer constitutional amendment
Joplin Globe: New law affects candidates seeking county office
KC Star: Missouri Gaming Commission ‘all in’ for casino in Sugar Creek
CDT Politics Blog: Blunt on satellite shootdown: Woo hoo!
P-D Political Fix: Blunt on satellite shootdown: Go Navy!
Missourinet: State web page helps senior citizens fight fraud
SNL: Energy conference seeks local solutions
P-D: Emerson forsees thaw in Cuba relations
P-D DC Download: For change in Cuba, look to Washington, not Havana
KWMU: Chinese ambassador visits St. Louis
Missourinet: U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings touts No Child Left Behind
AP: U.S. education secretary: Nontraditional methods can help fill teacher vacancies
SNL: Students allege discrimination; Complaints made against MSU social work program
KC Star editorial: Misleading ballot language
SNL editorial: Pray lawmakers don’t OK bill
SE Missourian editorial: Campaign caps
The Current (UMSL): Anti-affirmative action initiative is a step backward
P-D letter: Missouri Plan
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Thursday, February 21
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Mannies: GOP confident that early unity spells November victory
P-D Political Fix: GOP jabs Nixon over lack of ’superdelegate’ status, but he’s not alone
KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill again goes to bat for Obama; Claire: “I have significant guilt” for not supporting a woman
Columbia Missourian: Boone County Democrats plan Feb. 28 caucus
P-D Political Fix: Judy Baker to kick off 9th District bid
CDT Politics Blog: Judy Baker to kick off campaign on Monday
P-D Political Fix: Marion County Commissioner Lyndon Bode details 9th District campaign
CDT Politics Blog: Schaeperkoetter Surprise? Dem could join 9th District primary crowd
CDT Politics Blog: Jon Dolan keeping his day job, won’t run for Hulshof’s seat
CDT Politics Blog: Washington Missourian: Hillhouse, Threlkeld out of 9th District race
AP: Blunt, Nixon spar over disability fund
Missourinet: Governor and legislators call for Nixon opinion on Second Injury Fund
KWMU: GOP leaders hit Nixon on Second Injury Fund
KC Star Prime Buzz: Republicans, Nixon sniping again over Second Injury Fund
KC Star: Nixon sues Web site for offering sensitive consumer data
Missourinet: Court strikes down summary language on cloning initiative
AP: Judge rewrites ballot summary for stem cell initiative
P-D Political Fix: Carnahan 0-2 in latest court fights over ballot language; career tally is 3-3, with court battles continuing
CDT Politics Blog: Groups react to judge’s order to rewrite anti-SCNT ballot language
Missourinet: Initiative petition filed to change judicial selection process
St. Joseph News-Press: AG candidate Donnelly vows to protect
ArchCityChronicle.com: Next week filing will cost St. Onge $25K
KY3 Political Notebook: Rep. Dennis Wood gets a primary challenger
KMOX: Missouri lawmakers may remove limits on campaign contributions
CDT Politics Blog: Senate enraptured by fundraising bill
St. Joseph News-Press: Senate votes to repeal contribution limits
KC Star: Missouri Senate votes to repeal contribution limits
AP: Senate votes to repeal contribution limits
CDT Politics Blog: Senate passes legislation repealing campaign finance limits
Missourinet: Senate advances no-limits campaign donations bill
Missourinet: Senate: “no” to public campaign financing
West NewsMagazine: Standardizing red light cameras in Missouri
STL American: Jamilah Nasheed nets key Budget Committee post
KC Star: Bill pulling teeth from pit-bull specific ordinances heard in Senate
STL American Political Eye: Nasheed, Chappelle-Nadal, 5th District Senate seat, more
AP: Bill would let some transfer students skip government class
KY3 Political Notebook: School board pushes Congress for law change on homeless shelters near schools
Columbia Missourian: How recalled beef will be destroyed is at issue
AP: Gaming Commission votes to take applications for new KC casino
AP: Late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians
SNL: Federal funds will help battlefield obtain land
KY3 Political Notebook: Datebook: Local Roy Blunt, Jo Ann Emerson events
KWMU: Doe Run and Forest Service swap land
AP: Supreme Court allows lawsuit in suicide pact
STL Business Journal Online Poll: Should businesses be punished for hiring illegal workers?
Joplin Globe editorial: Ignorance no excuse: Harris, Roorda bills would significantly strengthen Sunshine Law
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Mental health treatment needs new answers
STL American editorial: We need collective, strategic action now; Divided black vote may lead to white representation
Washington Missourian editorial: Brock Olivo’s candidacy
SNL op-ed: Psychologists should be able to prescribe medications
CDT cartoon: Forsee and state’s higher ed funding
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Wednesday, February 20
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P-D Political Fix: Bond now on board for McCain
CDT Politics Blog: Bond: McCain is swell!
SE Missourian: Blunt endorses McCain for president
ArchCityChronicle.com: Missouri Democratic Party’s delegate selection caucus locations list
P-D Political Fix: Blunt endorses McCain, Kinder hires Gary McElyea
Missourinet: Jack Jackson suspends campaign for lieutenant governor
P-D Political Fix: Jackson drops Lt. Gov. bid, joining McCain campaign
KY3 Political Notebook: Bob Dixon ponders run for treasurer
SNL: Nixon plan aims for cheaper drugs
CDT: Two GOP candidates join race in Ninth
CDT Politics Blog: Luetkemeyer will run for Congress
CDT Politics Blog: Luetkemeyer: “There seemed to be a void of candidates that I felt could win and hold the seat”
P-D Political Fix: Another name – Luetkemeyer – tossed into 9th District mix
KC Star Prime Buzz: Columbia’s Sean Spence makes a splash in Kansas City
Columbia Missourian: Stephen Webber, Iraq vet and McCaskill aide, to run for 23rd District seat
CDT: Columbia Marine to run for state House seat
CDT Politics Blog: Webber latest candidate in 23rd District race
St. Joseph News-Press: Rep. Jim Guest seeking fourth term as state rep
SE Missourian: Carville, Matalin say primary season ‘incomprehensible’
P-D Political Fix: Political analyst Charlie Cook to speak at Capitol today; no taping allowed
KMOX: More protection for U.S. soldiers on the way
SE Missourian: Spending bill includes millions for meth team
P-D: Viewers beware, digital TV is coming; Comments from McCaskill
KMOX: Former attorney general draws protest
P-D: Wash U speech by ex-attorney general draws protest
KWMU: Protesters target Alberto Gonzales during college visit
PubDef: Video: Students protest Gonzales
KMOX: Missouri lawmakers debate property tax rollbacks
AP: Bill would require Sunshine Law training for public officials
St. Joseph News-Press: Senate passes bill to keep animal ID system optional
CDT Politics Blog: Graham praises passage of Ellis Fischel funds
Missourinet: Legislative committees consider abortion bills
KWMU: Bill in MO House would create crime of coercing a woman to have an abortion
The Turner Report: House bill to make it more difficult for independent candidates scheduled for third reading
KWMU: MO Senate endorses bill that would expand schools’ definition of bullying
Missourinet: Deceptive insurance sales attacked
P-D: Students lobby for sweet treat
AP: Mo. lawmakers seek more power over issuing license plates
AP: State Supreme Court declines to review Boonville bridge lawsuit; Nixon request denied
AP: Court rules sex offenders cannot be forced to move
KC Star: Missouri court upholds decision on sex offenders and retroactive application of buffer law
CDT: ‘Business model’ in focus; UM president pursues ties to faculty, students
P-D: Wash U’s student loans to become grants for many
KRCG: Mizzou is now part of Missouri Alert Network
KMIZ: MO Emergency Alert system expands
KC Star: Students slow to sign up for text alerts
The Mirror (Drury University): Ozarks New Energy conference to be held this weekend
KWMU: School districts put recalled beef on hold
Missourinet: Real justice sought in cattle-rustling cases; Vigilante justice feared
AP: Federal courts prepare for sentence-reduction requests in crack cases
Messenger: Separated at birth: Matt Blunt and Vladimir Putin’s successor
P-D editorial: Jeff Smith’s campaign finance proposal “a windmill worth tilting at”
CDT op-ed: Missouri’s evangelicals stereotyped; Democratic voters weren’t even polled
Jensen: Tough times for conservatives
SNL letter: Judicial selection: Flaws transcend lack of openness
CDT letter: Blunt’s health-care fix toxic to state of Missouri
P-D letters: Legislature’s actions on home inspectors, sex offenders
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AP: Democrats bigger vote winners than Republicans in Mo. primaries
CDT: GOP grasping for handle on split
The Turner Report: McCaskill makes Obama case on CNN’s Late Edition
Washington Missourian: County voters favored McCain, Clinton
CDT: Ashcroft rallies party, endorses surveillance measure
CDT: Steelman resolute on bid; GOP faces primary fight for governor
Missourinet: Steelman, Hulshof in it to stay
KY3: Video: Kinder’s decision affects others in Missouri
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Kinder’s full address
CDT Politics Blog: Videos: Akin, Hulshof, Graves at Lincoln Days Town Hall Forum
Mexico Ledger: Hulshof fields questions from panel of top Missouri Military Academy students
CDT: Steinhoff won’t run in Ninth
CDT Politics Blog: Rep. Steve Hobbs’ father passes
CDT: Hobbs’ father remembered as role model
Fulton Sun: Margaret Donnelly visits with local officials
P-D: Competing bills seek to change campaign financing rules
KC Star’s Scott: Keep politics out of the selection of judges
Missourinet: Talk but no action on road funding
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Kirkwood residents are among those calling for an end to spiraling property assessments
Missourinet: Chilling story of sexual abuse moves lawmakers to action
CDT Police Scanner Blog: Highway Patrol revamps Web site
Lebanon Daily Record: Mo. Senate confirms John Hilton for Truman State board
The Maneater (MU): Bill aims to reduce textbook costs
Columbia Missourian: Gov. Blunt to address biodiesel fuel in Columbia
SNL: State helps ‘dead zone’ grow; Study: MO’s pollution helps create huge lifeless area in Gulf of Mexico
Lake Sun Leader: House Bill 1712 would fix 911 funding shortfalls
SNL: Greene County elections coordinator killed in crash
KSPR: More voters forcing state audits in Missouri
California Republican: Rep. Michael Parson to speak at annual Lincoln Day dinner
SE Missourian editorial: Thwarting meth
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Dial 7-1-1 for tax relief; Gibbons’ bill curbs increases in property taxes
CDT op-ed: DNR’s Doyle Childers: Midkiff strays from truth on plans for trail
P-D letters: Ward Connerly’s petition, independent candidates, Insure Missouri
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