XVII. 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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Saturday, February 9
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CDT Politics Blog: Video: Kinder out of the governor’s race
P-D: Kinder cites party unity in decision
AP: Kinder drops out of governor’s race
Missourinet: Kinder out of race for governor; Faces opponent for re-election
SNL: Lt. Gov. Kinder drops out of race for governor
SNL: Hundreds greet top Republican leaders; Lincoln Days organizers expect attendance record
SNL: GOP leaders consider presidential strategy; Mississippi governor says 2008 campaign will focus on issues
CDT Politics Blog: “When I say governor, you say ’08!” Kinder volunteers chant, march hours before pullout
KSPR: Video: Interview with Kinder prior to announcement
KY3 Political Notebook: Aftermath: Kinder’s decision
P-D’s 10 Speed Blog: Tour of Missouri patron drops out of one race, enters another
CDT Politics Blog: Greetings from Springfield
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Rosenbaum walks the sticker gauntlet
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Blunt needles Democrats
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Bond addresses GOP faithful
P-D Political Fix: Lincoln Day Log: Kinder decision left Jackson “smacked up the side of the head”
AP: Clinton, Obama to split MO delegates
CDT Politics Blog: Even Steven
KC Star: Superdelegates could hold key in Democratic nomination
P-D Political Fix: Lincoln Day Log: County elections chief warned CNN – don’t call MO for Clinton
KC Star’s Penn: Obama wows some KC politicians
CDT Politics Blog: Steinhoff won’t run for Congress
P-D: Kirkwood starts long road to recovery
CDT Politics Blog: Gibbons makes statement on Kirkwood shootings
KC Star: Jetton sings Kumbaya with Dems and Kansans alike
KOLR: House Speaker Jetton hopes to boost teacher salaries
KC Star: Legislation in Missouri would tighten rules for those who conduct petition drives
AP: Missouri gets extension to meet federal driver’s license requirements
KC Star Prime Buzz: Roy Blunt at CPAC: ‘You learn things in life and in politics when you lose’
SNL: Site may lose Medicare services; CoxHealth promises to fight for Primrose Place
SNL op-ed: State law against midwives harms pregnant women needing help
KC Star letter: Ward Connerly’s petition
P-D letter: Margaret Donnelly on unsafe toys
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Wednesday, February 6
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Missouri Election Results
P-D: Obama, McCain stage bi-state sweep
KC Star: Missouri: Obama, McCain win
Missourinet: Obama and McCain take Missouri
Fulton Sun: Local Dems choose Clinton, change
Neosho Daily News: McDonald County voters choose Mike, Hillary
St. Joseph News-Press: Northwest Missouri Dems back Clinton
CDT Politics Blog: Obama rocks the cities
Columbia Missourian: Barack Obama wins state, Boone County
AP: AP called Missouri for Clinton, then corrected after late returns
LA Times Blog: The Show Me State puts on the night’s best show
Newsweek: A Democratic muddle: McCaskill: “This was supposed to be the end. This was going to wrap it up for Sen. Clinton.”
SNL: Local results excite fans of candidates
Fulton Sun: Huckabee ahead in local primary
Lake Sun Leader: Huckabee, McCain split; Clinton takes lake counties
Columbia Missourian: McCain wins state, but Romney wins over Boone County voters
Joplin Globe: Area officials say Clinton’s numbers in cards
KC Star Prime Buzz: Claire predicts Obama wins more delegates, Hillary narrowly wins popular vote in Missouri
KWMU: Missouri big part of race for delegates
Columbia Missourian: Libertarians come out in low numbers, look past primary
P-D: Republicans hold on to St. Charles House seat
SE Missourian: Kasten wins 158th District
Missourinet: Republicans hold onto two contested Missouri House vacancies
P-D: Voters say St. Louis County poll workers were not prepared
P-D: Effort under way to overturn affirmative action in state contracts
Jensen: Emerson made best choice for Southeast Missouri
P-D: Chief justice proposes more openness in judge selections
AP: Mo. chief justice announces judicial selection changes
KWMU: Mo. Supreme Court Chief Justice to expand public info on judicial nominating process
St. Joseph News-Press: Chief Justice advocates more open policy
Missourinet: Merit of Missouri Plan debated at Capitol
KC Star: Changes ahead for selection of Missouri judges
Missourinet: Senate compromise ends slowdown on Blunt appointments
Missourinet: Penalties proposed for stinky agriculture
P-D: Tape could be evidence in case against state representative from Bonne Terre
P-D Political Fix: Blunt names Martin to state Park Board
Messenger: The Ed Martin payback
P-D: Sales tax in St. Louis will increase by a half-cent
KC Star editorial: Hope, enthusiasm mark a historic primary
P-D editorial: Enemy of the good: Legislators should approve Insure Missouri
CDT editorial: Wartime contracting: Belated oversight
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Who will sponsor a 911-cell phone bill?
Washington Missourian: Eliminating the Blue Book: What a dumb suggestion!
SNL letter: Clemens’ laughable proposals make good argument for term limits
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Tuesday, February 5 McCain, Obama win …
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AP: Presidential hopefuls make last push in Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Candidates break with tradition: No street money
P-D Political Fix: Carnahan offers video guide to voting
St. Joseph News-Press: Clinton backers take to the streets
P-D Political Fix: Vilsack in northern Missouri for Hillary
KSPR: Democratic candidates: Women voters wanted
KY3 Political Notebook: Some Edwards backers gravitate toward Obama
KC Star Prime Buzz: Joe Maxwell, Julie Gibson, Rep. Terry Young sign up with Hillary
PubDef: Rep. Connie Johnson changes tune on Hillary
P-D Political Fix: Romney claims four more supportive legislators
AP: Romney: Election is for heart and soul of Republican party
Joplin Globe: Close races may boost voter turnout
P-D Political Fix: Super Tuesday election night watch parties
Springfield Business Journal: Contributors eye Blunt’s war chest; SW MO businesspeople wondering where their money will end up
CDT: Introduction in order; Hulshof unveils bid, cites Blunt’s support
CDT Politics Blog: Videos: Hulshof hits the stump
Columbia Missourian: Hulshof launches bid for governor at airport
AP: Hulshof starts campaign for Mo. governor
SNL: Hulshof kicks off campaign for governor
Joplin Globe: U.S. lawmaker kicks off gubernatorial campaign
KY3 Political Notebook: Hulshof in Springfield: “I offer a fresh perspective”
Messenger: Hulshof: Dancing around the Blunt issue
Jensen: Missouri gov race: The political twists are tricky to follow
P-D Political Fix: Ronnie White goes for Donnelly in AG race
Missourinet: Three Missouri House vacancies to be filled on Super Tuesday
CDT Politics Blog: Sean Spence to host ‘Pizza and Politics’ event Thursday
CDT Politics Blog: Chris Kelly touts GOP support for bid against Ed Robb
ArchCityChronicle.com: Chad Beffa adds name to 67th District Dem primary
CDT Politics Blog: Hillhouse to the House?
Missourinet: LeVota unimpressed with larger budget
P-D: Voting bloc could break state grip on St. Louis police, legislator says
P-D Political Fix: Could farm fears help city regain police control?
KWMU: Legislators seek local control of police department
PubDef: Video: Lawmakers call for local control
Missourinet: Upping the ante for copper thieves
The Turner Report: Feb. 15 arraignment set for Bonne Terre rep in felony case
KWMU: Gov. Blunt doesn’t want federal tax rebate checks to go to illegal immigrants
Branson Daily News: Blunt addresses law enforcement to fight illegal immigration
KC Star Prime Buzz: Jetton, Montee, LeVota, Sinquefield attend event for U of M’s Forsee
CDT: MU helps MoDOT plan snow plowing
CDT: DNR takes safe route with spills; Broken thermometers draw tests
St. Joseph News-Press: Heartland doctor named to state post
P-D: Fighting Web rage
KC Star editorial: A critical hurdle for many young men: lack of father figure
CDT letter: Hulshof’s SCHIP vote reveals his true allegiances
CDT letter: Keep in place programs that ensure Web access
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Friday, February 1
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NY Times: Bellwether state fervently seeks choice who can win in the fall
P-D Political Fix: Bill and Hillary return – Saturday at Mizzou and Springfield, Sunday in St. Louis
CDT Politics Blog: Bill Clinton coming to Columbia
Columbia Missourian: Bill Clinton to visit Columbia on Saturday
P-D Political Fix: Clinton plans (virtual) town hall in Missouri
KC Star Prime Buzz: Cleaver bids for number two spot on Clinton ticket
P-D: Blacks key to Democratic nominee
P-D Political Fix: Four Missouri Edwards backers switch to Obama
P-D Political Fix: Star struck: West Wing actor stumps for Obama
Rolla Daily News: McCaskill’s mother stumps for Obama during Rolla visit
AP: Washington University says no to student request for Obama rally
JCNT: Edwards calls it quits after Jefferson City visit
Joplin Globe: Candidates, surrogates schedule stops in area
P-D Political Fix: Danforth has his man: John McCain
P-D Political Fix: Danforth on McCain: He’ll go ‘toe-to-toe’ with Dems
P-D Political Fix: Jack Jackson, possible lt. gov. candidate, to emcee McCain event
The Turner Report: Romney stiffs southwest Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Blunt: Vote for Romney, don’t waste it on Huckabee
AP: Blunt claims Republicans would be wasting votes on Huckabee
Rasmussen: Romney trails Huckabee, McCain in Missouri
Missourinet: Plenty of choices on Super Tuesday
KWMU: Missourians (and millions elsewhere) to vote on Tuesday; Will Missouri matter much?
P-D: Absentee voting booms for Missouri primary
P-D: As election fervor builds, Mo. bills seek to squelch political ‘robo-calls’
CDT: Politicians opt out of Missouri race for governor
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder supporters write to the Republican Governors Association
CDT Politics Blog: Hulshof to kick off bid Monday
CDT: Open congressional seat creates buzz
CDT Politics Blog: Cross out Griesheimer
CDT Politics Blog: Don’t cross out Shoemyer
CDT Politics Blog: A doctor in the House? Threlkeld considering run
AP: AG candidate Koster outlines meth legislation
Columbia Missourian: Koster proposes bill to crack down on meth
KWMU: Koster sponsors tougher meth legislation
KC Star Prime Buzz: Koster looks to get tough on meth
CDT Politics Blog: Koster, Harris receive union endorsements
P-D Political Fix: Barbour headlining open night at Lincoln Days
P-D Political Fix: Bowman officially leaves the House
SE Missourian: Scammers posing as Mo. revenue officials
JCNT: State, local lawmen get extra training on dealing with illegal immigrants
KC Star Prime Buzz: Missouri law enforcement partnering with ICE on immigration issues
KWMU: State and local law officers to train to enforce federal immigration law
CDT: Jail tracking illegal aliens; Immigration issue reverberates locally
CDT Police Scanner Blog: Crespi: Publish stats of immigrant detainees
Joplin Globe: Federal grant to help launch police data-sharing system; Rep. Roy Blunt secures funds
Missourinet: Legal challenge to stem cell summary has day in court
Missourinet: Campaign contribution proposals could return
Messenger: Purgason has it right on ethanol
AP: MoDOT discovers overweight state bridges, needs more study
CDT: ‘Impaired’ waterways list tough to leave
CDT Class Notes Blog: Making school districts accountable
AP: Bill would make some teachers’ Web sites off-limits to students
St. Joseph News-Press: Autism panel applauded
SNL: Missouri task force meets on stroke, heart response
ArchCityChronicle.com: New legislative effort for local control of police department
KC Star: University of Missouri board weighs higher tuition, fees for four campuses
P-D: UM plans to raise tuition 4.1 percent
Columbia Missourian: Curator’s meeting: Decreased appropriations fueled tuition proposal
P-D: Gun control group praises Illinois, criticizes Missouri
Peterson: Gov. Blunt, Phil Treacy make visit to school
Branson Daily News: Tour of Missouri to visit Branson
St. Joseph News-Press: Bike race is ‘a big deal’
P-D Political Fix: Trash district plan draws Democratic opposition
CDT endorsements: Obama, McCain
St. Joseph News-Press: Grabbing opportunity: Tour of Missouri will put St. Joseph on the map in September
Rolla Daily News editorial: Rolla, St. James amped over Tour of Missouri participation
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Goodbye, Matt Blunt. We hardly knew you.
KC Star letter: States’ immigration laws
SNL letter: Gov. Blunt great vice president pick
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Tuesday, January 29
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P-D Political Fix: Huckabee here today, McCain to hold rally Friday
CDT Politics Blog: Huck won’t come to Columbia
CDT: Chelsea stumps for mom at MU
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Chelsea comes to town
P-D: Chelsea Clinton stumps here for mom
KWMU: Chelsea Clinton stumps for her mom in Missouri
Columbia Missourian: Chelsea Clinton speaks at MU on behalf of her mother
Columbia Missourian: Chelsea Clinton calls for immigrants to “step out of the shadows”
AP: Clinton says she has deep support in Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Clinton planning a return visit to Missouri
Missourinet: Clinton: “I’m going to take my case to the people” of Missouri
CDT Politics Blog: Clinton answers McCaskill criticism
KC Star Prime Buzz: McCaskill to Bill Clinton: “Be careful.”
Joplin Globe: Edwards cheered at rally
SNL: Edwards speaks of economic hope
St. Joseph News-Press: Obama to speak in Kansas City
P-D Political Fix: Montee part of Obama “truth squad” in Missouri; Clay, Carmichael also on it
P-D Political Fix: Ron Paul supporters holding information meetings
St. Joseph News-Press: Presidential campaigns work the ground in Missouri
CDT Politics Blog: Bond discusses Rudy and Kenny
CDT Politics Blog: It begins: Hulshof to announce gubernatorial bid today
P-D: Hulshof to join race for Mo. governor
KC Star: Hulshof expected to run for governor
AP: Hulshof expected to announce bid for governor today
CQ: Hulshof reportedly plans run for governor
SE Missourian: Emerson won’t join race for governor
Missourinet: Emerson a “no go” in race for governor
KWMU: Emerson not running for governor
KC Star: Steelman campaign comes to area
Messenger: Steelman avoids look back at Blunt
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder speaks
SE Missourian: Kinder outlines campaign themes
Missourinet: Survey indicates uphill battle for Blunt had he run again
Jensen: Blunt’s decision: Reading between the political lines
CDT Politics Blog: Serious Shoemyer: State senator looks at 9th District race
AP: Mo. lawmakers have mixed reactions to Bush’s proposals
P-D DC Download: Ike on State of the Union
Missourinet: McCaskill hopes package does stimulate economy
AP: Blunt, Nixon want to exempt federal rebates from state taxes
P-D: Mo. Senate committee unveils cyber bullying bill
AP: Lawmakers approve money for heating aid, meth investigations
KC Star: Missouri Senate approves money for three programs
KWMU: Property tax reform bill receives favorable hearing
KC Star Prime Buzz: Missouri Dems announce education proposals
The Maneater (MU): Columbia lawmakers look ahead to session
Springfield Business Journal: Legislative preview: Springfield: Economic development and education top the list
Springfield Business Journal: Legislative preview: Joplin: Transportation and tax concerns emerge
Springfield Business Journal: Blunt outlines plan to criminalize mortgage fraud, prevent foreclosures
AP: Missouri’s Catholic bishops urge lawmakers to help immigrants
P-D Political Fix: Missouri bishops to pols: Curb your anti-immigration talk
Missourinet: Senators move to clean up initiative process
SNL editorial: Missouri voters: Listen up, speak up and get up
Joplin Globe editorial: Blunted: How much of governor’s agenda will make it through the legislature?
P-D editorial: Passing responsibility: Lessons from Bellefontaine
KC Star editorial: Tighten lax day-care regulations
The Current (UMSL) op-ed: McCaskill: Obama’s latest fan
KC Star letter: Student drug testing
P-D letters: Midwifery, “mission accomplished” declarations
SNL letter: Clemens wastes time with Jayhawks bill
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Monday, January 28
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SNL: Missouri leaders line up behind candidates
JCNT: Delegating the power
KWMU: Democrats set sights on Missouri
SE Missourian: Chelsea Clinton stumps for mom
P-D Political Fix: Chelsea in Mo. Sunday and Monday, Vilsack and Kennedy Townsend also around
CDT Politics Blog: Chelsea Clinton coming to Mizzou
KMOX: Obama to visit St. Louis
P-D Political Fix: Obama holding St. Louis rally next Saturday
P-D Political Fix: Sunday morning with Lacy: Obama with a side of Sherman
PubDef: Video: Carnahans, Darlene Green for Obama
PubDef: Video: Missouri officials for Obama
SNL: John Edwards to make stop in Springfield
JCNT: Edwards to campaign locally Tuesday
CDT: Edwards plans stop in capital this week
KY3 Political Notebook: Huckabee to visit Missouri Tuesday
KY3 Political Notebook: New Rasmussen Missouri polls
CDT: A political scramble: Missouri Republicans felt the earth move last week
P-D: GOP candidates face fight for nomination
St. Joseph News-Press: Shields still thinking; St. Joseph native may enter gubernatorial race
AP: Holden: Blunt ‘misinterpreted’ comments in speech
Suburban Journals: McKenna, Engler react to Blunt announcement
CDT Politics Blog: Rosenbaum to discuss Blunt’s decision; 8:30 a.m. on KFRU
KC Star: Blunt chooses YouTube to deliver announcement; Nixon stays on message
P-D Talk of the Day Blog: Which party will prevail for Missouri’s top office?
Scott: A governor needs burning desire to achieve
St. Joseph News-Press’ Booher: Blunt called it quits for a reason
Webber: Blunt’s late decision limits voters’ choices
Rep. Brian Baker: On Blunt’s announcement
JCNT: Lawmakers consider measures to prevent drunk driving
George Will: The battle over the Missouri Civil Rights Initiative
CDT: DNR landfill study detects less paper, more grocery bags
Missourinet: Blunt decision could cause uncertainty for MoDOT
SE Missourian: Not all farmers eligible for relief program
P-D: Rep. Talibdin El-Amin seeks halt to closing of North St. Louis schools
JCNT editorial: Theories abound following Blunt’s decision: From Yoko Ono to Quit-While-You’re-Ahead
CDT editorial: Legislative agenda: The year for highway funding
SNL editorial: HB 1779 opens doors to competition
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Toss ‘Jetton’s Law’ in the trash
Webster-Kirkwood Times’ Corrigan: Green Republicans work for environment
CDT letter: Military retirement tax elimination good for state
SE Missourian letter: Child support isn’t being enforced; Nixon should target all deadbeats
P-D letter: Shifting money from rehabilitation program endangers public safety
Joplin Globe letter: Voting on CAFOs
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Sunday, January 27
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KMOX: Sen. McCaskill ‘surprised’ by Obama landslide
SE Missourian: Chelsea Clinton to appear in Cape Girardeau
KC Star: Bill Clinton campaigns for wife Hillary in Independence
KC Star: ‘The Bill factor’ shakes up the Democratic presidential race
P-D Political Fix: Clay to appear at church on behalf of Obama; McCaskill, Carnahan to appear at STL headquarters
CDT: Seeking out the youth vote; McCaskill politicks on behalf of Obama
CDT Politics Blog: Edwards coming to mid-Mo.
P-D Political Fix: Edwards adding Jefferson City stop to MO schedule
SNL: Residents pull out pocketbooks for candidates; Obama leads in donations in Springfield
SNL: Supporters pick up phones for Clinton, Obama
KOMU: Political races heat up
SNL: Mission accomplished? Supporters and critics in the Ozarks weigh in on governor’s performance
Messenger: Former Blunt transition team leader not surprised by news
SNL: Blunt timeline
SNL: Slideshow: Blunt’s term
SNL: Blunt’s promises assessed
SNL: Governor’s staff issues statement on legacy
SNL: Money formula revised under Blunt; Superintendents praise governor for getting more funds for education
CDT: Blunt change affects plans by Steelman
Columbia Missourian: Steelman announces candidacy for governor
Missourinet: Steelman enters race for governor
P-D Political Fix: Steelman kicks off campaign – and Democratic barbs
P-D Political Fix: Ehlmann endorses Kinder for governor
KMOX: Kinder picks up endorsement
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder bags Ehlmann endorsement
Quincy Herald-Whig: Working poor are target of Insure Missouri
Columbia Missourian: MOHELA forgives $1.5 million in student loans
KWMU: St. Louis RCGA lobbies lawmakers for expansion of Quality Jobs, other business-friendly programs
Joplin Globe: Blunt’s announcement grabs spotlight in Missouri’s capitol
Lebanon Daily Record: Lawmaker wants Hutson impeached
P-D: Who is abusing power? Lembke behind push to oust judge
Lebanon Daily Record: McCaskill likely to support Kays nomination
SE Missourian: Emerson defends earmarks
CDT: Election judges train for ‘every eventuality’
KC Star: Governor objects to river water diversion
KC Star: Sewer and wastewater project begins
P-D endorsement: Barack Obama
P-D endorsement: John McCain
KC Star editorial: Missouri legislature has opportunities to assist those most in need
CDT editorial: Insure Missouri: Worth a good debate
SNL op-ed: Dealing with the uninsured; Those lacking health care plans affect everyone else
P-D letters: Blunt’s announcement
SE Missourian letter: Delivering Internet to rural areas
SE Missourian letter: Bridging the gap for the uninsured
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Saturday, January 26
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P-D: McCain surges to front, while Clinton hangs on
P-D: Poll results
P-D DC Download: Bond & McCain: No love lost
KC Star Prime Buzz: If Rudy goes down, whither Kit Bond?
P-D Political Fix: Edwards returns to Missouri
Messenger: Edwards visit details
P-D Political Fix: Bill’s back, and Obama’s stopping by
KC Star Prime Buzz: Obama mania coming to KC Tuesday
CDT Politics Blog: Video: McCaskill on Obama
CDT Politics Blog: McCaskill in new Obama ad
KC Star Prime Buzz: Obama gets help from Jean and Betty Anne on the radio
Messenger: Lampe not in endorsing mood
KY3 Political Notebook: Lampe not endorsing Obama; Press release from campaign was wrong
CDT Politics Blog: Missouri Right to Life endorses Huck
KY3 Political Notebook: Mo. Right to Life endorses Huckabee
P-D DC Download: Bond, the war, and Bush
AP: Blunt’s team was blindsided; Decision to not run came just 10 days after campaign retreat
SNL: Gov. Blunt’s decision not to run may help Republicans
Messenger: Walking away comfortable for governor
Kraske: Blunt’s decision
KC Star: Race for governor is possible for Carnahan
P-D Political Fix: Carnahan: Rethinking that old decision not to run for governor
CDT Politics Blog: Carnahan mulling bid for governor
CDT Politics Blog: Video: McCaskill opines on Carnahan campaign
AP: Carnahan thinking about bid for governor
P-D DC Download: Democrats for Hulshof? DCCC would like shot at open congressional seat
SE Missourian: Emerson to announce election plans Monday
CDT Politics Blog: Southeast sweepstakes: Potential candidates for Emerson’s seat
KY3 Political Notebook: Steelman sets up primary fight; Local Dems cool on Carnahan
KY3 Political Notebook: Too much news; Obama event cancelled because of Steelman announcement
AP: Steelman announces gubernatorial run
Missourinet: Steelman running for governor
KOMU: Steelman running for governor
CDT: Steelman to announce run for governor
KWMU: Jack Jackson announces candidacy for Mo. Lt. Governor
AP: Jackson enters Republican race for Lt. Governor
Missourinet: Former state Rep. Jack Jackson running for Lieutenant Governor
P-D Political Fix: Jack’s back
KY3 Political Notebook: Sara Lampe not running for treasurer
P-D Political Fix: Smith explains his “no” to Colbert; Emerson supporters launch blog; May Scheve Reardon looking at treasurer’s race
KC Star: Missouri and Kansas are pushing tougher laws on illegal immigration
AP: Bill focuses on parental kidnapping
Joplin Globe: Proposal would boost Missouri teacher pay
P-D: Lawyers tell different tales in accident involving Mo. lawmaker
Missourinet: State representative, wife charged in hit and run
Nevada Daily Mail: Gov. Blunt announces 47 new manufacturing jobs in Nevada, Mo.
P-D: Blunt picks new circuit judge
St. Joseph News-Press: Blunt can’t take his DREAM with him; St. Joe mayor ask congressional delegation for sewer help
P-D: Bellefontaine Habilitation Center to lay off 125 workers
KMOX: Bellefontaine staffers to be let go
KC Star op-ed: McCaskill: Obama a leader of vision and courage
P-D letter: Candidates: Missourians don’t want to be bugged after dinner
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Friday, January 25
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P-D: Primaries here seem secondary – for now
P-D: McCaskill speaks out against Clintons
St. Joseph News-Press: McCaskill says Clintons would unite Missouri Republicans
KC Star: McCaskill’s comments rile Clinton campaign
KWMU: Clay warns Clintons against mudslinging
KY3 Political Notebook: Rep. Lampe backs Obama
KC Star Prime Buzz: Skaggs, father and son, out for Clinton
ArchCityChronicle.com: Pro-Huckabee push polls coming to Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Bond proposes poll to winnow out GOP field
KMOX: Kingmaker? Who’s guiding MO GOP after Blunt’s bombshell?
CDT: He can run, but Kenny win?
SNL: Blunt war chest may go to GOP candidates
SNL: McCaskill: Blunt’s legal costs worth questioning
KY3 Political Notebook: The ripple effect: This time, the smile was real.
AP: Kinder: I’m running for governor
KY3 Political Notebook: Kinder ramps up; “None of us had the heads-up”
Missourinet: Kinder: “I’m in.”
KWMU: Kinder definitely in; Jetton will talk with his wife before deciding
Missourinet: House Speaker considering governor’s race
St. Joseph News-Press: Governor Shields? Maybe.
KY3 Political Notebook: And the attacks begin . . . ; Dem lawmaker: “We want Kinder.”
KY3 Political Notebook: Dems: We beat Blunt before he ran
STL Oracle: Democrats should rethink guv candidate
P-D: Blunt appears at RCGA dinner
Missourinet: Blunt addresses transportation conference, stressing road improvements
KWMU: 2008 Transportation Conference highlights need to fund Missouri roads
Messenger: A look back: Columnist predicts Robin Carnahan, Jeff Harris ascensions
CDT Politics Blog: Jackson will run for Lt. Governor
P-D Political Fix: From colonel to lieutenant? Jackson says he’ll run
KY3 Political Notebook: Colonel Jack is back
KC Star Prime Buzz: With a name like Jack Jackson, why not run for lieutenant governor?
CDT Politics Blog: Loudon close to jumping into Lt. Governor’s race
CDT Politics Blog: Roll Call: Look for Joe Maxwell in the 9th
CDT Politics Blog: Judy Baker: I have not been sitting on the sidelines
Jensen: Shields’ child education proposal doesn’t rate well
SE Missourian: Crowell plan would allow scholarships for autistic children
P-D: Mo. founds sought to battle child pornography
Missourinet: Protecting students from teachers
AP: State ballot proposals would require renewable energy
KC Star: Kansas readies volley in cross-border tax tiff
AP: Bonne Terre legislator, wife face charges in New Year’s Day accident
P-D: Mo. state lawmaker faces felony charge in accident
SE Missourian: Nathan Cooper’s prison report date changed
P-D Political Fix: First degree: Divide deepens between Troupe, El-Amins
Missouri Bondsman: A legislative bait and switch on bail statutes
KC Star Prime Buzz: Tom Dempsey, STL’s Lewis Reed take hardship cases before Ethics Commission
Peterson: Ed Martin, Scott Leiendecker among those working on weather disaster preparedness; Pro-Choice event marks Roe v. Wade
SNL: Blunt seeks federal aid for recovery from storms
KWMU: Congress approves archives facility in Overland
St. Joseph News-Press: ‘Vital’ wind energy tax credit set to expire
CDT: MU fan stung by official reaction to his blog
SE Missourian editorial: Thanks, Governor
CDT editorial: Midwifery: Authorize it this year
Jensen: Being an American in today’s world
SNL op-ed: State Medicaid reform will take major effort
SNL letter: Blunt not getting fair treatment
P-D letter: Missouri executions, caseworker pay, transportation funding
SNL letter: Legislators should not be self-serving
CDT letter: Give UM president benefit of the doubt
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Thursday, January 24
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KSDK: Video of Blunt press conference
Missourinet: Audio of press conference
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Blunt steps aside
CDT: ‘Sense of mission’ lost; Governor won’t seek second term
KC Star: No specific event triggered Blunt’s bowing out of race, he says
SNL: Blunt conclusion: ‘How do you argue with that?’ “The ‘git-er-done’ governor in the ‘git-er-done’ state”
CDT: Who could step up to fill the void?
ArchCityChronicle.com: Blunt’s departure: Winners and losers
KC Star: GOP hopes for quick consensus on Blunt replacement
CDT Politics Blog: Second life: Hulshof’s shot at governor
Politico.com: GOP reeling from Blunt’s resignation
Human Event’s Gizzi: Missouri politics upended; Kinder in for sure
CDT: Blunt’s colleagues ‘flabbergasted’; Decision leaves state party in turmoil
SNL: Mystery, opportunity arise as dust settles
KOMU: GOP scrambles to find candidate
St. Joseph News-Press: Many names in ring for Blunt’s job
CDT Politics Blog: Shields: Governor run not out of the question
P-D Political Fix: Graves: Definitely not. Steelman: Thinking about it.
KOMU: Steelman and Jetton considering gubernatorial run
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Nixon takes the stage
P-D: Nixon maintains message is change, not anti-Blunt
KMOX: Jay Nixon addresses media after governor’s announcement
Columbia Missourian: Nixon emphasizes Democratic party unity
Missourinet: Nixon: Focus won’t change
KOMU: Nixon’s campaign moves forward
CDT Politics Blog: Washington Post: Robin Carnahan a possibility for governor
KSPR: Missouri governor speaks about departure
KOMU: Blunt explains reasons to reporters
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt says he lost his sense of mission
P-D Political Fix: Blunt: A YouTube kind of guy
P-D Political Fix: Nixon: I’m a YouTube guy, too
Joplin Globe: Area Blunt donors cite disappointment
KSPR: Blunt’s war chest – where will the money go?
AP: Missouri Ethics Commission increases donation caps
P-D: Agenda is in question as Blunt’s clout wanes
AP: Blunt’s decision may affect state policy outcome
Missourinet: McCaskill says Blunt read the writing on the wall
Columbia Missourian: Blunt’s surprise exit not Missouri politics’ first
CDT Politics Blog: Round two? Hulshof bid could give Dems shot at the 9th
P-D Political Fix: Coleman and Graham: Enjoying the show – no kidding
CDT Politics Blog: Chuck Graham firm in 2008 plans
P-D Political Fix: Clinton launches two TV ads in Missouri
AP: Clinton begins running ads in Missouri
STL Business Journal online poll: For whom would you vote in the GOP presidential primary?
P-D Political Fix: Dogan holding “hip” fundraiser downtown
ArchCityChronicle.com: Kevin Gunn will hold first town hall meeting
AP: Mo. lawmakers consider stronger oversight of teacher misconduct
KOMU: Protecting students; Cunningham’s bill targets teachers with misconduct in their past
West NewsMagazine: Portwood receives Outstanding Legislator Award from Alliance on Mental Illness
P-D: Economic stimulus package gets bipartisan support
KC Star: Judge says Missouri must issue license plate with ‘Choose Life’ message
P-D: Majerus defiant – with respect
P-D Political Fix: Despite words, Majerus not a big political donor
SE Missourian: Program provides mentors for children who have a parent in prison; Kinder helped create Amachi program
P-D: State audit finds St. Peters financial books clean
KTVI: State audit results released in St. Peters
KMOX: State finds no major problems in St. Peters audit
P-D: Not ready for prime time; Ballpark Village won’t be completed in time for 2009 All-Star game
CDT: MU donation called ‘slavery atonement’
KWMU: Jeff City court sides with state on SLPS takeover
CDT Class Notes Blog: I’m not black …; School board candidate demands an African-American reporter
SNL editorial: Blunt’s exit opens new doors
P-D editorial: He did what?!?
Joplin Globe editorial: Reason rings hollow
Knoxville News editorial: McCaskill “caught doing something good”
CDT cartoon: Blunt’s decision
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Wednesday, January 23
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UPDATE: Blunt won’t back GOP candidate yet
UPDATE: Blunt: A YouTube kind of guy
UPDATE: Hancock “surprised” by announcement
YouTube: The announcement
P-D: Blunt: One and done
KC Star: Blunt won’t seek re-election
CDT Politics Blog: Chaos emerges as Blunt steps aside
AP: Blunt stuns state by withdrawing
Joplin Globe: Gov. Blunt bewilders state, drops re-election effort
P-D front page
KC Star front page
SNL front page
Hannibal Courier-Post front page
P-D: Blunt’s announcement stuns Capitol denizens
KMOX: Many still ask “why” the governor won’t run for re-election
KWMU: Matt Blunt announces he will not seek re-election
St. Joseph News-Press: Governor’s move turns heads in legislature
Republicans: Online poll: Who should be the Republican candidate for governor in 2008?
Democrats: Online poll: What’s your reaction? Happy, relieved, wistful or anxious?
Messenger: Blunt, July 2006: “I may decide not to run again.”
P-D: Kinder jumps in as others get set to test the water
P-D Political Fix: Kinder: Already running for gov, since Blunt isn’t
SE Missourian: Kinder, others consider gubernatorial run
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder reacts to Blunt announcement
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder’s statement
KSPR: Who will run?
KWMU: House speaker Rod Jetton may enter Missouri governor’s race
CDT Politics Blog: Jetton mulling options
CDT Politics Blog: Hulshof decision could produce shockwaves
P-D Political Fix: Emerson: Taking 24 hours to think it over
KC Star: Analysis: What’s next for Missouri GOP?
St. Joseph News-Press’ Newton: GOP left with questions
CDT Politics Blog: Gibbons sounds off on Blunt decision
KSPR: Video: Local Republicans and Democrats react
Republican Governors Association thanks Matt Blunt for his service
Mitt Romney on Blunt
Hancock: Blunt’s brave decision is a real opportunity for Missouri Republicans
FiredUp: Questions, oh so many questions
KC Star editorial: Good move, governor
CDT Politics Blog: Don’t call her the Shockmaster; Steelman announces she’ll run again for treasurer
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Steelman hits re-election road
P-D Political Fix: Steelman makes it official: She’s standing pat
AP: Steelman begins campaign for re-election
Columbia Missourian: Columbia Pachyderm Club to host Rep. Steven Tilley
SE Missourian: Candidates in 158th spar over Medicaid, taxes
KC Star Prime Buzz: Missouri Democrats announce ethics package
KC Star: Missouri inmates can receive elective abortions, appeals court rules
SNL: Missouri’s federal lawmakers ready to work in 2008
SNL: Missouri Foundation for Health grant allows free HPV vaccine to be distributed
KMOX: Slay calls hecklers “vocal minority” – but should he worry?
MayorSlay.com: A common agenda
AP: Rev. Larry Rice says mental health cuts to blame for chain saw attack
Jensen: Death penalty does fill a role in system
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Tuesday, January 22
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UPDATE: Dropping out: Blunt’s announcement video
UPDATE: Kinder already running for gov, since Blunt isn’t
UPDATE: Kinder reacts to Blunt announcement
UPDATE: Emerson: Taking 24 hours to think it over
UPDATE: Hulshof decision could produce shockwaves
P-D: Obama’s risk battling Bill and Hillary
CDT Politics Blog: McCaskill featured in Obama ad
KY3 Political Notebook: Fight night: Claire, Betty Anne McCaskill sit ringside
KC Star Prime Buzz: Former Cleaver opponent Jamie Metzl returns to help Obama
P-D Political Fix: Jean Carnahan explains why backing Obama
JCNT: Blunt, Nixon fuel battle over ‘political’ offices
Jensen: Blunt, Nixon have very different views
AP: Potential conflict keeps Missouri ethanol plant from incentives
P-D Political Fix: Steelman, Clinton hint at hot news on tap
KY3 Political Notebook: What is Sarah Steelman doing today?
The Turner Report: Steelman returns more than $10,000 to voucher supporters
Washington Missourian: Bill would give tax break to private school parents
Missourinet: Five star for pre-school? Legislature considers state ratings
CDT Politics Blog: Jetton considers elimination of property tax for cars
Washington Missourian: School district officials upset by Griesheimer’s comments on property taxes
KC Star: New rules aim for quicker angioplasties for heart attack patients
Missourinet: Healthcare Transformation Committee working aggressive schedule in search of solutions
AP: Proposal would raise lawsuit fees to fund sheriffs’ offices
P-D Political Fix: Democratic House nominee yanks leaflets after endorsement denial
ArchCityChronicle.com: Steve Brown gets firefighters in 73
KC Star Prime Buzz: L. Ron Hubbard in the house – the State House!
P-D Political Fix: Open thread
P-D DC Download: Bond wants intelligence bill
KC Star Prime Buzz: Latest from Rothenberg: Movement for Barnes
SNL: Rep. Roy Blunt hears need for new offices; County officials seek federal funding for public safety center
SNL: Campaign kickoff party for Emerson’s opponent to be held Saturday
Columbia Missourian: Abortion-rights supporters to mark 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
KC Star: Abortion opponents find reason to cheer on 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Branson Daily News: Checking bridge safety
Missourinet: A new Johnson’s Shut-Ins coming soon
P-D Political Fix: Dinesh D’Souza to speak at McKendree
CDT: Man with chain saw attacks 4
MayorSlay.com: Meditation: Honoring Dr. King
KWMU: Protesters shout down Mayor Slay
KSDK: Video: Protesters chant through Mayor Slay’s speech
P-D: Slay shouted down on King day
KMOX: Mayor Slay says he expected some jeers at MLK ceremony
Washington Missourian: The McCaskill endorsement
Washington Missourian editorial: School officials missing Griesheimer’s point
Washington Missourian editorial: Transportation as a priority
SNL op-ed: State gets bad news as abortions increase
P-D letters: Abortion; Rep. Jim Lembke on judicial reform
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Monday, January 21
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St. Louis Journalism Review: Terry Jones: Missouri plays bit part in presidential primaries (pdf)
JCNT: Rare race for GOP ticket puts question mark on state’s influence; Comments from Patrick Werner, MU’s Webber
KMIZ: Video: Democrats campaign in MO
The Maneater (MU): Edwards and Clinton visit St. Louis
Fulton Sun: Local residents revive democracy
P-D Political Fix: With competitors in town, Obama hits the airwaves
P-D: Jean Carnahan endorses Obama
Student Life (Wash U): Obama, McCain lead among student voters
AP: Americans abroad can now vote online
St. Joseph News-Press: Possible shortage of election judges worries counties
Missourinet: Nixon’s real response to State of State address
Sen. Jolie Justus: On Blunt’s State of the State, Missouri Budget Project and Missouri’s spending choices
JCNT: Group urges caution in fight against illegal immigration
Missourinet: Petition for in-home health care
AP: Fending off lawsuits part of the initiative petition challenge in Missouri
Show Me Progress: The affirmative action petition initiative
The Turner Report: Rep. Ted Hoskins wants to make it harder for independent candidates
SE Missourian: 158th focus: Stem cells
SE Missourian: Missouri Right to Life endorses Democrat Mike Keefe over Republican Mary Kasten
SE Missourian: Local group heads to Washington for pro-life rally
JCNT: Crusaders for life readying for pro-life rally in Washington
P-D: Caretakers, lawbreakers: Center delivers babies legally
St. Joseph News-Press’ Booher: Pandering seasons the legislative process: Bartle’s steroid testing idea
KC Star: Federal earmarks to religious group raise constitutional concerns
KC Star: Plans are under way to extend Katy Trail to KC area
St. Joseph News-Press: Auditor wants better ‘baby sitter’ for child-care providers
Suburban Journals: St. Peters audit report won’t be televised
CDT Politics Blog: Jetton, Ron Burgundy weep as respective teams fail
CDT: Telling war stories; Vietnam War reporters worked in safer conditions and had more access than those in Iraq
Columbia Missourian: Advocate finds a new way to help the homeless in mid-Missouri
AP: Homeless man attacks 2 with chainsaw in mid-Mo.
P-D editorial: Along King drive
CDT editorial: Voter ID; Yes or no?
Student Life (Wash U) editorial: Proposed bill will undermine academic freedom in Missouri
CDT letter: Waters’ ‘castle’ editorial stupefying in its ignorance
KC Star letters: Graves and KCI; McCaskill and Obama; Cleaver and jazz museum
P-D letters: Billboard legislation, Loudon’s date proposal
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Sunday, January 20
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P-D: Edwards, Clinton reach out to Missouri Democrats
P-D Political Fix: Democratic rallies draw large crowds
KMOX: Clintons campaign in St. Louis
KTVI: Hillary and Bill Clinton campaign in suburban St. Louis
KY3 Political Notebook: Meeting her in St. Louie
KSDK: Video: Edwards and Clinton campaign in St. Louis
P-D Political Fix: Clinton Time returns; Supporters left waiting for hours
P-D: Edwards campaigns in St. Louis
P-D Political Fix: At Edwards’ event: Nobody snoozed
P-D: Video: Edwards’ campaign rally
KMOX: John Edwards campaigns in St. Louis
KTVI: John Edwards makes a stop in St. Louis
AP: Edwards campaigns at union hall in Missouri
KSDK: Missouri volunteers for Barack Obama brave cold temperatures to canvass neighborhoods
KTVI: Obama supporters out in force
St. Joseph News-Press: Group rallies for Obama; Turnout small, but enthusiasm high for presidential candidate
NY Times op-ed: KC resident on Clinton, Obama, McCaskill and Cleaver
P-D: Issues 2008: Immigration: On the fence
Messenger: De Soto one of nation’s first illegal immigrants
P-D: Abortion-rights supporters, opponents mark 35th anniversary of Roe v Wade
St. Joseph News-Press: KC rally coincides with March for Life
ArchCityChronicle.com: Dialing for dollars: Jeff Harris on Koster and Sinquefield
Joplin Globe’s Hadsall: Latest Ethics Commission filings report returned donations
CDT: Government feed puts GOP spin on telecast of State of the State
CDT Politics Blog: Subdivisions: State-controlled video feed
Columbia Missourian: Blunt introduces early childhood education funding proposal in Ashland
CDT Class Notes Blog: Blunt visits Ashland, children dance
Branson Daily News: Blunt outlines plan to reduce uninsured by 200,000
MBC Pathway: Governor’s abortion task force gains national attention
P-D: Midwives without nursing degrees risk prosecution
Fox4 Kansas City: Sugar Creek residents fight for eminent domain rights
P-D: Inmates seek IDs of executioners
St. Joseph News-Press: Property tax relief on the way? Legislature to take close look at issues
Branson Daily News: DHSS praises Blunt’s smoking cessation efforts
Suburban Journals: Task force examines rural Internet hookups
CDT Class Notes Blog: Ed Robb: School board training mandate doesn’t make sense
CDT Politics Blog: Russ Unger drops out of 23rd District race
Joplin Globe: State report ranks counties on important senior issues
CDT: Relief from utility bills gets a boost; Federal funds to bolster aid for heating assistance
CDT: Arts center identifies federal aid source
P-D: Blunt wants more funding for the arts
Suburban Journals: Voters aren’t electing to work the polls; St. Louis County Election Board still needs more volunteers
SE Missourian editorial: Missouri’s spending
P-D editorial: For hire: Executioner
SE Missourian letter: Mrs. Kinder is remembered
P-D letter: Rep. Charles Portwood: Red-light cameras should be standardized
P-D letters: Audit of St. Louis City; Blunt and health care; Ice cream bill
KC Star letter: Blunt on tax fairness
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P-D: Campaigns zero in on Missouri
Kraske: Jean Carnahan endorses Obama; Chris Benjamin vs. David Pearce
KC Star: Democrats ramp up in Missouri
johncombestblog.com: Rep. Jason Brown endorses John McCain
P-D Political Fix: Huckabee backers say there’s Mo-mentum
AP: Obama to start TV ads in Missouri
KY3 Political Notebook: Obama makes first ad buy in Missouri
KY3 Political Notebook: Clinton buys Springfield ads today, Edwards interested
KY3 Political Notebook: MO Dems contact 100,000th voter, oppose Connerly; Obama camp to canvass Springfield
P-D Political Fix: Temporiti, MO Democratic Party blast effort to eliminate affirmative action
CDT Politics Blog: Insure Missouri phase gets federal approval
KC Star Prime Buzz: Families USA skeptical about Insure Missouri plan
KC Star: ‘Truthiness’ comes to Missouri in wake of State of State address
SE Missourian: Blunt tours career center, touts proposed increases in education funding
CDT: Loudon details road funds plan; Bill taps growth in general revenue
JCNT: Loudon proposes amendment raising transportation funds with no tax hikes
SE Missourian: Legislators, Blunt seek biodiesel mandate
KC Star: Judge affirms holding Missouri campaign-finance hardship hearings in secret
Missourinet: Blunt denies preliminary injunction to stop Ethics Commission closed hearings
AP: Ethics Commission may conduct closed meetings
CDT Politics Blog: Steelman to make campaign announcement Tuesday
Lake Sun Leader: Steelman spat just a scheduling conflict, no snub to Blunt intended
P-D Political Fix: Kevin Gunn vs. Eric Schmitt draws nearly $335,000 in contributions
KC Star: When lobbyists serve food, don’t expect a fork; McCaskill calls toothpick rule “kind of dumb”
P-D: Highway dedicated to fallen detective
Lake Sun Leader: Infrastructure the talk of legislative priority meeting
Sikeston Standard-Democrat: State pay would help relieve budget strain
SNL: Job injury figures released by state
KC Star endorsements: McCain, Clinton
SNL editorial: Governor bypasses legislators with e-mail retention system
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Friday, January 18
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P-D Political Fix: Hillary AND Bill coming here Saturday
KMOX: Hillary and Bill coming to St. Louis
P-D Political Fix: Hill & Bill coming to St. Louis, McCaskill kicks off Obama canvass
CDT Politics Blog: McCaskill on MSNBC discussing Obama, Clinton
KC Star’s Shelly: In Missouri, folksy wins every time; McCaskill’s 2006 campaign a case study in down-home appeal
KY3 Political Notebook: Presidential ground game is on in the Ozarks
Jensen: Federal government toughens immigration policies
MayorSlay.com online poll: Vote on border fence, Blunt’s plan, more
Hannibal Courier-Post: Blunt outlines Insure Missouri
SNL: Insure Missouri to start in March
Joplin Globe: Governor rolls out Insure Missouri program
St. Joseph News-Press: Blunt outlines health initiative; Insure Missouri program will cover low-income residents
KC Star: Blunt touts insurance program
P-D: Mo. lawmakers offer plans to ease transit funding crunch
AP: New plan would boost highway funding without adding new taxes
Missourinet: Sen. Loudon outlines transportation funding proposal
KWMU: Loudon: Ten percent of growth toward highway funding
Brownfield Network: Missouri Gov. Blunt calls for B5 standard
KC Star: Winter heating bill money among funds getting early OK in Missouri House
Missourinet: Heating assistance clears first hurdle in House
CDT Class Notes Blog: Tuition tax credit bill filed
P-D’s Nicklaus: Proposed tax credit for angel investors deserves closer look
P-D: New Missouri bill thumbs its nose at federal Real ID Act
KY3 Political Notebook: Video: Lawmakers begin moving to overturn village law
CDT Politics Blog: Boogey! Clemens wants to make the Jayhawk the official state game bird
AP: Missouri senator takes aim at Kansas Jayhawk
KC Star Prime Buzz: Senator wants to recognize Jayhawks … as a preferred target for hunters
Missourinet: Criminalizing pregnant drug and alcohol abusers
Sikeston Standard-Democrat: Hearings focus on seniors’ issues
KY3 Political Notebook: Whispers in the Capitol: Nixon’s rebuttal, Blunt’s grin, Hillary, Huckabee
Messenger: More on campaign money: Ed Robb Vs. Chris Kelly
CDT Politics Blog: Ed Robb vs. Chris Kelly
johncombestblog.com: Mark Parkinson rally with Congressman Akin tonight
P-D Political Fix: Home-care group seeks voter approval of ballot measure
KMOX: Missouri, Illinois bridge inspections underway
AP: Blunt appoints 2 Kansas City area judges
Neosho Daily News: Blunt picks Skouby as prosecutor
P-D: Eminent domain battle gets Supreme Court hearing
AP: Missouri Supreme Court considers eminent domain in smaller cities
CDT: Howard County election official quits under pressure
St. Joseph News-Press: Bush plans to raise funds for Graves
KC Star: Bush plans Parkville visit to raise money for Graves
KC Star Prime Buzz: Kay Barnes weighs in on economy
St. Joseph News-Press: Graves’ floor speech sways lawmakers on housing bill
KY3 Political Notebook: Rep. Blunt proposes extending Bush tax cuts
KY3 Political Notebook: Skelton: “Angry at Bush”, praise for Gates
Joplin Globe: Project Vote Smart bus visits Joplin
AP: Ameren to seek rate increase this year
SE Missourian: Charles Drury tells Rotarians his lessons of success
SE Missourian editorial: Highway funding
P-D editorial: Chaos in the courts: Fixing the public defender system
CDT letter: As McCaskill backer, I’m going with Obama
SNL letter: Pro-choice task force is in response to Blunt
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Thursday, January 17
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Mannies: Schoemehl traveling to Nevada for Obama; Edwards coming to STL; Clinton parties tonight; Bond in FL for Rudy
P-D Political Fix: Kit hits the Florida sands for Rudy
CDT Politics Blog: Bond joining Rudy in Florida
KC Star Prime Buzz: Clinton camp emphasizes the obvious: Women are key
STL Business Journal online poll: For whom would you vote in the Democratic primary?
P-D DC Download: Missouri voters waiting to be wooed
P-D: Bond pushes Air Force to return to F-15s
P-D Political Fix: State of the State: Did Nixon “storm out”, and where was Steelman?
KWMU: Blunt says health care, education are top priorities
CDT: Blunt highlights health in State of State speech
Missourinet: Legislative hurdle could block Blunt’s Insure Missouri plan
JCNT: $22.9 billion state budget would use surplus for health care and education
CDT: Higher ed stands to gain; Blunt’s budget includes funds for local projects
Springfield Business Journal: Blunt calls for education funding, immigration reform
JCNT: 3% pay hike sought for state workers
JCNT: Blunt’s State of the State speech draws quick Democratic fire
CDT: State of the State slide show
P-D: Blunt says email archive system will cost state $1.4 million
AP: Blunt orders work on e-mail retention
KWMU: Blunt challenges AG’s authority in email investigation
CDT Politics Blog: Matt and Jay race to infinity
P-D Political Fix: CDs get the blame for Blunt’s slow refunds
CDT: AG, House races rake in bucks; Mike Gibbons, Chris Kelly gather most in quarter
CDT Politics Blog: AG candidates react to fundraising numbers
Columbia Missourian: Candidates for 24th District House seat raise a combined $57K before Dec. 31
Hancock: Mark Parkinson’s opponent touts non-existent endorsement
The Turner Report: Alleged libelous comments removed from Roe blog
St. Joseph News-Press: Shields offers judicial plan
SNL: Coonrod finds friends among village law foes
P-D Political Fix: State Senate grapples with question: What takes a village?
KC Star Prime Buzz: Bill to repeal villages law picking up support in the Senate
Missourinet: Senate committee begins process of eliminating “village law”
P-D: Group advocates quick action on heating bill aid
Missourinet: Money sought for anti-terrorism program in schools
STL American Political Eye: On Slay, Bowman, Jeff Smith and Derio Gambaro
P-D Political Fix: Sinquefield, Schnucks come through for Slay
KWMU: State to resume audit of Metro after agency’s loss in court
P-D: Defendants broke rules for trial, Metro says
STL Business Journal: Missouri Chamber of Commerce names Trey Davis VP of Government Affairs
CDT: Comments sought for child support guides
P-D: MoDOT tests spans here for Minneapolis bridge’s flaw
KC Star Prime Buzz: Highway official vows to keep Missouri bridges safe in wake of Minneapolis bridge collapse
KMOX: MoDOT scales back 64/40 briefings; Few problems to report
Joplin Globe: MSSU presidential finalist addresses leadership style, priorities
Joplin Globe: Governor tabs Newton County prosecutor
Springfield Business Journal: Make mortgage fraud a felony, Blunt says
STL Business Journal: Nixon to investigate Fig., Pure Weight Loss
CDT: Columbia-based Islamic charity faces new terrorism charges
KC Star: New charges against Islamic charity allege money-laundering link to a former congressman
Missourinet: Grand jury issues new charges against Islamic charity
CDT: Johnson penalty is upheld; Murderer of three sentenced to death
CDT: ‘Scream’ robber is sentenced; Judge dismisses Katrina defense
SNL editorial: Health care takes forefront in Missouri governor campaign
P-D editorial: Matt the Nice
KC Star editorial: Gov. Blunt’s plans will need funding
CDT editorial: Illegal immigration: Fighting the battle state by state
St. Joseph News-Press: Rucker earns a nice try; St. Joseph Democrat is trying to help school district with a state headache
SNL op-ed: Midwives essential during emergency
CDT letter: Bond, McCaskill delivering one-two government punch
P-D letters: Midwifery, MoDOT and cyclists
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Wednesday, January 16
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P-D: Blunt delivers State of the State address
KC Star: Blunt touts achievements in state address
St. Joseph News-Press: Upbeat report; Blunt discusses immigration, health care in annual address
Missourinet: Gov. Blunt strikes theme of change in State of State
AP: ‘Change is working,’ Blunt tells legislature; We’re worse off, Nixon says in Democratic response
Columbia Missourian: Education tops Blunt’s priority list
The Maneater (MU): Blunt touts change during State of the State
St. Joseph News-Press: Budget urges funding for prisons, higher ed
KMOX: Gov. Blunt’s State of the State
KOMU: Gov. Blunt’s State of the State
KTVI: Gov. Blunt delivers State of the State address
Missourinet: Legislative Democrats disappointed with Blunt address
KWMU: House, Senate Dems critical of Blunt’s State of the State
SNL: Area leaders react to health care plans
P-D Political Fix: Video available of Blunt State of the State, Nixon response
KC Star Prime Buzz: Text of Blunt’s State of the State
KC Star Prime Buzz: Text of Nixon’s response
P-D Political Fix: State of the State open thread
P-D: Blunt outraises Nixon, returns only half of overlimit money
KC Star: 28 candidates claim hardship to avoid returning excess campaign contributions
AP: 28 candidates seeking exemptions from campaign refunds
Missourinet: Donnelly makes pitch for open “hardship” hearings
P-D Political Fix: Nixon bashes Blunt fundraising tactics, Donnelly report in
KY3 Political Notebook: Koster boasts more money raised than Donnelly, Harris
Messenger: Does the money matter to voters?
ArchCityChronicle.com: House Campaign Committee numbers: HRCC vs. HDCC
ArchCityChronicle.com: Pretty huge quarter for Brown in 73rd
SE Missourian: Crowell paying more to Jetton’s firm after challenger emerges
SE Missourian: State representative candidates report their finances ahead of Feb. 5 election
SE Missourian: Jetton bill would raise teachers’ starting pay
P-D Political Fix: Smith blocks board appointment of old foe Gambaro
Missourinet: Longtime Cardinals trainer supports high school steroid testing; Gene Gieselman testifies before Senate committee
St. Joseph News-Press: Student athletes ‘all for’ drug testing
Missourinet: Internet harassment seen as hard to tackle
St. Joseph News-Press: Missouri Western receives first round of MOHELA funds
KWMU: Alberto Gonzales to speak at Wash U
KC Star Prime Buzz: McCaskill on the Clinton-Obama race debate
P-D DC Download: In McCaskill’s house, like mother, like daughter
ArchCityChronicle.com: Where are the presidential campaigns’ TV ad dollars?
Columbia Missourian: Poll workers still needed for the Missouri primary on Feb. 5
KC Star: KCI should keep three-terminal configuration, U.S. Rep. Graves says
KC Star Prime Buzz: McCaskill is a leader in breaking with Democrats
SNL: McCaskill staff to meet with constituents
AP: Court upholds death sentence, says defense must prove retardation
KC Star Prime Buzz: Abortion access in Missouri, Kansas poor, pro-choice group says
P-D editorial: The hot seat: PSC’s Terry Jarrett to face tough questioning today
SE Missourian editorial: Treating autism
SNL editorial: ‘Get court’ may beat ‘get tough’; Lawmakers should study the DWI, drug courts
P-D editorial: REAL ID, real pain
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Running the UM system is big business
P-D letter: Cynthia Davis’ tax reimbursement plan
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Tuesday, January 15
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P-D Political Fix: Edwards to visit St. Louis on Saturday
CDT Politics Blog: Edwards coming to the Arch City
KY3 Political Notebook: Former MO Dem Chair Carmichael backs Obama; Debate watch party tonight in Ozark
KC Star Prime Buzz: Cleaver weighs in on Dems’ racial dispute
P-D Political Fix: Clinton to hold first local “watch” party Tuesday
P-D: Blunt will deliver state message
Columbia Missourian: Legislators want results from State of the State address
KMOX: Governor to deliver State of the State address
List of media outlets carrying State of the State
KY3 Political Notebook: Show me the money!
CDT Politics Blog: Big Spending Blunt?
AP: Blunt announces plan to make mortgage fraud a felony in Mo.
KWMU: Hearings begin into Governor Matt Blunt’s Insure Missouri program
St. Joseph News-Press: Schaaf criticizes Insure Missouri
KY3 Political Notebook: Planned Parenthood to offer cheaper exams; Move in response to Blunt’s cuts
AP: Panel approves extra money for meth fight, energy aid
KC Star: Kansas, Missouri lawmakers introduce bills to end income tax feud
KTVI: Video: Missouri lawmakers consider rewriting property tax laws; Cunningham, Bray offer proposals
CDT Politics Blog: Jetton signals desire to expand circuit breaker
KWMU: Proposal would raise pay for sheriff’s deputies
CDT: High school sports under a microscope; Bill targets eligibility rulemaking
CDT Class Notes Blog: Bill targets MSHSAA
Missourinet: Senate committee considers high school steroid use
P-D Political Fix: Americans for Prosperity target Missouri school districts
PubDef: Smith says no on Gambaro
KC Star Prime Buzz: Blunt approval rating drops, Survey USA/KCTV poll shows
P-D Political Fix: Donnelly revs up battle with Ethics Commission
P-D Political Fix: Koster makes rounds at City Hall
CDT Politics Blog: Dribs and drabs: Campaign finance reports trickling in
ArchCityChronicle.com: Villa loans self $165K toward Senate run
CDT Politics Blog: Ed Robb, Chris Kelly gearing up for battle in 24th
KY3 Political Notebook: Candidate for B.J. Marsh’s open seat goes door-to-door … early
CDT: Student lobbyists develop skills at state Capitol
Missourinet: Policy study points to possible benefit of tuition tax credit program
CDT: An office in turmoil; Voter registration complaints confound Howard County Clerk Mark Hill
KWMU: State surveys Missourians on wetland value
P-D: State view sought on liquor law
P-D Political Fix: Rams, Washington University donate to transit tax campaign
P-D: Schoemehl is leading group to confront racial tension in city
CDT: CenturyTel problems knock out Trib Web site
CDT cartoon: Matty “Appleseed” Blunt
KC Star letters: Missouri budget surplus, military pensions
P-D letter: MoDOT thanks commuters for continued patience
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Monday, January 14
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P-D: McCaskill endorses Obama, pledges to work for his election
Missourinet: Obama to stump in Missouri with McCaskill by his side
KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill: “I get the fierce urgency of now … I feel it in my bones.”
KC Star: McCaskill formally backs Obama
AP: McCaskill endorses Obama
ArchCityChronicle.com: What does McCaskill’s endorsement mean?
Missourinet: Lacy Clay pushes national organ donor database
KC Star: Renewal puts Kansas City in the national spotlight
AP: Blunt proposes millions of dollars in new spending
Branson Daily News: Governor unveils plan to combat drunk driving
Dexter Daily Statesman: Another step to keep drunk drivers off Missouri’s highways
Missourinet: DESE not “alarmed” by anything in 2008 crop of legislative education bills
Joplin Globe: Engler’s bill targets sex offenders
Neosho Daily News: Collins, Mo. mayor arrested in Internet sting
St. Joseph News-Press: Changes sought in hiring practices; Rucker wants some school workers to start before passing background check
St. Joseph News-Press: St. Joe could benefit from new Port Authority funding; Guest still steamed over Real ID
P-D Political Fix: Mystery Missourian kicks off session with new video
johncombestblog.com: Eric Schmitt, candidate for Gibbons’ seat, raises $125K in 45 days
Missourinet: Benjamin switch shocks party; Pearce laments “broken trust”
P-D Political Fix: Missouri Libertarians raise profile, jab bill that could hurt ballot access
AP: Lawmaker continues his pursuit of a Missouri apology for slavery
The Turner Report: Andy Blunt goes 0 for 2007; Zero expenditures since Jan. 2005
JCNT: Project Vote Smart rolls into Jefferson City
Daily Dunklin Democrat: Dr. Steve Pu elected chairman of board of Missouri Foundation for Health
JCNT: Patrol marks Amber Alert’s 12th anniversary
Washington Missourian: Threlkeld dispels rumors about county government
P-D: Enthusiasm undiminished by intervention, elected board continues to meet
Daily Dunklin Democrat: Governor to speak at Chamber banquet
KC Star editorial: Ex-aide’s charges raise questions
P-D editorial: Family farming in Ladue: Farm bill subsidies benefit the wealthy
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Bracing for disaster: How to be “Ready in Three.”
P-D letters: Ward Connerly’s ballot initiative, property taxes
SNL letter: Amendment 2 was deceptive
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Sunday, January 13
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P-D: McCaskill to endorse Obama
P-D Political Fix: McCaskill ends neutrality, makes it official for Obama
CDT Politics Blog: McCaskill leaves the grandstands
AP: McCaskill set to endorse Obama
CNN Political Ticker: McCaskill to endorse Obama
KC Star: Clinton opens a local office for the final push
KY3 Political Notebook: Sen. Scott defends Huckabee
St. Joseph News-Press: Pulling for Ron Paul
Messenger: The partisan wedge: Less polarizing candidates attractive to those frustrated with politics trumping ideas
Joplin Globe: Experience and issues, not gender or race, deciding factors, voters say
P-D Political Fix: Jeff Smith turns down appearance on Colbert
AP: Former Blunt attorney denied unemployment benefits
CDT Politics Blog: Pund enters 25th District skirmish; Disability activist may take on Sean Spence, Lara Underwood
St. Joseph News-Press: ‘Love fest’ starts state session; Some predict rocky year for Legislature
Joplin Globe: Q & A with Speaker-elect Ron Richard
CDT: Private school parents catch tax break in bill
CDT: Lawmaker works on merit pay for teachers
Columbia Missourian: Graham’s driving privileges restricted
P-D: Ex-carpenter warms up to poet laureate honor
KC Star’s Eberhart: The right poet for Missouri
P-D’s Brown: Getting the whole story on immigrants
JCNT: Looking for a state job? You might find work with EASe
SNL editorial: Silence is at odd time for Blunt
CDT editorial: Ballot language: Rewrite makes sense
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Court ruling on minimum wage law is just
SE Missourian editorial: Deer in Missouri
Joplin Globe’s Carol Stark: On Ron Richard
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Mo. legislators paying no attention to issues at hand
SE Missourian op-ed: 911 call for help: Funding mechanism hasn’t kept up with new technology
P-D letter: Stouffer and billboards
SE Missourian letter: Missouri should legalize midwives
KC Star letter: Burning coal in Missouri
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Saturday, January 12
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KY3 Political Notebook: Marsh “playfully” demurs regarding McCaskill’s endorsement of Obama
KY3 Political Notebook: Worst kept secret? NYT, WaPo affirm Obama endorsement rumors
CDT Politics Blog: NYT: McCaskill being wooed by Obama, endorsement coming soon
KC Buzz Blog, September 2006: McCaskill predicts Obama win
P-D Political Fix: Ashcroft’s no-bid deal draws scrutiny
KC Star: Air travelers to feel heat in ID law showdown
P-D: Mo. state lawmaker pleads guilty in credit card scam
P-D Political Fix: Bowman pleads guilty, to step down; Mo GOP piles on
STL Business Journal: Bowman resigns from Mo. House, pleads guilty to bribery
KMOX: Rising star in Missouri Democratic Party admits bribery
Missourinet: Rep. Bowman pleads guilty, agrees to resign
CDT: Graham won’t lose his license over breath test
P-D Political Fix: Blunt lawyer blames Nixon for Eckersley suit
CDT Politics Blog: Pearson issues statement on Eckersley lawsuit
P-D Political Fix: Investigative team formally asks Nixon for extension
Messenger: The name that shall not be spoken
CDT: Republicans differ in tack on e-mail flap
P-D Political Fix: No Fix on Sunday, while new blog features installed
AP: Critic to lead study of Blunt’s insurance plan
KC Star: Law giving developers more autonomy draws criticism from lawmakers, counties
Missourinet: Speaker action last session could be reviewed this session
KC Star: Health care and bowling legislation; Jetton on Bob Holden
Suburban Journals: Legislation would restrict drivers’ use of cell phones; Dempsey, Joe Smith say calls distract drivers
SE Missourian: Dairy interests call Blunt’s ag proposals ‘a start’
P-D: State roads, local funds?
SNL: Psychologists in state ask for authority to prescribe
Mexico Ledger: Lawmakers begin 2008 Missouri legislative session
Lake Sun Leader: Judge overturns overtime hangup for emergency responders in minimum wage law
CDT: Missouri Foundation for Health helps local agency
KC Star: KC area agencies will receive $9 million in HUD grants to help homeless
KWMU: Traffic deaths on the decrease in Missouri
Joplin Globe: Settlements hold back taxes from cell-phone companies
Rolla Daily News op-ed: RDN editor sits down with Mike Gibbons
SNL op-ed: Immigrants made scapegoats of failed policy in political year
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Friday, January 11
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P-D Political Fix: Clinton to open KC office on Saturday
P-D Political Fix: With campaign on the ropes, Romney gets a Talent boost
Washington Missourian: Clerk expects low turnout for presidential primary
CDT: Registrations show interest in Feb. 5 vote; ‘Super Duper Tuesday’ spurs interest
USA Today: McCaskill’s bill urges independence for agency watchdogs
USA Today: Probes at NASA plummet under its current IG; Comments from McCaskill
STL Business Journal: Mo. budgets 2009 estimated revenue
P-D: Lawmakers plan hearings on Blunt’s insurance program
CDT Politics Blog: Video: Blunt sidesteps Eckersley accusations
P-D: E-mail controversy continues to dog Blunt
AP: Governor ducks questions about e-mail deletion lawsuit
KWMU: Gov. Matt Blunt avoids questions about Eckersley lawsuit
Missourinet: Blunt refuses to respond to allegations in lawsuit
KC Star: Blunt sidesteps questions on ex-aide’s lawsuit
KOMU: Governor Blunt lawsuit
AP: Governors blame legal trouble on politics: Comparing Carnahan and Blunt cases
KC Star’s Hendricks: Blunt should have learned a lesson from Watergate
Tony’s Kansas City: The Internet beat Blunt
AP: Blunt: Courts failing to enforce DUI law
KC Star: Blunt supports ignition-lock measure
KWMU: Gov. Blunt proposes expanding use of ignition interlock devices for those convicted of driving drunk
Missourinet: Blunt puts forward plan to keep drunk drivers off the roads
SNL: Blunt, others to promote second Tour of Missouri
SNL: Blunt not joining trip to discuss Tour of Missouri impact
JCNT: Prayer breakfast a feast of familiar humor
Missourinet: Inspiration messaged delivered with humor at prayer breakfast
KMBC: Koster’s bill may aid those buying Missouri-made cars
AP: Bill targets predatory lenders; Jeff Harris, David Pearce team up
P-D: Mo. bill takes aim at subprime mortgage lenders
CDT: Judge reinstates Graham driving privileges
The Turner Report: Rep. John Bowman expected to plead guilty today
SE Missourian: Trucking firms involved in Nathan Cooper case may face civil penalties
JCNT: Participants in the Governor’s Student Leadership forum get the rap on prison
ArchCityChronicle.com: David Countie joins 86th District contest
Washington Missourian: Nieves responds to critics of tax protest, explains “fat-cat politicians” word choice
Washington Missourian: Threlkeld voices support for charter government
STL Business Journal: Boeing grants Holden Public Policy Forum $25,000
Missourinet: Warning to farmers producing ethanol
KC Star: Remedies sought to unclog Missouri rail line and help Amtrak heal
Branson Daily News: Local attorney, Joe Allen, makes bid for U.S. Congress
KC Star Prime Buzz: Barnes to Graves: Move your HQ into the 6th District
Marshall Democrat-News: Bond, McCaskill staffers schedule stops in Marshall
CDT: Report: Missouri schools among worst in nation
Joplin Globe: Lawyer: MSSU broke Sunshine Law again
P-D: St. Louis a lot safer, city says
KC Star: Two smoking bans on KCMO ballot in April
MayorSlay.com online poll: Your thoughts on the Highway 40 shutdown
P-D Political Fix: Passanise launches Web site to monitor MoDOT
SNL editorial: Jetton’s mistake spreading; Missouri’s lawmakers must act to end the harmful village law
P-D editorial: Letter of the law: PSC’s conversations with utilities should be made public
CDT editorial: Cable money: Hands off is good policy
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Thursday, January 10
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P-D Political Fix: Pollster for P-D defends his results in New Hampshire as “most accurate”
SE Missourian: Who’s endorsing whom?
KMOX: Clinton campaign begins in Missouri
KTVI: Video: St. Louis Clinton campaign reacts to New Hampshire win
ArchCityChronicle.com: Speakers at Hillary Clinton’s St. Louis headquarters
P-D Political Fix: Former Gov. Warren Hearnes and wife issue pro-Clinton statement
STL American: Obama undeterred by upset loss as Clinton clips him in N.H.
STL American Political Eye: Charlie come lately: Dooley jumps on Obama bandwagon after Iowa
KY3 Political Notebook: Missouri Right to Life to meet Saturday, likely to endorse Thompson or Huckabee
P-D Political Fix: Renewed competition could mean more candidate visits here
KC Star: Bond pledges to tighten law that compelled judge to free sex offender
Mannies: Nixon, McCaskill bury old feud in bid to defeat Blunt; Keathley cashes Nixon’s reimbursement check
CDT Politics Blog: Campaign finance chatter heats up
Missourinet: Nixon and Blunt bicker over who can best cut property taxes for seniors
P-D: Suit alleges illegal destruction of state e-mails
KC Star: Conspiracy alleged in suit against Blunt
CDT Politics Blog: Eckersley sues Blunt administration
Missourinet: Lawsuit filed over Eckersley firing
P-D Political Fix: Eckersley suit: In some ways, it’s all about “the box”
Messenger: Lawsuit alleges effort to protect governor
AP: Judge OKs $180 million Taum Sauk settlement
Missourinet: Taum Sauk settlement approved
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt touts Taum Sauk settlement
Fox News: Video: Blunt on “The Big Story” with John Gibson
CDT Politics Blog: Gibbons speech opens 2008 session
CDT Politics Blog: Benjamin switch strikes a nerve for Jetton
KC Star Prime Buzz: Chris Benjamin: A Democrat who supports Fred Thompson?
Missourinet: Legislative session opens in House with optimism
JCNT: 2008 session debuts with little early fanfare
CDT: Lawmakers set sights on legislative goals
KC Star: Taxes, immigration, health care are key issues as Missouri lawmakers convene
AP: Lawmakers target illegals, taxes
St. Joseph News-Press: 2008 legislative session begins
P-D: GOP wants to raise some teacher salaries
SNL: ‘Village law’ repeal efforts begin; Jetton says he won’t support repeal of law
Columbia Missourian: Baker, Harris, Graham, Robb list legislative priorities
KY3 Political Notebook: House Dems discuss legislative priorities
Jensen: Illegal immigration is state issue, too
AP: Rep. Talibdin El-Amin again pursuing slavery apology
Mike Ferguson: YouTube interview with Sen. Jolie Justus
ArchCityChronicle.com: Another Koster union endorsement
ArchCityChronicle.com: Big quarter for Steve Brown; Large endorsement coming
STL American: Malveaux warns not to play Dr. King cheap; McCaskill, Hanaway, others win awards at MLK event
MayorSlay.com: Think carefully before signing Ward Connerly’s petition
SNL: Governor views tornado-damaged cities
KC Star: Agencies assess losses from Missouri tornadoes
CDT: Ashland resident is state’s first poet laureate
P-D: Cell phone tax deal could boost roads, police
ShowMeDaily.org’s Stokes: High-tech pigs in a cellular trough; Why won’t local governments lower taxes?
KC Star editorial: Use KC’s cell phone windfall to make repairs
SNL editorial: Politics to distract lawmakers this session
STL American editorial: Black voters will make the difference in Feb. 5 primary
P-D letters: On MoDOT
SE Missourian letter: Wilderness proposal is unsound
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Wednesday, January 9
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KC Star Prime Buzz: McCaskill: Obama ready to be president on day one
P-D Political Fix: Once again, only local Obama backers gather Tuesday
PubDef: Video: Dem elected officials, activists gather to watch primary results
P-D Political Fix: Native son Bradley decided against Hillary long ago
KMOX: Romney supporters look forward to Missouri
KC Star Prime Buzz: Talent: ‘You can’t even imagine’ working on a presidential race
Joplin Globe: Democrats, Republicans say Missouri should stay put in primary lineup
P-D: Last-minute voter registrations surge in St. Louis area
Columbia Missourian: Wednesday the deadline to register for Missouri primary
KWMU: Last day to register to vote for Feb. 5 primary arrives
AP: Tornados kill at least two in Missouri
KY3: Governor tours tornado damage
KMOX: Missouri lawmakers get ready for 2008 session
KWMU: Education, health care expected to dominate new legislative session
Hannibal Courier-Post: Blunt proposes ending tax on military pensions
Quincy Herald-Whig: Blunt: Exempt military pensions
CDT: Blunt touts smoke-free health plan; HealthNet enrollees targeted in proposal
KC Star: Blunt proposes more money for smoking-cessation programs in Missouri
Fox4: Gov. Blunt asks for $11 million in anti-smoking campaign
KRCG: Blunt proposes smoking cessation plan
KOMU: Need for anti-smoking programs
Missourinet: Nixon calls on legislature to approve new campaign financing rules
P-D Political Fix: Nixon proposes limits on legislative, party committees
P-D: Jay Nixon backs campaign finance bill
KC Star: Nixon proposes lower Missouri limits on party contributions
CDT Politics Blog: Nixon’s campaign finance proposal
St. Joseph News-Press: ‘Very few fireworks’ predicted for higher education issues
SNL: Educators anticipate legislative session; Blunt to recommend budget increase for higher education
SNL: Legislators: Time to reverse village law error
AP: Mo. considers law in MySpace hoax case
Missourinet: Teenage suicide could lead to a change in law
KWMU: Internet Harassment Task Force recommends making cyber bullying a state crime
KOMU: Protecting children on the Net
P-D: Charges in LA in Megan Meier case?
AP: Mo. judge limits scope of wage hike law
SE Missourian: Judge sides with cities on Prop B
Missourinet: Local governments win legal challenge to minimum wage law
ArchCityChronicle.com: Governing.com: Missouri not alone in e-mail retention woes
P-D: Missouri names first poet laureate
AP: Blunt names state’s first poet laureate
CDT Politics Blog: Haiku
KC Star: Missouri names its first poet laureate
Columbia Missourian: Ashland writer named Missouri’s first poet laureate
P-D Political Fix: Blast from past: Former city alderman Pentland running for Congress 2nd District
ArchCityChronicle.com: Jim Lembke puts up a huge quarter
CDT Politics Blog: State Senate watch: The Fighting 31st: Chris Benjamin vs. David Pearce
johncombestblog.com: Missouri Right to Life endorses Mark Parkinson in Feb. 5 contest
SE Missourian: Governor proposes spending $721,558 for improvements at SEMO Port
St. Joseph News-Press: Water project gets $2.8M grant
Columbia Missourian: Homeless programs get federal aid
St. Joseph News-Press: Mental health funding provides ‘missing step’
KC Star: Sex offender in KC area released because of loophole in federal law
SE Missourian: Poverty has bigger effect than school spending on test scores
P-D: MoDOT’s command center keeps eyes on road
KC Star: Jeff Roe resigns as Liberty city auditor
P-D editorial: Illinois-icizing Missouri’s judges
SNL editorial: Issue of judges must be faced
KC Star editorial: Area has potential to flex its muscle in legislature
P-D editorial: Billboard amnesty
SE Missourian editorial: Safer driving
CDT editorial: Energy bill: Not worth the cheering
SE Missourian op-ed: Missouri Chamber’s Dan Mehan on legislative priorities for 2008
CDT letter: Women who give birth at home deserve the best care
SE Missourian letter: Need probe of state prison system
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Tuesday, January 8
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Columbia Missourian: Only 2 people attend Clinton support meeting
P-D Political Fix: Slay, a Clinton supporter, gives a nod to Obama
KTVI: Obama surges in New Hampshire
ArchCityChronicle.com: County Exec Charlie Dooley endorses Obama
P-D DC Download: Dooley endorses Obama
P-D Political Fix: What can Dooley’s endorsement do for Obama? Nixon stays neutral
PubDef: Video: Young Dems hold mock caucus
P-D Political Fix: Bond overseas on intelligence-gathering mission
KC Star Prime Buzz: Bond rebounds with 54 percent job-approval rating
SE Missourian: McCaskill to hold forum for constituent input
CDT Politics Blog: Deja vu all over again; Nixon will supply retort to Blunt’s SOTS
P-D: MO HealthNet: Public service or politics?
P-D: Gov. Blunt wants tax cut for military retirees
AP: Mo.: Tax cut plan for military pensions
KTVO: Proposed tax cut for veterans
KHQA: Blunt believes Social Security taxes were unfair
WGEM: Gov. Blunt introduces tax cut proposal in Hannibal
Springfield Business Journal: Blunt urges tax cut on military pensions
KMOX: Nixon and Blunt tussle over property tax reform
KOMU: Seniors may receive tax relief
AP: Nixon plugs property tax cut plan for senior citizens
P-D: Nixon, Blunt roll out tax-cut proposals
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt and Nixon unveil dueling tax cut plans
KWMU: Proposed bill would reopen I-64
P-D Political Fix: Blunt: Pessimistic about efforts to re-open Highway 40
SE Missourian: Blunt receives arts award
KC Star: Volatile legislative session expected in Missouri
KC Star: Missouri legislation would crack down on some subprime lenders
KC Star: Change in bankruptcy laws pondered amid home mortgage meltdown
P-D: House Democrats seek to expand Missouri scholarship program
KWMU: MO House Democrats propose additional scholarship program for students from A+ schools
AP: Mo. Democrats urge increase in student aid
KC Star: Democrats offer plan to extend tuition aid
Messenger: Spending the surplus
CDT Politics Blog: On Benjamin’s shoulders? Full statement from newly-minted Dem
P-D Political Fix: Benjamin explains why he switched parties
KWMU: State senator will work to repeal midwifery provision
AP: Affirmative action ballot language unfair, judge rules
KWMU: Cole County judge changes language in anti-affirmative action ballot initiative
P-D: Lawyers fight change in rules covering PSC
KWMU: Ag conference in St. Louis for first time
KY3 Political Notebook: Group wants psychologists to write prescriptions
Carthage Press: MSSU to announce finalists in presidential search Wednesday
Springfield Business Journal: City Utilities executives are compensated well for managing complex utility
The Turner Report: Turner on KZRG at 4:30 p.m.; Listen online at 1310kzrg.com
P-D editorial: Dating games: Calendar, Christmas, ice cream cone, mushroom legislation
CDT letter: Board of Curators’ choice is another failed CEO
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Monday, January 7
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P-D Political Fix: Bill Bradley endorses Obama for president
ArchCityChronicle.com: Rachel Storch: Clinton won Saturday’s debate
KY3 Political Notebook: Campaigns appeal to Missouri supporters
CDT: Funds to boost facility’s focus on Alzheimer’s
P-D: Property taxes and health care head priority list in Missouri
AP: Missouri joins states’ rush to tackle immigration
AP: Mo. lawmakers ignore own demands for Medicaid accountability
KC Star’s Scott: Missouri faces a potential funding fiasco
Joplin Globe: MSTA, Missouri NEA to file competing bills
JCNT: Area lawmakers outline legislative goals, concerns
JCNT: County officials list legislative priorities
Suburban Journals: Livestock ID program raising eyebrows, tempers
Joplin Globe: CAFO hearing continued
Dexter Daily Statesman: E-10 fuel standard comes with 2008
P-D Political Fix: Open thread
CDT: Coalition to count city’s ‘unsheltered’
CDT: HUD grants aim to help homeless
AP: St. Louis native seeks local help rebuilding Afghan legal system
Missourinet: You’re digital. What about that old TV set?
Missourinet: Pilot program helps teens and young adults leave foster care system
St. Joseph News-Press: Highway Patrol increases visibility; Decals, light bars added to previously unmarked vehicles
KC Star: Troubling facts on ethanol use
SE Missourian op-ed: Rep. J.C. Kuessner: Incumbency impact
SNL op-ed: Federal, state government should eliminate biofuel mandates
Webster-Kirkwood Times’ Don Corrigan: Tar and feathers for Pete Rahn, Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill
P-D letters: Billboards, red light cameras, earmarks
St. Joseph News-Press letter: Rep. Rob Schaaf to host series of legislative forums
JCNT letter: AmerenUE praised for response to ice storm
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Sunday, January 6
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SE Missourian: Mary Kinder obituary
P-D Political Fix: Lt. Governor’s mother dies
CDT Politics Blog: Kinder’s mother passes
Suburban Journals: Obama wins in Iowa and on South Side
CDT Politics Blog: Sen. Delbert Scott: Huckabee will come to Missouri
KOMU: Internet changing campaigning; Facebook sponsors presidential debate
CDT Politics Blog: Alan Keyes is the snappiest dresser in all the land
P-D: Voters demand that presidential candidates fix the problems
Columbia Missourian: Bluffs to get $810,588 from U.S. for new Alzheimer’s center; Bond secures funding
CDT: New candidate sets up a primary challenge: Lyndon Bode vs. Judy Baker
CDT: Congress pulls the plug on incandescents
Washington Missourian: Griesheimer says tax reform, health care to be top issues
Lake Sun Leader: Lake issues on legislators’ agendas
Branson Daily News: Officials urge Missourians to be prepared
Joplin Globe’s Hadsall: Will PACs impact issue of school choice?
Columbia Missourian: MU High School offering online driver education course
SNL: 31st Circuit Court backlogged; Big load, small staff make Greene County cases move slower than state goals
P-D: Voters who move are advised to give notice
SNL: Senior Democrats to meet Tuesday
Neosho Daily News: Newton County Prosecutor Scott Watson to lobby for St. John’s Regional Medical Center
SNL: City model for grant seekers; Ozark sharing its methods in obtaining state aid with others
P-D: WU leader steers it to stratosphere: Mark Wrighton named Citizen of the Year
SE Missourian editorial: Making a choice: Should Missouri have primaries or caucuses?
P-D editorial: Needles and fraud: Supreme Court rules on lethal injections, voter IDs
P-D editorial: Rage on red: Portwood’s bill would increase safety
SNL editorial: Corn for ethanol; The handout, not hand up
Joplin Globe editorial: Long haul: Interstate highway planning
P-D letter: Transportation funding and Highway 40
CDT letter: Apology endorsement Jetton’s latest mistake
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CDT: Barack the vote: Local fans follow Illinois senator
KWMU: Obama also wins unofficial ‘caucus’ in St. Louis
P-D Political Fix: The Marshall plan: Faulk backs Obama
P-D Political Fix: McCaskill: “torn between my heart and my head”; “I don’t think Edwards will have the ability to make it to Feb. 5”
KC Star Prime Buzz: McCaskill: U.S. must assist Kenyan people
CDT Politics Blog: Democrats brace for primary in U.S. Ninth: Judy Baker vs. Lyndon Bode
AP: Blunt seeking $12.4 million for autism services
Joplin Globe: Gov. Blunt seeks more funding for autism aid
SNL: Disorders getting addressed locally
AP: Medicaid cuts will weigh heavily in contest; Health care decision big point of debate in Nixon’s campaign
KC Star Prime Buzz: ACLU plans pro-affirmative action meeting
CDT Politics Blog: State Senate watch: It’s all about the Benjamin
KC Star: Ex-GOP staffer in Missouri House to run for state Senate as Democrat
KC Star Prime Buzz: Rod Jetton’s chief of staff is returning home … as a Democrat
P-D: Former Republican aide running as Democrat for Missouri Senate
P-D Political Fix: Benjamin makes switching and candidacy official Monday
The Turner Report: Guilty plea imminent in Bowman bank, credit card fraud case
The Turner Report: Supreme Court to mete final discipline to Nathan Cooper
ArchCityChronicle.com: Jeff Smith changes treasurers, starts district committee
ArchCityChronicle.com: Fred Kratky’s campaign filing
P-D: Kosher conflict in Missouri prison
P-D: Rights of corporation and employee clash over use of weapon
CDT: Surprise: Students find online school just as challenging
SE Missourian: School teaching social skills that pay off in other areas
AP: Farmers adopting computers, other technological tools
St. Joseph News-Press: Fur trade means money, conflict in Missouri
Springfield Business Journal: New Husch, Blackwell Sanders firm name announced: Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
KC Star editorial: Missouri General Assembly: Issues to watch in 2008
CDT editorial: School costs: Thank goodness we lost the lawsuit
Joplin Globe editorial: Harvesting the wind
KC Star op-ed: Sen. Gary Nodler clarifies comments on Forsee: Academics is a process, not a result
SNL op-ed: Wilderness is worth protecting; Mark Twain areas are worthy of special designation
SNL op-ed: Initiative seeks to prevent unsafe abortions, not all
SNL letter: Missouri coalition no help with cures
JCNT letter: ‘Castle Doctrine’ debate raises questions
P-D letter: St. Louis Public Schools, sex offender information, workers’ comp
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P-D Political Fix: Obama-mania hits St. Louis
Columbia Missourian: Diverse Obama supporters attend local watch party
KSDK: Presidential campaign volunteers prepare to increase presence in Missouri
Joplin Globe: Local political participants say Iowa caucus victories hold boost, bragging rights
KY3 Political Notebook: Huck campaign manager’s message to Missouri: “Stay tuned . . . we’ll be there.”
P-D Political Fix: Montee in N.H., while Talent/Jetton prepare for post-Iowa spin
P-D’s Campbell: What if the presidential candidates took on Highway 40?
P-D Political Fix: Leno hearts Huckabee – but not Branson
AP: Blunt pushes tax breaks for alternative fuel
Brownfield Network: Missouri governor unveils plan to promote ethanol further
KC Star Briefs: Blunt touts ethanol in KC stop; Officials not liable in highway death
ArchCityChronicle.com: Stateline: Blunt most vulnerable incumbent gov
Platte County Landmark’s Foley: Prediction: Paper won’t endorse Blunt
MayorSlay.com online poll: Make your predictions: Blunt vs. Nixon, Kinder vs. Page, more
P-D Political Fix: Another Republican jumping ship; Chris Benjamin to face David Pearce for Koster’s seat
Missourinet: Missouri Chamber hopes lawmakers resist temptation to lay low in election year
St. Joseph News-Press: Changes proposed to judicial system
P-D Political Fix: Lembke lays out his case for changing judicial-selection system
Messenger: Starting 2008 with Adam Smith: Blunt and judicial reform group
AP: Police investigate whether car of Rep. Brad Robinson struck pedestrian
STL Business Journal: Missouri Public Service Commission to investigate Ameren power restoration
KC Star Prime Buzz: Bond backs probe of CIA tapes
CDT: City wins money for priorities
Columbia Missourian: Four agricultural research programs to receive federal funds
KC Star: Change in White House could help funding for streetcars, lobbyist says
Columbia Missourian: Survey ranks Missouri lottery as ninth best in U.S.
P-D Political Fix: Bob Schnur returns to St. Charles County government
SNL: Resident wants state to audit county
Peterson: Ed Martin, Scott Leiendecker, others attend closing party for Bartolino’s
johncombestblog.com: Ed Martin to speak to STL County Pachyderms today
P-D editorial: Boon – or boondoggle? Plan to fix 800 bridges
SNL editorial: Iowa, New Hampshire get too much say
P-D letters: Highway 40, red light cameras, property taxes
Joplin Globe letter: Need vehicle tags? Take the day off
KC Star letter: Forsee is rich, should play golf
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Thursday, January 3
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Mannies: Blunt, Bond go head-to-head in Iowa
AP: Sen. Bond stumps for Giuliani in Iowa
The Turner Report: Talent rips into Huckabee during ‘Hardball’ appearance
KWMU: Clinton’s campaign won’t ignore Missouri
St. Joseph News-Press: Missourians gear up for Iowa caucuses
P-D: Voter registration deadlines loom for Illinois, Missouri residents
P-D Political Fix: FDR the best prez candidate ever?
Washington Post’s Cillizza: The best state political reporters
johncombestblog.com: KC Star’s Tim Hoover headed to Denver
STL American: Affirmative action ballot battle intensifies as coalition fights Connerly
STL Business Journal online poll: Peter Kinder or Sam Page for lieutenant governor?
SE Missourian: Two attorney general candidates visit area
JCNT: Karen Kliethermes named DHSS employee of the month; Eric Feltner named chief of staff to Kinder
AP: Mo. college students get boost in scholarships
STL Business Journal: Mo. scholarship program to increase aid
KC Star Prime Buzz: Show-Me State salary info goes online
Columbia Missourian: Blunt plans to seek $100,000 for State Historical Society of Missouri
KWMU: Bill in Missouri Legislature would preserve ‘A.D.’ and ‘B.C.’
Columbia Missourian: Neighbors complain that factory hog farms are ruining their ways of life
Missourinet: Environmental legislation ups fines for illegal solid waste disposal
KC Star: Missouri public defenders are subject to legal action by former clients, appeals court says
Branson Daily News: Bush sends disaster money to Missouri
ArchCityChronicle.com: Anti-recall committee formed; Dem vet Brad Ketcher to serve as treasurer
KSPR: Missouri teachers push for more pay
CDT: Columbia’s costs high for schools
CDT Class Notes Blog: Columbia’s per-pupil costs
Missourinet: Missouri authorities hit traffic death goal – under 1,000 for year
P-D: Region’s traffic nightmare was a no-show
AP: MoDOT: First day of I-64 closure was headache-free
P-D Political Fix: Highway 40: What’s the political toll?
Washington Missourian: Griesheimer endorses charter government for county
Washington Missourian: Franklin County residents protest ‘unfair’ taxation
P-D Political Fix: County housing director, former state rep Neil Molloy dies
SE Missourian: Crews check for mercury at SEMO
SNL: State plans changes in deer hunting, seeks comment
P-D editorial: Dollars for doctors
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Correcting the dosage; Governor proposes fine tuning for state’s health care prescription
STL American editorial: Increased black participation is essential
Washington Missourian editorial: The Blue Book
P-D letters: Red light cameras, concealed carry
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KC Star Prime Buzz: Bond in Iowa for Giuliani
Missourinet: Eligibility rules change for Missourians seeking health insurance
St. Joseph News-Press: Governor hoping to stop ‘back door’ tax increases
Lake Sun Leader: New state law requires storage businesses to declare owners of taxable personal property
Missourinet: Gov. Blunt at the Cotton Bowl
P-D: Federal agents visit St. Charles County Jail daily looking for illegals
KSPR: Legal Missouri weed could be outlawed
Missourinet: Why do these people smoke?
STL Business Journal: Missouri Foundation for Health names new board members
KMOX: I-64/Highway 40 Closure Center; Live updates, traffic cams, more
P-D/KMOV: Post4TrafficOnline.com
KC Star editorial: A wish list for 2008 headlines
Joplin Globe editorial: Missing the mark: Students unprepared for college
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Need grows for foster families
Lake Sun Leader editorial: Keep an eye on taxing entities
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: Tax debate revisited; City Council makes the right call on low-income housing project
Lake Sun Leader op-ed: Rep. Wayne Cooper: Many issues on tap for legislature in 2008
Lake Sun Leader op-ed: A fix for health care is what Missouri needs most
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St. Joseph News-Press: The year of health care; With election looming, health care is on tip of candidates’ tongues
CDT Politics Blog: Old Glory Insurance protects seniors from robot attack
KC Star Prime Buzz: MU prof: Voter ID laws have little impact on turnout
CDT Politics Blog: Blunt’s appointment to Probation and Parole Board
P-D Political Fix: Remembered: Eagleton’s layered legacy
KC Star: McCaskill, Nixon to appear at Missouri Farmers Union banquet
KWMU: New year brings ethanol requirement for gasoline in Missouri
SNL: Federal funds will benefit trail projects
CDT Class Notes Blog: Georgia lawmaker outlines school reform ideas
P-D: Work crews prepare for Highway 40 shutdown
CDT editorial: Earmarks: Depends on whose
Joplin Globe editorial: Autism commission needed
Suburban Journals op-ed: John Stoeffler: Non-partisan court plan advocates playing politics
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Is MU a public or a private institution?
CDT letter: Judy Baker would represent Ninth District with honor
CDT letter: Blaming Republicans for Sen. Graham’s mistake
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Monday, December 31
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KSPR: New Missouri laws start January 1
P-D: KC charter firm, Jetton benefit financially from work for prez campaigns
AP: Secrecy in University of Missouri presidential search easier said than done
P-D: Many area nursing homes lack backup generators
KC Star: Despite DNA, child support may be enforced
P-D’s Along for the Ride: Portwood wants fair warning for red-light cameras
Platte County Landmark’s Foley: Rep. Jason Brown and his wife Rachelle expecting their third child
KC Star: Bills aim to preserve billboards on Missouri interstates
JCNT: St. Louis highway shutdown could affect mid-Missouri drivers
P-D: Motor vehicle office gets a makeover in St. Louis
KC Star: Race emerges as a death penalty issue
St. Joseph News-Press: Minimum wage rising by 15 cents
P-D: Board promises city schools reform will be a cooperative effort
SE Missourian: Rural schools scaling back, ending gifted programs
St. Joseph News-Press: Great Northwest Day nears; Local leaders to visit Capitol Feb. 5-6
CDT: University, city seek to predict population shift
KC Star editorial: “I’m Still Learning the Job on the Job” award goes to Blunt
P-D letter: Omar Davis says Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations is unbiased, does not favor employers
SE Missourian letter: Keep Krajcir in a prison cell
SNL letter: Executed criminals don’t commit further crimes
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Sunday, December 30
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Columbia Missourian: Katy Trail to be extended near Kansas City
Branson Daily News: Nixon recovers $780,000 from inmates
JCNT: Federal assistance will help city, county cover debris-removal costs
Quincy Herald-Whig: New state program aims to put more pounds on Missouri cattle industry
Quincy Herald-Whig: Manufacturers in NE Missouri may take advantage of tax-exemption legislation
Lake Sun Leader: A place to call home: Lake family provides safe haven for foster children displaced by abuse, neglect
Neosho Daily News: DHSS urges residents to prepare for emergencies
KC Star: Missourians are paid more than Kansans, Census Bureau reports
P-D: The farewell drive: Motorists prepare for shutdown
CDT: Woodhaven wins award from Missouri Department of Mental Health
Lake Sun Leader: University of Missouri, DHSS study shows lake seniors enjoy high quality of life
Columbia Missourian: Changes proposed for deer hunting season look to limit herd, please hunters
Washington Missourian: Over 1,200 taxpayers turn out to pay bills
KC Star editorial: Front-loaded season shows a primary need: Reform
P-D editorial: Apocalypse now: The Highway 40 shutdown
SNL op-ed: Missouri State President Michael Nietzel: Blunt’s funding vital for MSU’s financial hurdles
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Taking the measure of the new president of the University of Missouri system
SNL letter: Montee’s audit not done for political gain
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Saturday, December 29
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KY3 Political Notebook: Why local pols aren’t endorsing in presidential race
Missourinet: McCaskill calls for Pakistani elections to be postponed in wake of Bhutto killing
KC Star Prime Buzz: Skelton reacts to Bush veto
JCNT: Federal courthouse approved with Bush signature on budget bill
Columbia Missourian: Omnibus spending bill includes nearly $9 million for projects in Columbia
KY3 Political Notebook: 2008 legislative preview
KC Star Prime Buzz: Billboards on deck in Missouri legislature
Joplin Globe: Bill would require insurance at water parks
AP: Blunt announces more than $1 million for Missouri trails
Kraske: Nixon to win in ’08
St. Joseph News-Press: Ethanol mandate takes effect as new year begins
P-D: Alternate roads are set for Highway 40 to close, state says
McClellan: It’s a Rahnian world; we’re just driving in it
AP: Mo. traffic deaths on pace to stay below 1,000 for the year
KWMU: MO Highway Patrol moves away from using unmarked cars for traffic enforcement
CDT: Columbia resident to lead state revenue department
P-D: Coping with computer junk
P-D Political Fix: Rally against high property taxes Saturday morning in Union
KC Star editorial: More foot-dragging on climate change
SE Missourian editorial: Forsee at MU
SNL op-ed: Donn Rubin: Stem cell research making advances
P-D letters: Autistic children, ignition interlocks
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Friday, December 28
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P-D Political Fix: Young Democrats to host local “caucus” Jan. 3
ArchCityChronicle.com: STL City Dems to caucus Jan. 3
KY3 Political Notebook: Hillary Clinton sets up online Missouri headquarters
AP: Bond, McCaskill claim legislative victories during 2007
Missourinet: MU prof raises nuke concerns in wake of Bhutto killing
AP: Matt Blunt proposes nearly $53 million raise for doctors
KWMU: Gov. Blunt proposes raising pay for doctors in HealthNet program
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt wants another boost for Medicaid docs
Missourinet: Blunt announces cabinet changes
STL Business Journal: Davis named head of Revenue; Todd Smith named director of Labor and Industrial Relations
Columbia Missourian: Columbia resident named director of state Revenue Department
Columbia Missourian: Bush approves Missouri for disaster aid
P-D Political Fix: Bond secures $500,000 grant for Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Tribune: In Missouri, vote sought on abortion
USA Today: Affirmative action may be on ballots
KC Star: Debate continues on Missouri’s new ‘castle doctrine’ law
P-D Political Fix: Casinos want to put loss limit before voters
St. Joseph News-Press: Casino wants rid of limits
Joplin Globe: Autism panel releases recommendations
ArchCityChronicle.com: Jetton’s fundraising committee
Columbia Missourian: Columbia awarded federal grant to fix trail
SE Missourian: Krajcir’s appearance in Cape County court delayed until Illinois case settled
Missourinet: Court upholds Missouri law limiting prisoner appeals
KMOX: Judge dismisses 64/40 closure suit
KWMU: Judge dismisses lawsuit to stop I-64 closure
Missourinet: Putting junk into our roads; MoDOT goes green
Missourinet: Grants given to food banks; Missouri Foundation for Health donates $200,000
Columbia Missourian: Central Missouri Food Bank gets $70,000 surprise
P-D: St. Louis Alderman is knocked out by assailant at gas station
The Turner Report: Comments will be moderated from now on
MayorSlay.com Online Poll: Vote for the Best of 2007
St. Joseph News-Press editorial: One vote can matter; McCaskill goes against party
CDT editorial: Illegal immigration … as the issue plays out in Missouri
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Thursday, December 27
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Mannies: Absentee balloting for Feb. 5 primary now underway; Rudy’s health; Fee-office challenge
STL American Political Eye: Missouri Clintonians rediscover existence of black people
KY3 Political Notebook: Roy Blunt on ’08: There’s no frontrunner
P-D Political Fix: 911, ambulance were called for Giuliani
P-D Political Fix: IHOP changes Pancake Day, after govs don’t budge on Feb. 5 primaries
KY3 Political Notebook: Rep. B.J. Marsh: Blunt’s re-elect chances below 50%; Rep opposes Romney because of Blunt and Jetton
P-D Political Fix: Dems will challenge Blunt’s resistance to Midwestern Governors Association’s energy plan
KY3 Political Notebook: Dems hit Blunt on energy
P-D: Controversial tax credits granted; Gundaker gets $8.85 million more
SE Missourian: Assessing farmland
P-D: Killer’s appearance in Missouri delayed
SE Missourian: Krajcir not to appear Thursday in Cape Girardeau court
St. Joseph News-Press: Story of Missouri is in the numbers; ‘Statistical Abstract’ a snapshot of nation
P-D: Judge to rule soon on highway closing
KMOX: Is MoDOT using scare tactics in I-64 shutdown?
Columbia Missourian: Gov. Blunt requests $28.4 million in federal disaster assistance
Joplin Globe: Rep. Blunt offers plan to help Empire deal with ice-storm costs
SNL: Ozarks trails to receive federal grants
Lake Sun Leader: Communications upgraded for county law enforcement
KC Star Prime Buzz: Kansas City pastor appointed to Emancipation Day Commission
P-D: Lambert may miss out as treaty opens up air travel
KC Star: Sen. McCaskill chimes in with her own BCS take
Branson Daily News: Nixon puts stop to Branson tourism scams
Springfield Business Journal: CU audit alleges inappropriate spending
SNL: Nixon’s office hit with CU complaints; Consumers appear to be taking auditor up on suggestion
KC Star op-ed: Gov. Matt Blunt: Expansion of Katy Trail helps compensate for loss
STL American op-ed: Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal: Do something about deadbeat nursing homes
SNL op-ed: Rep. Roy Blunt: Extension gives time for reworking SCHIP law
SNL op-ed: Utility arrogant to accuse auditor
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Wednesday, December 26
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P-D Political Fix: Giuliani’s flight path
Missourinet: PSC chairman defends actions in merger case
KC Star: Smooth switch to ethanol-blended gas expected
Missourinet: State veterans commission official says Veterans Administration is in crisis
KC Star: Pilot program in Missouri offers book portion of driver’s ed online
AP: Mortgage crisis tops Mo. business news
SNL: CU audit debate remains heated; Montee disputes board members’ criticisms of audit
P-D: Ankle monitors detect offenders’ alcohol use
KC Star editorial: Missouri needs to bolster services to poor children
Joplin Globe editorial: Sound proposals: Blunt’s plans to increase scholarships, punish child rape
SNL op-ed: Drinking age best left at 21
KC Star letter: Abortion ban
SNL letter: Rep. Jeff Roorda: Proposal would teach public employees about Sunshine Law
SNL letter: Don’t mess with credits; Demand for solar panels growing
P-D letters: Forsee, immigration, mental health care
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CDT Politics Blog: Potent potables: Rosenbaum’s quotes of the year
CDT Class Notes Blog: Top 10 education stories of the year
P-D Political Fix: Could Giuliani’s St. Louis “flu” cause more political headaches?
KY3 Political Notebook: Locals plan to head to Iowa
Washington Post: Partisan fissures over voter ID
Washington Post: Immigrant crackdown falls short; Comments from McCaskill
Washington Missourian: Federal cuts would impact drug enforcement unit
P-D: County citizen task force seeks tax relief
KWMU: Lawmakers to consider ignition interlocks for drunk drivers
St. Joseph News-Press: Housing projects nixed by state; Pioneer Building denied funding
Washington Missourian: Griesheimer, county commissioner leading the call for review of Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
SNL: Audit petitioners feel vindicated; Local Libertarians pressed the issue
SNL letter: Please, Santa, a new governor
SNL letter: Death penalty: Time to study Missouri policy
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Monday, December 24
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P-D Political Fix: Wall Street Journal weighs in on Missouri’s judicial-selection plan
P-D: Gov. Blunt pardons six
AP: Blunt pardons six people convicted years ago of nonviolent crimes
AP: Blunt, Nixon compete to look tough on illegals
CDT: Collision puts man in lockup; Illegal immigrant in head-on wreck
The Maneater (MU): Giuliani campaign visits Missouri
SE Missourian: House Committee report recommends funding of 911 systems
St. Joseph News-Press: Legislative roomies: Lawmakers make the best of temporary living arrangements
JCNT: MoDOT wins recycling award
SE Missourian: Recycling award given to MoDOT
P-D: Fewer kinks in emission tests
SE Missourian: Awards banquet held by SEMO Area Agency on Aging; Mayer, Jetton receive honors
Joplin Globe: State adds another defendant to tattoo convention lawsuit
Columbia Missourian: Group hopes to stem underage gambling
CDT: Fungus a homegrown conflict; Tenant troubles persist despite owner’s repairs
CDT: Traffic fatalities markedly decline in mid-Missouri
Lake Sun Leader editorial: When opponents agree: Blunt, Nixon should work together on illegal alien legislation
P-D letters: Rep. Cynthia Davis’ legislation; Kurt and Celeste Witzel on county’s trash plan
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Sunday, December 23
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P-D: GOP deals Dems some bitter pills
St. Joseph News-Press: Blazing her own trails; McCaskill remains independent in first year
St. Joseph News-Press: Graves: Some losses are wins
SNL: Roy Blunt to explain tax changes
CDT: Local housing developer loses out on state tax subsidies
AP: Ex-state worker gets 6 years for child porn
Joplin Globe editorial: Shield law needed
SNL editorial: A rose to Matt Blunt for spending proposals
SE Missourian op-ed: Jetton: MoDOT’s highway U-turn
SNL op-ed: State should suspend executions, examine death penalty
KC Star’s Lokeman: Gifts for Blunt, McCaskill
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Saturday, December 22
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KC Star: Earmarks continue to flourish in congressional spending legislation
KMOX: Former TWA flight attendants could head back to work
KWMU: Furlough extended for former TWA attendants
P-D: TWA flight attendants get tearful over good job news
AP: Former attendants to regain flight jobs
KC Star: Student debaters cheered by ‘The Great Debaters’ movie; Cleaver welcomes crowd
KC Star: Cleaver presents a Clinton saxophone to jazz museum in KC
KMOX: 8 ACORN workers indicted for election fraud
P-D: Eight indicted for voter fraud
P-D Political Fix: St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners reacts to voter-registration indictments
P-D Political Fix: ACORN reacts to indictments of 8 former employees
Kraske: The year in quotes: Blunt, Nixon, McCaskill, Cleaver, Kinder, Koster, Coleman, Skaggs
KC Star’s Shelly: On Blunt, Nixon, Koster, Graves, McCaskill
AP: Blunt wants child care subsidies expanded
CDT: Forsee hailed as ‘great leader’
CDT: Former executive spooks some, but not all, faculty
KWMU: University of Missouri introduces new system president
P-D: Ethanol economics mean early compliance with mandate
P-D: State AG slams Normandy Fire Protection District board
SNL: Audit motives are being questioned; Montee’s spokewoman: All audits are politically independent
SE Missourian: State to study area leases on buildings
KWMU: MO Housing Development Commission approves tax breaks for various housing projects across the state
Missourinet: Sprint-Nextel agrees to $52 million settlement
Branson Daily News: State may owe $500,000 to Taney
CDT Politics Blog: Blunt bets Arkansas governor on Cotton Bowl
CDT Politics Blog: Jeff Harris remembers Charlie Wilson
St. Joseph News-Press: Lager makes a move; Senator relocates to Savannah
SNL: Blunt picks Springfield lawyer to replace Burrell
P-D: Devlin: 170 more years; staying in Missouri
AP: Devlin gets additional 170 years in prison
SE Missourian: Krajcir may make Cape County court appearance next week
CDT Politics Blog: Immanuel Kant-Friedrich Nietzsche attack ad
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Friday, December 21
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P-D: Giuliani leaves here ‘feeling fine’
CDT video: Giuliani channels Reagan
CDT: Spectators bide time in choosing sides
KC Star: Driving across Missouri with Bond “is like a seminar,” Giuliani says
CDT: Giuliani event slide show
P-D Political Fix: Clinton’s local campaign office opens Saturday
PubDef: Photos from Obama trip
SNL: State’s lawmakers happy with results in Congress
P-D: Deal could give jobs back to furloughed TWA flight attendants; McCaskill to announce resolution today
JCNT: New Jefferson City courthouse in final budget
Lebanon Daily Record: Ramp widening at I-44 included in bill
KC Star Prime Buzz: Roy Blunt the optimist
KC Star: Forsee seeks faculty confidence in taking reins of University of Missouri system
CDT: Gary Forsee accepts job as University of Missouri president
CDT: UM leader faces many difficulties
Columbia Missourian: New UM president hopes for smooth transition into academia
Columbia Missourian: Timeline: From Floyd to Forsee
P-D: New UM president says he is ready for skeptics
CDT Politics Blog: Blunt opines on Forsee selection
Missourinet: Forsee new president of University of Missouri
KOMU: Meet the new president
SE Missourian: New UM president maintains ties to Cape
Columbia Missourian’s Warhover: With a new president in place, what do you want to know about him?
AP: Blunt seeks disaster declaration because of winter storms
KRCG: Blunt asks Bush for help paying for storm clean-up
Missourinet: Department of Insurance advises to document damage
P-D Political Fix: Chrismer counters on E-verify dispute with Nixon’s staff
P-D Political Fix: More Carpenters back Steelman’s re-election
AP: Mo. veterans groups backing sales tax proposal
The Turner Report: Engler takes aim at lobbyists, awarding of fee offices
The Turner Report: Rep. Joe Smith wants to raise driving age to 18, ban use of cell phones when driving
KC Star Prime Buzz: KC Mag names Rep. Jason Grill one of city’s ‘sexiest singles’
P-D Political Fix: Charles Becker, former state legislator, dies
AP: Mo. highway officials pick favorite contractor for bridge plan
P-D: Contracting team is picked for Missouri bridge work
P-D: Judge’s ruling keeps FBI’s report on Megan Meier private
Washington Missourian: Law makes Internet harassment a city offense
CDT: Cell phone suits to give city budget a boost
AP: Greene County judge appointed to Missouri Court of Appeals
P-D: Will Michael Devlin stay in Missouri?
AP: AmerenUE agrees to buy wind power
KC Star: KC official resigns amid investigation into inappropriate e-mails
KC Star Prime Buzz: LaTrisha Underhill’s statement
P-D: Husch, Blackwell merge to create state’s 2nd largest law firm
SNL editorial: Bond, McCaskill show us better way
P-D editorial: Into the light: Jeff Davis bringing transparency to PSC
KC Star editorial: University system needs Forsee to restore its edge
KC Star editorial: Harrah’s investigation is warranted
St. Joseph News-Press’ Hendricks: Network news singles out St. Joseph earmark, but why?
Columbia Missourian op-ed: Missouri must be proactive to maintain clean water supply
P-D letters: Highway 40, slavery, Bond and waterboarding
KC Star letter: Sen. Bond: Balance vigilance, civil liberties
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CDT: Giuliani makes stop in Columbia
CDT Politics Blog: Videos: Giuliani-Wolf Blitzer, Columbia event
Columbia Missourian: Giuliani addresses voters, supporters in Columbia
KOMU: Giuliani visits mid-Missouri
P-D: Chesterfield event closes out Giuliani road trip
AP: Giuliani admitted to St. Louis hospital for flu-like symptoms
P-D Political Fix: Giuliani plane breaks down, forcing time changes in events
KC Star: Giuliani, in KC, sets sights on Feb. 5 Super Tuesday primaries
CDT Politics Blog: State Dems bash Giuliani
KOMU: Missouri key to candidates
Mannies: Hispanic PAC angry about immigration plans; Eckersley settlement; Nixon-Montee-Blunt car dispute
AP: Nixon proposes legislation to penalize businesses that hire illegal workers
P-D Political Fix: Nixon proposes to target employers who hire illegal immigrants
P-D Political Fix: Nixon says he backs E-verify, produces transcript
P-D: Blunt takes a step on global warming
KC Star: Blunt rejects key sections of Midwestern energy accord
P-D: Mo. utility regulator says he backs new restrictions on private meetings
Missourinet: Maida Coleman wants PSC investigation
CDT: Graham report shows alcohol level; Senator slurred words in video
CDT: Transcript details urine conflict
CDT: Video: Graham at the accident scene
CDT: Video: Graham at Columbia police headquarters
Columbia Missourian: Toxicology report confirms Graham’s blood alcohol level was above limit
P-D: Ex-Sprint CEO will head UM system
CDT: UM curators pick Forsee as president; KC resident is former Sprint Nextel CEO
KC Star: Former Sprint chief Forsee poised to lead University of Missouri system
Columbia Missourian: UM set to name new president
P-D Political Fix: New Mizzou president donor to Blunt, McCaskill, Bond and Zell Miller
KOMU: New UM president
CDT: College choices shift, state says; District meets most report card standards
P-D’s Brown: Sen. Smith takes a seat at table of racial accord
P-D Political Fix: Harris held fundraiser in CWE
STL American Political Eye: Details on state rep candidate Don Calloway’s fundraiser
ArchCityChronicle.com: Cloria Brown files committee to run for Lembke’s seat
SE Missourian: Rep. Billy Pat Wright to return more than $3,000 in contributions
AP: Senator agrees to try to undo midwives law
KWMU: Ballot initiative that would restore Medicaid cuts approved for circulation
P-D: State legislation aims to curb spread of STDs
STL American: Changes to crack cocaine sentencing will impact Missouri
STL American: Circuit court hears affirmative action arguments
STL American Political Eye: Black-out as affirmative action goes on trial
STL American Political Eye: Wasinger the weasel
AP: Auditor says MoDOT training program should be halted
KWMU: MoDOT and Missouri Bridge Partners to continue to negotiate price tag of bridge repair project
Missourinet: Ambitious bridge program in jeopardy
Suburban Journals: St. Louis County residents protest property tax increases
KC Star Prime Buzz: Can Jackson County work with St. Louis County?
SE Missourian: Matt Blunt appoints Southeast Missourians to state boards
P-D: Megan’s mom warns: ‘Words … hurt to the core’
P-D editorial: Welfare for millionaires: Farm subsidies
SE Missourian op-ed: Supporting wilderness
SNL letter: Get Denison out of office
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Wednesday, December 19
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P-D Political Fix: Huckabee issues list of MO backers
CDT Politics Blog: Lawmakers back Huck
The Turner Report: Rep. Ed Emery abandons Thompson, jumps on Huckabee bandwagon
P-D: Giuliani plans to visit St. Louis today
KC Star Prime Buzz: Rudy runnin’ through
Columbia Missourian: Local GOP lawmakers line up behind Giuliani
Politico.com: Romney dispatches Gregg Keller to help in Iowa
St. Louis Oracle: Polls say Clinton, Huckabee are strongest in Missouri
KC Star: Campaign funding hearings to continue in private
P-D Political Fix: Donnelly loses first court round in quest to open Ethics hearings
AP: Blunt, Nixon refunding contributions to comply with court decision
SE Missourian: Hodges, Tilley hope to keep contributions over legal limit
KOLR-TV: Governor expands immigration reform plans
AP: Blunt backs spending for expanded Medicaid services
Missourinet: Blunt proposes $2.5 million for women’s health programs
P-D Political Fix: Blunt to call for more funding for women’s health screenings
Washington Times: After an abortion: Blunt’s task force looks at physical, psychological effects
KOMU: Keeping children safe online
Missourinet: State lawmakers plan to tackle Internet harassment
SE Missourian: Task force considering changes to state law on Internet harassment
CDT Class Notes Blog: Blunt’s ‘education package’
Missourinet: Blunt asks Illinois to extradite Krajcir
Missourinet: House Dems propose consumer protections
KMOV: Wal-Mart waste; Blunt encourages Wal-Mart to donate food to pantries
johncombestblog.com: DED’s Brian Grace joins Megan Werner, Kevin Gunn, Rodney Boyd at Sonnenschein
CDT: Study critical of nursing home fine print
CDT: PSC approves suit to penalize utility
P-D: Autism task force calls for centralizing state services
KC Star: Missouri task force calls for action on autism
KWMU: Blue ribbon panel on autism releases recommendations
KOMU: Task force to combat autism
AP: State ranks high in survey on emergency preparedness
KC Star Prime Buzz: Sticky situation: Reporter deals with stolen license stickers
ArchCityChronicle.com: Andria Simckes says she’ll run against Mark Powell in Dem state treasurer primary
Dexter Daily Statesman: Candidate for Nathan Cooper’s seat speaks to Stoddard County Democrats
St. Joseph News-Press: City gets $2M from AT&T
Columbia Missourian: City awaits cell settlements
St. Joseph News-Press: Northwest Missouri projects included in massive spending bill
WALB-TV (GA): Missouri Rep. Sam Graves shows Blazer pride after losing bet
Missourinet: Time to file for school board candidacy
AP: Mo. gas station cleaning up fuel leak
P-D: Stretch of I-44 being restriped – again
P-D editorial: Glitz comes to the Landing; Legislature likely to revisit loss limits in ’08
SE Missourian op-ed: Local AFL-CIO leader on workers’ comp
P-D letters: Workers’ comp, stem cells
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CDT: Giuliani looks for lift from Missouri visit
CDT Politics Blog: Rudy returns
Columbia Missourian: Rudy Giuliani to speak in Columbia
P-D: Giuliani will visit Chesterfield Wednesday
KY3 Political Notebook: Lampe won’t endorse before Iowa, but may travel there for caucuses
KY3 Political Notebook: Springfield billboards supporting Ron Paul
AP: Blunt seeks tougher laws against illegal immigration
KY3: Governor wants more Missouri laws to combat illegal immigration
KC Star: Governor adds proposals to fight illegal immigration
P-D: Blunt, Nixon tout credentials in fight against illegal immigration
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt and Nixon vie over who’s tougher; Barnitz attacks Blunt
KC Star: Add immigration to troopers’ responsibilities
KTVI: Crash victim speaks out against governor’s plan, says it doesn’t go far enough
AP: Blunt seeks expedited extradition of Krajcir
KFVS: Gov. Blunt requests speedy extradition of Krajcir
KY3 Political Notebook: Blunt seeks extradition for murderer
P-D: Keathley sets new deadline for Montee in Nixon car dispute
KC Star: Donnelly urges judge to bar closed hearings on campaign donations
Missourinet: Candidate vows to keep fighting for open ethics meetings
JCNT: New poll claims most Missourians support current judicial selection plan
CDT: An uncommon judge: Scott Wright’s memoir
P-D Political Fix: Rod Chapel among three finalists for judgeship
P-D: Anti-abortion petition drive prompts lawsuit
Missourinet: Planned Parenthood challenges petition
KY3 Political Notebook: “Extreme and unconstitutional”: Planned Parenthood vows fight on abortion initiative
KWMU: Lawsuit surrounding anti-affirmative action ballot initiative argued in Cole County Circuit Court
KWMU: Rally held in opposition to Bellefontaine Habilitation Center plan
KMOX: Group opposes nursing home contracts in Missouri
P-D Political Fix: Clay, McMillan, Joyce – and Nelly – to join Hubbard at fundraiser
P-D Political Fix: Local Hispanics form PAC; will it get active in MO governor’s race?
Missourinet: Internet cops fight online sexual predators
SNL: City Utilities audit results released today
KC Star editorial: Ethics panel needs to let the public in
SNL editorial: Higher education needs aid from state; Universities, colleges need a long-term commitment
KC Star editorial: Showing courage on the death penalty
P-D letter: Slavery apology, reparations
CDT letter: Let’s drug test athletes and our elected officials
SE Missourian letter: Death penalty for rapists might encourage murder
SNL letter: Governor hurts state’s women
SNL letter: Denison careless in legislative votes
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4 thoughts on “XVII. LOCAL AND LATEST (johncombest.com)”

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