Friday, May 24 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:55:32 GMT
The special election to fill the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th district is just about a month away on June 4th. Missouri voters will choose someone to fill the seat Rep. JoAnn Emerson vacated.
The special election to fill the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th district is just about a month away on June 4th. Missouri voters will choose someone to fill the seat Rep. JoAnn Emerson vacated.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:36:28 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:10:06 GMT
Missouri motorcycle riders had several favorable bills sent to Gov. Jay Nixon during this year's legislative session, but a big priority could not cross the finish line.
Missouri motorcycle riders had several favorable bills sent to Gov. Jay Nixon during this year's legislative session, but a big priority could not cross the finish line.
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.
The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary Committee approval by...
Monday, May 20 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:46:47 GMT
Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith missed three-fifths of the votes taken in the Missouri House of Representatives before the final day of the session. His Democratic opponent Steve Hodges was present...
Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith missed three-fifths of the votes taken in the Missouri House of Representatives before the final day of the session. His Democratic opponent Steve Hodges was present more often,...
Monday, May 20 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:11:15 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month on the issues of pension reform and same-sex marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month on the issues of pension reform and same-sex marriage.
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:56:18 GMT
Federal prosecutors say former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's "unwarranted sense of entitlement" goes beyond what he's been charged with.
Federal prosecutors say former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's "unwarranted sense of entitlement" goes beyond what he's been charged with.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:53:34 GMT
A judge will rule "as soon as possible" on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear created last year by executive order.
A judge will rule "as soon as possible" on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear created last year by executive order.
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink the food aid and alter the way people...
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink food aid and alter the way people qualify for it.
There's still a little something for everyone in massive farm bills that Congress is considering this week, even though the legislation would cut billions of dollars from federal farm and food subsidies.
The Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:15:21 GMT
In recent years, the recession provided Republicans in many state capitols a long-coveted opportunity to cut government spending and services. Now that tax revenues are improving, those lawmakers face a new...
In recent years, the recession provided Republicans in many state capitols a long-coveted opportunity to cut government spending and services.
Friday, May 10 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:38:32 GMT
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would impose tougher punishment on anyone convicted of using social media to plan or incite a mob attack.
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would impose tougher punishment on anyone convicted of using social media to plan or incite a mob attack.
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Tuesday, April 9 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-04-10 03:29:53 GMT
In Gallatin and Hardin Counties, voters had to decide on a sales tax increase.Gallatin County residents voted yes to a tax increase to pay for public safety purposes. Unofficial final results are 1,210
In Gallatin and Hardin Counties, voters had to decide on a sales tax increase.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-04-10 03:01:26 GMT
Residents have voted no to a proposal that would build a new school for Harrisburg students.Final unofficial numbers include 1,239 said no and 1,075 said yes.You can click here for more information on
Residents have voted no to a proposal that would build a new school for Harrisburg students.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-04-10 02:46:59 GMT
Unofficial final results show that voters have voted no Tuesday to a 1 percent sales tax increase proposed by the school district to help with repairs, and new construction of buildings.The current sales
Unofficial final results show that voters have voted no Tuesday to a 1 percent sales tax increase proposed by the school district to help with repairs, and new construction of buildings.
See election results from the general election on April 9, 2013.
See election results from the general election on April 9, 2013. *All election results may not be listed in order by county. Be sure to scroll through the entire list to find results.
Thursday, March 28 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-03-28 23:13:30 GMT
East Prairie School Superintendent Scott Downing says a lot of students in his district are safer from tornadoes at school than at home, but a new tornado shelter that would be built by the Junior High
Voters will decide next Tuesday whether to extend bonds for an additional year.
Thursday, March 21 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-03-21 17:24:10 GMT
Governor Pat Quinn says the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has named Illinois to lead the multi-state acquisition of next-generation locomotives for high-speed rail. According to the governor,
Governor Pat Quinn says the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has named Illinois to lead the multi-state acquisition of next-generation locomotives for high-speed rail.
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