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Romney wins Nevada caucuses

Feb. 4

The GOP front-runner stays ahead of the pack

NBC affil can decline Terry ad

Feb. 4

The FCC says the anti-abortion crusader on the Feb. 7 Missouri ballot isn’t “bona fide” Democrat

Judge says Missouri congressional redistricting map constitutional

Feb. 3

HANCOCK: A Cole County judge upheld Missouri’s congressional redistricting map on Friday, rejecting two lawsuits that argued the map did not meet constitutional requirements.

The "Real" Super Bowl

Feb. 3

Horsley: City Council tests bowling prowess

KRASKE: Missouri just looks plain silly

Feb. 3

Spending $7 million on Tuesday’s presidential primary that few care about, and doesn’t count, makes no sense. Who’s to blame?

Prosecutors launch open meetings investigation of legislature

Feb. 3

Cooper: Did lawmakers violate law by attending dinner meetings at governor’s mansion

New poll: Nixon holds safe re-election lead

Feb. 3

It’s not close versus GOPer Dave Spence.

Johnson Countian named to run newly-named social services agency

Feb. 3

Cooper: Former state legislator to run Department for Children and Families

Blog Watch: Friday, February 3

Feb. 3

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum campaigns in Lee’s Summit tonight and a blogger sees shades of the 1960’s civil unrest in the current political climate.

Santorum-releated PAC goes negative

Feb. 3

The GOP candidate comes to Missouri — let’s look at the spot

Bill would require drug tests for Missouri lawmakers

Feb. 3

HANCOCK: Harrisonville Republican wants members of the legislature to be randomly drug tested.

Romney, Obama tied in Missouri: PPP

Feb. 2

Helling: Could Missouri find itself back in the hunt?

Yoder returns unspent office allowance of $120K to treasury

Feb. 2

He joins other House freshmen in returning $1.4 million to the federal bank account.

Missouri economic development chief resigns

Feb. 2

HANCOCK: Gov. Nixon’s appointee resigned after the Senate refused to approve his nomination.

Santorum plans KC area event Friday

Feb. 2

UPDATED: The GOP presidential candidate plans three Missouri stops, four events

Blog Watch: Thursday, February 2

Feb. 2

University officials are worried about the cost of a college education in Missouri and Blue Cross will not be bidding on the contract if Kansas moves Medicaid patients into a private managed care program.

Filibuster of Missouri workplace discrimination bill ends

Feb. 2

HANCOCK: The Missouri Senate passed a bill changing workplace discrimination laws, but opponents say the fight isn’t over.

New poll brings worrisome political tidings for McCaskill

Feb. 2

In one of the more highly-watched contests this year, a new poll shows that Sen. Claire McCaskill could have to overcome a …

Wyandotte County remains in 3rd District in approved redistricting plan

Feb. 1

A Senate committee approved a Congressional District plan which also moves Riley and Pottawatomie counties to the 1st District.

Gay rights activist urges Kansas senators to repeal ban on same-sex activity

Feb. 1

After failing last year, a bill that would repeal a ban on same-sex sodomy is back in the Senate.

No future for immunization bill

Feb. 1

Cooper: Key legislator says she has no plans to work legislation

Workplace discrimination bill debated today in Missouri House, Senate

Feb. 1

HANCOCK: Senate Democrats are once again blocking a vote on legislation that would change the state’s workplace discrimination laws.

Are tax credits really state spending?

Feb. 1

Helling: UPDATED: In more recent case, Missouri Supco agrees: Tax credits not state spending

Missouri House panel discusses teacher tenure, intervention in KC schools

Feb. 1

HANCOCK: Education bills on House agenda for Wednesday.

Blog Watch: Wednesday, February 1

Feb. 1

The debate over the Kansas City Public School District moves to Jefferson City, is there a connection between bulky trash pick-up and illegal dumping, and thoughts on how debt is affecting the U.S. economy

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Prime Buzz

  • Court upholds MO congressional map
  • Gingrich's campaign kept Gingrich company on payroll; also former speaker was paid for list of campaign supporters.
  • Head of Iowa GOP quitting after caucus results controversy
  • Steelman, Akin spar over who would cut spending most and knock Brunner for (again) now showing up
  • Sinquefield dumps another $1.2 million into campaign to wipe out Missouri's income tax.
  • New poll: Romney opening up lead in Florida
  • Obama: "Anyone who tells you that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, doesn't know what they're talking about." Full text of SOTU
  • "Newt’s now like one of those nuked Japanese film creatures that not only was not destroyed but is back, bigger, badder and more cheesed off than ever."
  • Giffords leaving Congress a year after shooting
  • "One of the most shocking reversals of momentum ever in a presidential primary."
  • GOP hopefuls make last-minute SC push
  • Colbert links politics, STDs -- not that there's anything wrong with that

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