KRASKE: Nixon aiming high in 2013
He’s going after tough issues, like Medicaid expansion
Downtown streetcar district files reply to lawsuit
District says lawsuit challenging streetcar taxes is “meritless”
Health levy committee collects $60K
“Continue to Care” committee established
Blog Watch: Friday, February 8
The Missouri Legislature considers bills covering marijuana, gun ownership and tax credits and a suggestion that Gov. Brownback should consider expanding Medicaid in Kansas.
Breaking: Reardon, Marinovich back Holland in KCK (UPDATED)
Announcement before 60+ in KCK
Blog Watch: Thursday, February 7
The blogosphere reacts to the apparent end of Saturday mail delivery and a question about whether the merger of two Kansas departments will save as much money as suggested.
Blog Watch: Wednesday, February 6
A potential state takeover of the school district in Kansas City advances in the Missouri Senate and Gov. Brownback sees his tax policies as a potential national model for the GOP.
Mayor, chamber leader launch next wellness challenge
CEOs, other business honchos join in
Memo gives basis for drone strikes against US citizens
An unclassified Justice Department memo reveals that the Obama administration has had more lenient rules than publicly known for when drone attacks …
Ohio consultants to acquire Missouri company
Politico: Ohio-based SGM, which helped Todd Akin, buying John Hancock’s firm
Blog Watch: Tuesday, February 5
Missouri Sen. Jason Holsman talks about building consensus and why economic efficiency should be guiding the immigration debate.
Kansas Senate panel taking up Brownback's tax proposals
A Kansas Senate committee is preparing to debate Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposals to cut income tax rates and scrap two popular deductions for homeowners.
Kansas BOE member: Arming teachers, school guards is local issue
A member of the State Board of Education says arming teachers or guards in Kansas schools should be a local decision.
Bill would require Shockers, Jayhawks to compete
Could the Shockers beat the Jayhawks on the hardwood?
Nixon reverses $8.5M in cuts to higher education
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon reversed an $8.5 million funding cut to Missouri public colleges and universities on Monday while citing improved state tax revenues.
Proposed Missouri higher ed formula would need $388M
A Missouri education committee estimated Monday it would take about $388 million more to fully fund a proposed formula for distributing state aid to colleges and universities.
Missouri Senate confirms Doug Nelson to administration post
Missouri senators have confirmed Gov. Jay Nixon’s appointee to a key administrative post, despite concerns about his role in approving the purchase of a new $5.6 million airplane.
Governor reverses $8.5M in cuts to Missouri higher education
Gov. Jay Nixon reversed an $8.5 million funding cut to Missouri public colleges and universities on Monday while citing improved state tax revenues.
Critics of Missouri Voter ID bill say GOP trying to stifle opposition
A hearing on the controversial measure is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Monkey business? US unsure of Iran's space claims
The United States expressed doubt on Monday about Iran’s claim that it safely returned a monkey from space, saying it is questionable …
Kerry has 'big heels to fill' at State Dept.
New Secretary of State John Kerry reported for duty Monday, acknowledging that as Hillary Rodham Clinton’s successor he has “big heels to …
Obama presses his gun proposals in Minnesota
With his gun proposals dividing Congress, President Barack Obama conceded Monday the challenges he faces in winning support for measures ranging from …
Blog Watch: Monday, February 4
Could campaign contribution limits return in Missouri and why state and local nullification isn’t limited to gun control.
Obama has broad cyberweapons powers, secret review says
A secret legal review on the use of America’s growing arsenal of cyberweapons has concluded that President Barack Obama has the broad …
Gov. Nixon proposes $10 million for Missouri mental health
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing to spend $10 million to help get mental health care sooner for those who need it.
Prime Buzz
- Jeff Roe to speak at CPAC
- Roberts would beat other GOP conservatives
- Conservatives are changing Kansas state government
- Nixon among those waiting in line for....Hillary
- Brownback tax plan facing backlash
- Obama working overtime to manipulate the media
- Idealistic Obama is back
- McKee makes case to keep tax credits flowing
- Analysis: Brownback may struggle to balance state budget
- Marco Rubio, a star is born
- New Missouri congressman to be picked Saturday
- Short story, big repercussions: Ogallala drops again