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Governor wants “full and comprehensive” audit of City Police Dept

Corruption and mismanagement in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has finally made it to the front page and, apparently, the front burner. The governor, who under an archaic remnant from the Civil War is responsible for city’s police department and appoints the commissioners who are supposed to provide oversight, has suddenly noticed things aren’t [...]

VIDEO: Nixon and Hulshof on Nuclear Plant

Nixon on State’s High Unemployment Rate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report released Friday showed that after 7,700 Missourians lost their jobs last month, the state’s unemployment rate has skyrocketed to 6.4 percent — the highest mark in at least a decade. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, there are more Missourians out of work now (192,892) [...]

New Ad: Sarah Steelman’s Got “Guts”

Following Kenny Hulsof's ad touting God's love of the State of Missouri, Sarah Steelman responds by reminding folks that she's "steely" tough.

God Has “Blessed” Missouri with Kenny Hulshof

Everybody’s Talking Taxes

Republican governor candidates Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof, and Democratic candidate Jay Nixon say they won't raise taxes if one of them becomes governor of Missouri.

Blunt Appoints Schmid to Ethics Board

Gov. Matt Blunt nominated Jeff City attorney Michael J. Schmid (D) to serve on the Missouri Ethics Committee Wednesday.

State Senate Passes Illegal Immigration Bill

The Senate has passed a bill that seeks to make Missouri less attractive for people living and working in America without the correct paperwork.

More Funds to Fight Underage Drinking

The Department of Public Safety was recently awarded more than $188,000 to combat underage drinking across Missouri.

China: Blunt All Right With Trade, Olympics

Blunt is A-OK with China, despite the drama surrounding its crackdown on protesters in Tibet. The governor is in China working on business deals to make St. Louis a trade hub for China.

Blunt, STL Politicos Going to China

Gov. Blunt will lead a political, civic and business contingency to China this week in an effort to boost economic relations with the business booming People's Republic.

Hulshof Distances Himself From Blunt’s “Fee Office” Scandal

Taking a crack at cronyism, gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) has a proposal that would end the patronage system in Missouri’s fee offices. The old, controversial system involved about 183 privately run offices that collected vehicle sales taxes, drivers’ license fees and other fees on the state’s behalf. State contractors get to keep a fee [...]

Blunt Fills 2 Ethics Commission Vacancies

Gov. Matt Blunt nominated two state representatives to the Missouri Ethics Commission Wednesday. Jeff B. Davidson, 51, of the 6th Congressional District and Jim R. Wright, 54, of the 2nd Congressional District were appointed to the commission. The governor called them “great additions” to the group and said he expects “them to hold themselves and the [...]

Blunt Praises Schepker Appointment

Gov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on Senate Confirmation of Larry Schepker: “I commend the Missouri Senate for working quickly and in a bipartisan fashion to confirm my appointment of Larry Schepker as Commissioner of the Office of Administration. The Commissioner has many important duties in the operation of state government, and I appreciate [...]

Look Who’s Running for Congress, Governor and Other State Offices

Here's the complete list from the Secretary of State's office.

Nixon Owes Taxpayers for His Use of State Car [Updated with Video]

Republicans are having a field day with the results of an investigation into Jay Nixon's use of a state vehicle.

Republicans Accuse Montee of Playing Politics

The Missouri Republican Party today accused Democratic State Auditor Susan Montee of playing politics with her audit of Republican Governor Matt Blunt's office in order to help his Democratic challenger.

Kinder’s Lincoln Days Announcement

KINDER NOT RUNNING FOR GOV

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder made a surprise announcement at the Republican Lincoln Days event. In the interest of party unity, he said, he will not be running for governor.