General Assembly
Nixon, lawmakers may be closer to agreement on Fulton Hospital funding
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream proposed a bonding proposal Monday that would fund construction of a new Fulton State Hospital with five years of revenue bonds. The legislation, House Bill 2020, would provide nearly $47…
General Assembly
Telecommunications bills pass committee with amendment acceptable to cities, utilities
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Utilities Committee passed a package of bills backed by the telecommunications industry that opponents argue would weaken the authority of some municipalities. With almost no opposition, the House moved Senate bills 649, 650,…
Blog, Politics
In Springfield, Rand Paul says GOP should seek out nontraditional support
by The Joplin Globe •
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Republican presidential prospect Rand Paul rallied Missouri Republicans in Springfield on Saturday, calling on party faithful to reach out to a broader set of Americans than it has before. Speaking to a packed ballroom at the Missouri…
