See the radio story for more information. Black Republican considers race for House leadership. Some Republicans are considering offering their only black member for a leadership job in the House where Democrats hold a majority. The GOP opportunity was created last November when House Democrats nominated a white for the Speaker Pro Tem position now held by a black. Check out the radio story for more information with digital audio.
Legislative committee proposes using driver's licenses to keep kids in school.
High school drop outs would lose their drivers licenses under a proposal offered by a Senate committee on school attendance. The committee reported that more than one-quarter of Missouri's high school freshmen will fail to graduate. See our radio story for complete details.