Pay hikes for lawmakers will be one of the first issues for lawmakers. Talk of taxes, pay raises and party squabbling marks the legislature's opening day. House rejects GOP effort to put a black into a House leadership slot. Legislative session begins Wednesday. Black Republican considers race for House leadership.
Legislative committee proposes using driver's licenses to keep kids in school.
Inauguration Moved Indoors Gov. Mel Carnahan has moved Monday's inauguration to inside the Capitol and he canceled the morning parade. The obvious reason - predictions the bitterly cold weather will continue through Monday and concerns about the safety of those in the inuauguration audience. It will be the first time the inauguration has been held indoors since 1961 when Missouri inuaugurations were first held outside. School-bus safety proposal unveiled by the governor. Gov. Mel Carnahan has urged legislative approval of a proposal that would require school buses have devices designed to avoid children from being run over by buses.