JEFFERSON CITY — The saga of the “birthers” continues to capture the attention of the Missouri political world.

To understand why, let’s go back to July 1, when Orly Taitz, queen of the birther movement (those who don’t believe President Barack…

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Missouri state representatives today attended meetings conducted by Orly Taitz in which the California dentist questioned the validity of the presidency of Barack Obama.

Taitz alleges that Obama’s birth certificate is illegitimate, and even if it’s not,…

JEFFERSON CITY — Just after they passed legislation to abolish the Missouri income tax, the House of Representatives approved a bill to get rid of sales tax for the month of July.

The first proposal, sponsored by Rep. Ed Emery, R-Lamar,…

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JEFFERSON CITY — Last week, House Democrats voted against taking away power from the governor. This week, they voted against giving him more power.

The House gave first-round approval to a resolution that…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House passed a bill that would require the Department of Social Services to give grandparents preference when children are seized from their parents.

Sponsor Rep. Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, said this would help children stay out of…

Ameren's existing nuclear plant

JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon’s statements last week tossing cold water on the proposed AmerenUE nuclear plant bill must not have trickled down to the Missouri House.

The utility committee hearing the bill — which would pave the…

KANSAS CITY — There are a lot of strange, bipartisan alliances in the Missouri General Assembly, but none is as unique as that of very conservative southwest Missouri Republican Rep. Ed Emery and Columbia Democrat Rep. Chris Kelly.

Both House veterans are…