Hours after handling a complex property tax bill on the Senate floor, President Pro Tem Mike Gibbons just sent a personal note to supporters, announcing that he will have surgery next month for prostate cancer.

Gibbons, R-Kirkwood, doesn’t specifically mention…

Here is the statement on last night’s shooting from State Sen. Mike Gibbons, whose district includes Kirkwood. Gibbons got his start in politics after being elected to the Kirkwood city council in 1986.

We have suffered a tragedy of unimaginable…

Here are the statements just sent out by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, and Gov. Matt Blunt, regarding Thursday night’s tragedy at Kirkwood City Hall. Also, the statement issued Friday by state Sen. Michael Gibbons, R-Kirkwood.

Here is Akin’s…

A Senate committee heard testimony today on a bill that would legalize midwifery in Missouri.

The bill’s proponents say women should have more birthing options and that lay midwives should be able to practice legally with private accreditation.

Under current…