JEFFERSON CITY — Among the most coveted positions a governor in Missouri can hand out are the slots on the University of Missouri Board of Curators. Gov. Jay Nixon filled two of those today, naming St. Joseph News-Press publisher David R.…

Missouri’s budget is likely to be $340 million in the red by June 30.

That was the bottom line this morning from former Sen. Wayne Goode, who is analyzing the state’s financial situation for Gov.-elect Jay Nixon. Goode, a former senator…

Former state Sen. Wayne Goode, D-Pasadena Hills and among the best examples of the downside of Missouri’s legislative term limits, will unveil to reporters Tuesday what he’s found during his latest examination of state budget spending.

Goode’s probe is part of…

Goode

With tax revenues dropping and budget troubles looming, Gov.-elect Jay Nixon has turned to a veteran number-cruncher to help him get a handle on the state’s finances.

Former Sen. Wayne Goode, D-Normandy, will serve as Nixon’s deputy transition director for budget review.

Goode…