Mary Still

5th bill filed in Mo. Gen. Assembly to raise cigarette tax

Marshall Griffin

Yet another bill has been filed in the General Assembly this year that would raise Missouri’s cigarette tax, currently the lowest in the nation.This one…

Government, Politics & Issues

Mo. House endorses English-only drivers tests

Marshall Griffin

The Missouri House has given first-round approval to legislation that would require driver’s license tests to be given in English only.Supporters say…

Health, Science & Environment

Higher cigarette tax could add up to more money for state, fewer smokers, say supporters

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 21, 2011 - Twice in the past 10 years, Missouri public-health advocates have sought to raise the…

Government, Politics & Issues

Hospitalized legislator's email prompts state health-care debate

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 12, 2009 - Missouri's battle over Gov. Jay Nixon's proposal to expand healthcare coverage has…