Government

Kansas City, MO – Light rail activist Clay Chastain won't be back in Kansas City shopping centers circulating petitions this summer, but it doesn't mean he's giving up.

Chastain announced Wednesday that he is appealing his lawsuit to overturn the city council's repeal of his light rail plan that voters approved to the state Supreme Court.

Kansas City, Missouri – The Missouri Housing Development Commission held a teleconference yesterday at their home office in Kansas City to tighten standards for employees and contractors.

But tightening rules could have unintended consequences.

One change on the table is restricting current employees from working for with any company that does business with the agency for two years after they leave.

Jefferson City, MO – Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill that would have repealed most of Missouri's motorcycle helmet law. Marshall Griffin reports.

Motorcycle riders in Missouri still have to wear helmets. A bill that would have allowed them to ride helmet-free if they're at least 21 years old has been vetoed by Governor Jay Nixon. The bill would have still required helmet use on interstate highways. Tom Holloway with the Missouri State Medical Association says he applauds the governor's veto.

Kansas City , Mo. – When he's not hosting World War II veterans around the nation's capitol, Dole is neck deep in the health care debate.

Senator Dole joins Steve Kraske for a discussion about health care reform, his support for Sam Brownback's campaign for Governor, and his take on the Obama administration so far.