The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Efforts to avoid government shutdown move to Senate as Obama seeks talks on bigger budget deal

Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

Monday, September 10, 2012  Obama says he 'wasn't happy' over collapsed 'grand bargain' on budget with House Republicans

Thursday, February 16, 2012  APNewsBreak: Obama's budget axes USDA program that tests for deadly bacteria in fresh produce

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Obama's $3.8 trillion budget attacked by GOP for higher taxes, failure to cut spending more

Friday, April 15, 2011  Missouri Senator Roy Blunt wants President Obama to make significant reforms to the budget process to control the deficit or he’ll vote no on raising the debt ceiling.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Obama proposes $3.73 trillion 2012 budget, pledging $1.1 trillion in deficit cuts over decade

Friday, October 15, 2010  Another $1 trillion budget deficit could give administration critics more to talk about just ahead of the November midterm election.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  Obama signals willingness to compromise on some details but not on key initiatives

Tuesday, March 03, 2009  Obama budget plan debuts in Congress as lawmakers scrutinize tax package, energy program