That's 38,700 more Missourians bringing home paychecks than just a year ago. We encourage lawmakers to continue this momentum by keeping an eye on jobs as they craft legislation in the 2006 Legislative session.

In the past 12 months we have seen continued and steady decrease in unemployment under Gov. Matt Blunt, and as a result, Missouri's revenue and budget outlook also is significantly improved.

Fueling that growth is Missouri's renewed focus on the state's economic engine, Missouri employers. In 2005, Gov. Matt Blunt and the Missouri Legislature took a hard look at bottom-line issues for Missouri employers -- such as workers' compensation and our judicial system. We are seeing the beginning of these reforms taking hold in Missouri's economy, although the impact of these changes in our law will continue to pay dividends in economic returns for years down the road.

(Roman) wasn't there. He was at home.

It created a 'bunker mentality' among consumers, who are more centered around the home, shopping less often, and spending less freely.

Corn is an OK source for ethanol. But if you really want to hit a home run, you need to go to cellulose.