Gov. Matt Blunt presents a proclamation to the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. (Bill Greenblatt) 

Gov. Matt Blunt announces a $53,900 grant to help preserve the Pemiscot County Courthouse.  The grant is part of the Missouri Heritage Properties Program, which helps preserve our state’s historic, publicly-owned buildings. 

Governors Matt Blunt and Rod Blagojevich sign an agreement to build a new I-70 Mississippi River Bridge.  (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt attend the National Governors Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Matt Blunt, Senate President Pro-Tem Michael Gibbons and Speaker of the House Rod Jetton stand behind Rep. Steve Hunter’s call for Attorney General Jay Nixon to provide needed information regarding the Second Injury Fund.  Under Nixon, the Second Injury Fund’s total expenditures have dramatically risen from $10.6 million in 1993 to $72.7 million in 2007. Since 1993 total expenditures from the Second Injury Fund have risen 586 percent.

Governor and Mrs. Matt Blunt read to elementary children at Moreau Heights Elementary School in Jefferson City.

Gov. Matt Blunt announces that the Missouri Alert Network is expanding to Missouri’s institutions of higher education to improve the safety and security of college students, faculty, and staff in the event of an emergency. Gov. Blunt is pictured with University of Missouri President Gary Forsee, Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Robert Stein, Public Safety Director Mark James and public safety officials from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Gov. Matt Blunt highlights his plan to require all diesel fuel sold in Missouri to contain five percent biodiesel (B5).

Gov. Matt Blunt and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius hosts the annual Governors’ Summit on Regional Economic Development to discuss crucial regional issues such as health care, the environment, education and a collaborative approach to growing Kansas City’s economy.

Gov. Blunt meets with students and teachers at Santa Fe High School during his visit to Alma.

Gov. Matt Blunt calls for greater protection for Missouri taxpayers through mandatory rollbacks for all local property taxing districts and measures to bring clarity and predictability to Missouri’s local property tax system during a news conference at the Kohnen’s residence. Gov. Blunt is pictured with Paul Kohnen.

Gov. Matt Blunt welcomes Salvation Army Midlands Division Commander Neal Richardson to his office during Salvation Army Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City. (Bill Greenblatt).

Gov. Matt Blunt signs legislation saving the Missouri Sheriff’s Methamphetamine Relief Teams (MoSMART) that were cut by the Congressional leadership in Washington.  The governor’s action provides more than $1.8 million in supplemental funding to help in the state’s fight against meth after Congress eliminated federal support for this important Missouri program.

Gov. Matt Blunt signs legislation making $6.4 million available to help Missourians in need with their winter utility costs. (Bill Greenblatt)