Gov. Matt Blunt hosts a Summit on Health Care Access and Affordability where he and health care providers discussed potential solutions to decrease the number of Missourians who do not have access to health insurance. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt and Rudy Farber of Neosho address reporters after the governor announces Farber’s appointment to the State Highway and Transportation Commission, marking the first time ever a Newton County resident will serve as a commissioner.

Gov. Matt Blunt calls for $500,000 in state funds for the Show Me Healthy Women program. The Show Me Healthy Women program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to thousands of Missouri women who meet specific residency, age and income guidelines.  The additional funding is more than six times current state funding and will allow the program to serve an additional 1,225 women next year. 

Gov. Matt Blunt and St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce applaud after presenting Jeannette Graviss with the Excellence in Prosecution award. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt presents a proclamation to Officer Gary Wagster of the Kirkwood Police Department.

Gov. Matt Blunt unveils a community partnership plan to improve safety, care and quality of life for the residents of Bellefontaine Habilitation Center that will allow the facility to remain open. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt discusses his plan to expand a cutting-edge state program to Medicaid patients with sickle cell disease, a painful and debilitating blood disorder that primarily affects African Americans. The Chronic Care Improvement Program is part of the state’s efforts to improve health care for low income and disabled Missourians. It is a key component of MO HealthNet. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Branch blows out the candles on his Birthday cupcake.

Gov. Matt Blunt presents a proclamation to Nancy Lieberman honoring the Read, Right & Run Marathon. Students participating in the marathon are challenged to read 26 books, perform 26 good deeds in their community, and run 26.2 miles over a six-month period.  Nearly 3,000 students, from 80 schools will be taking part in the Read, Right & Run Marathon this year, which is part of the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt cancels a state contract with Sam’s Janitorial Services and barred them from doing further business with the state after local and federal law enforcement agencies identified dozens of suspected illegal immigrants working under falsified documents.

The governor signs an executive order directing state agencies to audit all contractors to ensure that contract employees are legally eligible to work in the U.S. and to terminate contracts if it is determined a contractor employs illegal immigrants.

Gov. Matt Blunt announces that Missouri’s economy is flourishing with nearly 80,000 new jobs created since January 2005.

Gov. Matt Blunt visits the Eldon R-1 School District to highlight the district’s successful early childhood development programs.

"The early years of a child's life are among the most crucial and form the foundation for all future learning. We need to nurture our children's desire to learn so they can be successful throughout their lives."

Gov. Matt Blunt and U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt host a summit to discuss ways to build a health care system that has better patient care, higher quality care and increased value for the consumer. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt visits with Missouri seniors and discusses the proposal to end the unfair tax on their Social Security benefits.

"The Social Security tax is an unjust Social Security cut, and with the help of leaders like Speaker Jetton in the General Assembly we are working to put an end to that cut. This is not a problem we created but it is one we can fix. This tax cut will ensure that Missouri seniors keep more of their well deserved and well earned Social Security benefits."

Gov. Matt Blunt joins with anglers as they cast their lines to mark the start of trout season at Bennett Springs State Park near Lebanon.