Gov. Matt Blunt adds to his tough directives against illegal immigration by announcing he will seek legislation that bars the state from issuing Missouri driver licenses to illegal immigrants.

At a pregame event, Gov. Matt Blunt readies Missouri Tiger Fans for the game against their arch rivals the Kansas Jayhawks. The Tigers went on to defeat the Jayhawks 36 to 28.

Gov. Matt Blunt prepares to run in the annual Turkey Trot 5K / Fun Walk to benefit the Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield.

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt help serve dinner to area residents in need of a helping hand and a hot meal at Springfield’s Victory Mission.

“As we celebrate Thanksgiving with our families and friends, I am thankful for the many charitable organizations like the Victory Mission and their volunteers who provide a helping hand and a hot meal to their fellow Missourians in need.  The selfless good deeds of Missouri’s charitable organizations have not gone unnoticed and we are all thankful for those who donate their time and resources for charity.”

Gov. Matt Blunt pardons a Missouri turkey at the Governor’s Mansion as part of this year’s Thanksgiving celebration highlighting Missouri agriculture and the many blessings that Missourians have to be thankful for this holiday season.  More than 24,300 Missourians logged on to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Internet site to be a part of this year’s celebration by assisting in naming the Missouri Thanksgiving Turkey Gobbles.

Gov. Matt Blunt addresses young women attending the Girls Incorporated luncheon and commends the educational and cultural opportunities afforded to young women in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area by Girls Incorporated. (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt speaks about opportunity and ongoing efforts to further the opportunities of all Missourians including African-Americans.

“We are all fortunate to live in modern America,” Gov. Blunt said. “We must live in the present, and we must always be looking forward, leaning forward, working for an America that is more diverse, striving for an America that is more equal, fighting for an America that lives up to the ideals of our Declaration.” (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt announces he will recommend a $2 million funding increase to benefit Missouri’s youngest learners through the Parents as Teachers program.  The new funding will add to the $4 million in budget increases Gov. Blunt has already secured for the program since taking office. (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt affirms his continued commitment to increase funding for Missouri classrooms every year he is in office as he addresses members of the Missouri State Teachers Association about the importance of providing a world class education for students.  In his address, Gov. Blunt noted that in addition to comparing our students with the students of other states, we must also compare them to the students of other nations. The governor stressed that international benchmarking will give our state a better sense of how well Missouri students are prepared for the global economy. (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt help celebrate the Heart Gallery’s success in finding homes for Missouri’s foster children. The Heart Gallery is an exhibit of professional photographs of Missouri children who are awaiting adoption. The Missouri Heart Gallery featured heartwarming photos of 240 children and was featured on display at 23 venues in 11 cities over the last six months. 

Gov. Matt Blunt helps the Jefferson City Salvation Army by ringing a bell for the Army’s 2007 Tree of Lights Campaign. The goal for the 2007 campaign is to raise $165,000.

Gov. Matt Blunt hosts a lunch at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion for the judges of the Missouri Supreme Court and congratulates the Court’s newest member, Judge Patricia Breckenridge, on her formal investiture. 

Gov. Matt Blunt announces Kip Cullers of Joplin broke the world record for soybean production, yielding 154.7 bushels per acre. Kip Cullers outstanding record yield comes after he broke the previous world record last year with 139 bushels per acre.

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt host a reception to celebrate March of Dimes volunteers and officially recognize Prematurity Awareness Day in Missouri.  To honor the occasion the governor and first lady will display pink, white and blue luminaries on the Missouri Governor’s Mansion grounds this evening.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Gov. Matt Blunt honored 158 Vietnam Veterans in Chillicothe, 52 Vietnam Veterans in Kansas City, 58 Vietnam Veterans in Springfield, and 42 Vietnam Veterans in St. Joseph with commemorative Vietnam Veterans Medallions, a program created when the governor signed legislation last year to honor and recognize Missourians who served our country during Vietnam. In addition, the governor honored 2 veterans of the Korean War.

Gov. Matt Blunt presents the March of Dimes a proclamation in recognition of November as Prematurity Awareness Month. (Bill Greenblatt)

Gov. Matt Blunt commends Schnucks on the launch of their Free Generic Antibiotic Prescription Program. Schnucks Pharmacy will offer customers the opportunity to receive a supply of one of 54 generic, oral antibiotics for free.

"I applaud Schnucks for being a good corporate citizen by creating this innovative program to help Missourians save on their prescription drug costs. In Missouri we are making it easier for patients to find the best prices on their prescription drugs through the MoRx Price Compare Internet site created this year to bring greater transparency to the marketplace." (Bill Greenblatt)