JEFFERSON CITY - The Task Force heard testimony from several Missouri farmers who experienced the condemnation process.

Task Force Member Representative Steve Hobbs says the commission is making progress.

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JEFFERSON CITY - The Rural House Democrats held a press conference Thursday to announce a bill for next legislation session that would prohibit the state from using eminent domain to take private property for private development.

The democrats also criticized the governor-appointed task force on eminent domain.

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JEFFERSON CITY - Two Missouri congressmen heard from top farm leaders and barge industry representatives about the Missouri agriculture crisis.

The crisis was caused by Hurricane Katrina, drought, and high fuel prices.

JEFFERSON CITY - Over half a dozen positions have yet to be filled on Missouri's earthquake commission. The Governor's office says they are in no hurry to fill the vacancies.

JEFFERSON CITY - A coalition of researchers and patient advocacy groups proposed a constitutional amendment Tuesday that would protect stem-cell research in Missouri.

The Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures drafted the amendment.

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JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman says gas prices have not effected demand at the pump.

Revenue for Missouri's gas tax has not declined because it is tied to the number of gallons sold, and not the price of gasoline.

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JEFFERSON CITY - U.S. Senator Jim Talent and Representative Jo Ann Emerson look to schedule earthquake exercises for Missouri.

Talent and Emerson asked the Director of Homeland Security to schedule the exercises to check to state's response time in an emergency situation.

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JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri residents are worried about earthquake preparedness

State Senator Kevin Engler says the plans are based on past predictions.

JEFFERSON CITY - A coalition of certain medical professionals and other advocates for stem cell research is pushing a Missouri constitutional amendment that would protect stem cell research and treatment in the state.

The Missouri Coalition for Life Saving Cures says the amendment is meant to prevent Missouri from passing stem cell restrictions that are tighter than Federal restrictions.

JEFFERSON CITY - Hurricane evacuees who plan on becoming Missouri residents are receiving Medicaid benefits if they qualify.

Evacuees have also received food stamps through October and may qualify for the assistance through December.

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