Mel Carnahan

For the past seven years we have been cracking down on crime in Missouri, passing tougher laws for drug crimes and sex offenses and requiring prisoners to serve more time.

Parents are key when it comes to keeping kids off drugs. Good parenting is the best anti-drug we have.

Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nation's Governors highest priority.

For our welfare reform efforts to be successful, we must empower local charitable organizations with the resources to address their local community needs.

Quality child care, health insurance coverage, and training make it possible for former welfare recipients to get, and keep, jobs.