Immigration

COLUMBIA - Immigration is an important issue not only for politicans, but also many immigrants who are voting in this election.

COLUMBIA - The non-partisan group, "Art the Vote," unveiled billboards Friday to get out the vote.

COLUMBIA - The organization Centro Latino said they are concerned about the new tougher immigration policies Governor Blunt signed into law.

COLUMBIA - On Wednesday, the Bush administration announced Operation Scheduled Departure, a Department of Homeland Security program that will allow illegal immigrants to turn themselves in at specified customs offices and leave the country voluntarily. It begins on Tuesday and will end Aug. 22.

The program is an effort to address the lingering issue of illegal immigration. It has long been a topic of discussion in the United States, but the debate about how to address it has reached new levels over the past couple of years.

JEFFERSON CITY - The House gave initial approval to a bill Wednesday allwoing State Troopers to crack down on illegal immigration.

JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri State Senate passed a bill that would limit the freedoms of illegal aliens residing in Missouri.

The first half of the 2008 Missouri legislative session is over, and lawmakers have begun their so-called "spring break."

Missouri Treasurer and Republican candidate for Governor Sarah Steelman says illegal immigrants are costing the state millions of dollars in lost tax revenue.

JEFFERSON CITY - Huckabee spoke about issues including immigration and tax reform during his visit to Jefferson City today.