Yokley will hit a pause button on the PoliticMo website to focus on U.S. House and Senate races
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After five years in Missouri, Eli Yokley to cover politics for Roll Call in Washington, D.C.
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General Assembly
University of Central Missouri’s report on sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Paul Levota
by Eli Yokley •
Report says LeVota “directed unwelcome sexual advances an comments” toward his female intern.
Politics
After Charleston shooting, Hanaway cancels fundraiser with South Carolina governor
by Eli Yokley •
— For more than a month, Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Hanaway had been inviting donors to a fundraiser Thursday night at Hunter Farms with an all-star host committee matched by a well known headliner, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. But,…
Politics
A $50,000 contribution to Nixon with curious timing raises questions
by Eli Yokley •
Despite the fact that the 59-year-old has essentially ruled out a run for statewide office next year, his campaign committee is still active.
Politics
Missouri lawmaker compares woman accused of lying about her race to Caitlyn Jenner
by Eli Yokley •
– A Missouri state lawmaker took to Facebook on Friday to equate Spokane NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, a woman accused of lying about her race, to Caitlin Jenner, a transgender person who recently identified as a woman. State Rep. Nick…
General Assembly
ALEC report criticizes Missouri, four other states, for seeking a gas tax hike for road funding
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri was one of 16 states that considered tax increases of some kind in 2015 and one of five states that proposed increasing its gas tax.
Politics
Republicans blame “Obama-Clinton” agenda for health care premium hikes in Missouri, nationwide
by Eli Yokley •
Republican National Committee campaign targets swing-voters in Missouri citing rise in health care costs.