— Nearly two weeks after calling for debates with his Republican primary opponents, Senate candidate John Brunner’s campaign said they will not be participating in a debate early next month. KRTS morning radio host McGraw Milhaven is in the process…
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McCaskill: House GOP opposition to payroll tax cut extension ‘weird’
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Sen. Claire McCaskill (AP Photo via DayLife) — In a bipartisan vote Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to extend President Obama’s payroll tax cut. But Sunday morning, after speaking with members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker…
NRSC chair hints concern with McCaskill challenger
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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. (AP Photo via DayLife) — The leader of the group tasked with electing Republicans to the U.S. Senate told the Wall Street Journal this weekend that there may be a weak link in the field vying…
Martin considering a run for governor
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Ed Martin. – St. Louis attorney Ed Martin said Tuesday that he will consider a run for the Republican nomination for governor. “I believe Jay Nixon is one of the worst governors of Missouri,” Martin said Tuesday on KMOX. “Serious…
Ed Martin aide criticizes Spence
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Ed Martin. (Photo/MOGOP) – Ed Martin’s political operation is considering mounting a challenge to St. Louis businessman Dave Spence for the Republican nomination for Governor next year, according to a new research memo authored by a close aide. The memo,…
Some Joplin residents worried about effects of new low-income housing
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Seeking public advice on where to locate some 500 new affordable housing units in Joplin following the May tornado, members of the Missouri Housing Development Commission held their second and final public hearing Tuesday night. Consensus from…
Super committee flub weighs on 2012 Senate race
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— With the congressional approval rating at an unimpressive low nationwide, yet another legislative failure — this time from a bipartisan committee tasked with cutting the deficit — looms in the minds of voters heading into next year’s elections. The…
Joplin marks six months since tornado
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Six months after an EF5 tornado ravaged Joplin, Mo., on May 22, residents gathered together to reflect on the loss and to note the quickly moving rebuild. Hundreds of residents gathered at what was once an icon…
Randles backs end to current judicial selection process
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Bill Randles (Campaign photo) — A former attorney, Bill Randles has some problems with the way Missouri currently selects judges for some of its highest courts. “We need change how we select our judges. I’m in favor of open elections,”…
Tilley requests Schweich investigate Mamtek mess
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Speaker Steven Tilley (Photo/St. Louis Public Radio) — Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley called on State Auditor Tom Schweich to investigate the State of Missouri and Governor Jay Nixon’s involvement in the soured economic development project with the sweetener manufacturer…