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Author Archive for Eli Yokley
Eli Yokley is editor in chief of PoliticMo, and also serves as a political contributor to The Joplin Globe and the St. Louis Business Journal. He can be reached at eli@politicmo.com.
Conservative poll finds close race for Missouri governor in 2016
by Eli Yokley •
No clear frontrunner, two and a half years out.
Two conservative activists to challenge John Hancock to chair Missouri GOP
by Eli Yokley •
Nick Myers and Eddy Justice enter race, 17 days out.
Catherine Hanaway says “sexual permissiveness” is the “real war on women”
by Eli Yokley •
“Their culture of permissiveness towards sexual activity is the real war on women”
Missouri House Speaker bans lobbyist-funded committee meals
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A week after banning committee chairmen from holding official hearings outside the state Capitol, Missouri House Speaker John Diehl went a step further on Tuesday when he banned committee chairman from accepting lobbyist-sponsored committee lunches inside the building.…
Citing inaction by legislature, Schaaf seeks ethics reform through Missouri’s constitution
by Eli Yokley •
Bill would ban gifts and cap contributions.
Missouri lawmakers target revolving door in debate about ethics
by Eli Yokley •
Bills would add distance between when a lawmaker leaves the legislature and when they return to try to influence it.
Missouri GOP chair stepping aside to lead Phyllis Schalfly’s Eagle Forum
by Eli Yokley •
Facing lawsuit from auto dealers, Nixon says state should ready for more companies like Tesla
by Eli Yokley •
I think you’re going to continue to see more and more people accessing consumer products through sales on the internet.”
