JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Speaking just more than 12 hours after Democrats ceded their filibuster of legislation that would triple the state’s 24-hour waiting period for abortion, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon hinted Tuesday that he might take similar action as…
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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.
Nixon on transfers bill: Public dollars in private schools is “where I draw the line”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With just three days remaining in the legislative session, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon called on legislators to scrap their agreement on school transfer legislation and remove a provision that would allow local tax dollars to be…
Mo. Senate leaders reach agreement to end filibuster on 72-hour waiting period bill
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Senate Democrats ended their filibuster early in the morning Tuesday of legislation that would triple the state’s current 24-hour waiting period for abortion.
Missouri legislature backs new regulations on electronic cigarettes
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House on Monday sent legislation to the governor that would bar minors from purchasing electric cigarettes and products.
Tesla, Missouri Auto Dealers begin late battle over state franchise law
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers are set to begin a last-minute fight over whether electric car manufacturers like Testa Motors should be able to sell their product directly to consumers.
Five big issues facing the Legislature in its final week
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers return to work at 3 p.m. today for a heavy final week of session. What’s on their plates?
Tesla Motors hires brigade of lobbyists in battle with Missouri auto dealers
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When language was quietly added to legislation that would block the Tesla Motors from selling directly to consumers in Missouri, the Palo Alto-based electric automobile company went on a hiring spree in Missouri.
Missouri legislature lays potential road block for Tesla Motors sales
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With only a week left in the Missouri Legislature’s 2014 regular session, an amendment was quietly added to a House bill that appears to have painted a target on the high-end electric automobile company Tesla.
Legislature sends budget with increased education funding, Fulton bonding to Nixon
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislature on Thursday sent its $26.4 billion Fiscal Year 2015 budget to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, with increased funding for education and an appropriation to rebuild the diminished Fulton State Hospital.
Democratic lawmaker removed from committees after voting with GOP on tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A day after Democratic State Rep. Keith English sided with Republicans to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a $620 million tax cut, party leadership removed him from the committees on which he has served.