JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate debated legislation on Tuesday evening that would triple the state’s current one day waiting period for a woman to have an abortion. The legislation, carried in the Senate by Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville,…
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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.
Why Democrat Jeff Roorda flipped from his support of Senate Bill 509
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, initially supported Senate Bill 509 when it was initially sent out of the House. But when it came up for a successful override attempt, Roorda voted no.
Protestors erupt in Missouri Senate urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate was stalled on Tuesday morning when dozens of protestors and clergy vocally called on lawmakers to pass Medicaid expansion. “We will not be silent. We will not be silent. The pain of Missouri…
Nixon: Tax cut “a very real threat to the principles of fiscal discipline”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In perhaps the largest blow to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon so far in his second term, 108 Republicans were joined by one Democrat in overriding his veto of Senate Bill 509.
Missouri legislature overrides Nixon veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Republicans erupted into applause on Tuesday when they were joined by one lone Democrat to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of Senate Bill 509, a $620 million tax cut for businesses and individuals.…
Mo. House plans Tuesday vote to override Nixon’s veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives is expected to vote on Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a $620 million tax cut.
Missouri Senate overrides Nixon’s veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a $620 million tax cut, sending the measure back to the Missouri House of Representatives. The legislation, Senate Bill 509, received support…
Three takeaways from Nixon: Hemp oil, criminal code, and ‘private option’ in transfers debate
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon met the press on Thursday to discuss his veto of Senate Bill 509 and the coming override fight. But Nixon also discussed a handful of other issues that are being faced by…
For second year, Nixon opposes broad tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the second time in as many years, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill that would provide a tax cut for Missouri residents and businesses, citing potential harm to the state’s coffers – and…
Missouri legislature sends medical hemp oil bill to Nixon
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Republican-led Missouri legislature sent legislation to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday that would legalize the growth and sale of hemp oil in an effort to treat epilepsy. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Caleb Jones,…