– During the first ten weeks of this year’s legislative session, the General Assembly has delivered just six bills to Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk.
In first half of session, legislature has passed six bills
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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.
Missouri Housing Development Commission approves tax credits delayed by Boeing deal
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – After a three-month delay, the Missouri Housing Development Commission released funding for $137 million in low-income housing tax credits that were withheld last year as a part of a deal orchestrated by Gov. Jay Nixon to pass…
Heading into spring break, legislative leaders reflect on first half of session
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After nine full weeks in Jefferson City, the Missouri General Assembly left town on Thursday for their annual spring break. The legislature as a whole placed just six bills on the governor’s desk, but each chamber…
Nieves forgoes reelection campaign, clearing way for potential Jones-Schatz primary
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, has withdrawn his paperwork to seek reelection, clearing the avenue for House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka, to enter the race. Nieves, who currently represents the 26th Senatorial District, indicated over the weekend…
Senate leader pushes bill to limit attorney contingency fees
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri Senate panel heard legislation that would cap the percentage of a settlement a lawyer could collect when taking a contingency case. The bill, backed by Senate Majority Floor Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, would cap…
With Jones mulling challenge, Schatz pledges to serve full Senate term
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Senate candidate Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, pledged Tuesday to fill out all four years of his term if elected – a not-so-subtle jab at House Speaker Tim Jones, who is mulling a bid while also considering a statewide…
Schweich low-income housing tax credit audit stalls Senate tax cut debate
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Auditor Tom Schweich released an audit critical of the state’s low-income housing tax credit Monday, leading to the stalled debate over a tax cut bill in the state Senate.
Kander: ‘Jones doctrine’ should be applied to policies other than ‘right to work’
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Secretary of State Jason Kander rallied Democrats Saturday evening, urging Republican House Speaker Tim Jones to apply the same doctrine he has to policies like “right-to-work” to policies supported by Democrats.
In Hannibal, Koster critical of GOP opposition to Medicaid expansion
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Chris Koster came to Hannibal for the annual Democrat Days gathering seven years ago this weekend as a first-time Democrat.
Red-light camera catches collision involving Missouri lawmakers
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– State Reps. Mike Colona and Michele Kratky were driving together in St. Louis on Monday and were involved in a minor accident. The cause? Someone ran a red light and collided into the driver’s side of Colona’s vehicle. The…