Bill could get final vote in House on Thursday.
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.
Another year brings another bill to address school transfer issues to Nixon’s desk
by Eli Yokley •
Nixon vetoed a similar bill last year that would have allowed students to transfer to private, non-religious schools.
Despite governor’s objections, Missouri will enact strict welfare requirements
by Eli Yokley •
Under the changes, about 3,000 families could lose their benefits.
Mike Parson, a former sheriff and farmer, enters Republican primary for governor
by Eli Yokley •
Parson joins what appears to be shaping up to be a crowded Republican field to challenge the likely Democratic candidate, Attorney General Chris Koster
Missouri Senate conservatives drop opposition to gas tax hike
by Eli Yokley •
Thursday debate featured a group of Republicans asking another to forgo its filibuster on a tax hike.
Nixon vetoes bill citing concern it would boot children from welfare rolls
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri voters oppose General Assembly’s gun bills, polling finds
by Eli Yokley •
Voters don’t want felons to have guns, and like the current conceal carry weapons permitting system.
Thousands of signees call on Nixon to grant clemency to man in prison for life over marijuana
by Eli Yokley •
Jeff Mizanskey is the only man serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense.
