JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. John Lamping, R-St. Louis, all but ruled filibustering a bill that would provide Boeing tax incentives to stay in Missouri, despite his general opposition to expanding state tax credit programs. In an interview Tuesday…
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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.
Democratic Senator accues Nixon of ignoring Democrats in Boeing talks
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, was criticized Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday for not reaching out to Black Democrats about his package to attempt to lure Boeing to Missouri.…
Boeing, executives spent $460,000 on Missouri lawmakers in recent years
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Boeing comes to the state of Missouri seeking up a tax incentive package valued at more than $1.7 billion, Missouri lawmakers have likely not forgotten when the company came to their own financial aid in…
Nixon announces construction labor agreement in attempt to entice Boeing
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As he continues to lay out his case for Boeing to land production of its new 777x commercial airliner in Missouri, Gov. Jay Nixon announced a new pledge from local construction workers to help the company…
Conservative groups oppose Republican leadership on Boeing incentives
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As legislative Republican leaders work to gain support from conservative lawmakers for legislation that would expand tax credits to encourage Boeing to place a new production line in St. Louis, key conservative groups have announced their opposition…
As special session begins, Republicans cautiously open to Boeing incentives
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri lawmakers on Monday convened a special session of the state legislature to consider a $150 million annual tax incentive package for Boeing in hopes the company will produce its new 777X commercial aircraft in St. Louis.…
Boeing special session reduces Jones’ annual tour to just one stop
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A week ago, Republican House Speaker Tim Jones announced his second annual statewide campaign tour to preview the upcoming legislative session. But Friday’s call for a special session by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has forced Jones…
Rep. Steve Webb resigns amid criminal charges
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Embattled State Rep. Steve Webb, R-St. Louis, announced his resignation on Monday following allegations that he had stolen campaign funds during his time leading the legislative Black Caucus. “I strongly believe that the allegations against me…
Sen. Lamping: “Sticking point” in Boeing bill could be lack of offsets
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. John Lamping, R-St. Louis, did not rule out support for a tax credit package attempting to lure Boeing to Missouri, but said he and like-minded conservatives are wary of a proposal that does not attempt…
Nixon calls special session for incentives to lure new Boeing production line to Missouri
by Eli Yokley •
– Gov. Jay Nixon has called on lawmakers to return to Jefferson City next week to consider a package of tax incentives for Boeing, as the company begins to wind down its national search for a location to place the…