– The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a $1.84 million grant to the University of Missouri Tuesday to aid the school in researching and developing components of the small modular reactors for the nuclear power industry. The University of Missouri,…
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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.
Blunt against revenue increases as part of budget discussion
by Eli Yokley •
– Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., told Fox News Sunday he is opposed to increasing revenues, as lawmakers attempt to refocus on reaching a longer-term spending agreement by the beginning of next year. Blunt, vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference,…
After weeks of stalemate, Mo. lawmakers hope for renewed bicameral action
by Eli Yokley •
– The federal government reopened Thursday after a 16-day shutdown, and lawmakers and President Barack Obama alike expressed sentiment that they hoped to use the lessons learned from the latest fiscal crisis to prevent it from happening again. On Thursday…
Despite potential Kinder primary, Wagner backs Smith for reelection
by Eli Yokley •
– U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner said in an interview she is supporting incumbent Republican Jason Smith for reelection next year, regardless of whether or not Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder moves forward with plans to challenge Smith in a primary. Wagner,…
Koster offers assistance in Maryville sexual assault case
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster offered his assistance to authorities in Nodaway County, Mo., on Thursday, following county Prosecutor Robert Rice’s call on Wednesday for a special prosecutor in Maryville’s alleged sexual assault case. “The Attorney General’s Office stands…
Koster leads potential 2016 pack in fundraising
by Eli Yokley •
— Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster ended the third quarter with nearly $1.2 million on hand – more than any of the other lawmakers currently considering 2016 bids. Koster, a Democrat who is vocally considering a campaign for governor in…
House Republicans get $110,000-boost from Speaker’s race
by Eli Yokley •
– Regardless of its outcome, the cash race surrounding the summer-long campaign to receive the Republican caucus’s nomination for Speaker of the House was a big boost for more than 80 GOP members. Over the summer, as the two candidates…
Smith warchest tops $160,000 as Kinder mulls entrance into primary
by Eli Yokley •
– Ahead of a possible primary challenge by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, reported raising more $250,000 in the third quarter of 2013. The cash haul easily cleared Smith’s outstanding debts from June’s special election, and…
A year out, Schweich has 25 to 1 cash advantage over Swearingen
by Eli Yokley •
– Almost a year out from the November 2014 election, Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich reported more than $500,000 on hand at the end of this year’s third quarter. Schweich, who is seeking reelection for the first time next November…
Rep. Mike Thomson: Media blowing Maryville alleged assault case out of proportion
by Eli Yokley •
– State Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, says the media is blowing up the story of an alleged sexual assault case involving his predecessor’s grandson out of proportion. The case, reported over the weekend in a 4,000 word expose by the…