JOPLIN, Mo. — Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill rallied party faithful Tuesday night in Joplin, urging them to press on in seemingly unlikely political battles. Speaking at a fundraiser for the Southwest Missouri Democrats, McCaskill — who herself won what…
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The PoliticMo Blog, featuring Eli Yokley’s work for the Joplin Globe and St. Louis Business Journal, as well as quick hits and news about PoliticMo.
House Ag. Policy chairman says farm background gives him insight into key issues
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For 40 years, Bill Reiboldt has operated a farm north of Neosho, and until he recently sold 125 Holsteins, Reiboldt said his favorite part of farming was running a dairy operation. “My farming operation was always…
Latinos mull growing influence during visit to Jefferson City
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hispanic advocates gathered Wednesday at the state Capitol, urging lawmakers to remember their voices and their growing clout when voting on key issues. Adolfo Castillo, of Joplin, joined dozens of activists in Jefferson City. Castillo, who…
In 2014, 2016 race for governor already stirring
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The 2014 bids are just beginning — filing for county and statewide offices opened Tuesday — but the 2016 race to be Missouri’s next governor is in full swing. Catherine Hanaway, the first female speaker of…
In Springfield, Rand Paul says GOP should seek out nontraditional support
by The Joplin Globe •
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Republican presidential prospect Rand Paul rallied Missouri Republicans in Springfield on Saturday, calling on party faithful to reach out to a broader set of Americans than it has before. Speaking to a packed ballroom at the Missouri…
30 years later, House Veterans Committee chairman’s time in Navy lends insight
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Nearly three decades ago, Charlie Davis was in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the USS Saratoga. Davis, of Webb City, served in the Navy as an aviation electronics technician from 1983 to 1989 — a tenure that…
Telecommunications companies, cities spar over new regulatory package
by The Joplin Globe •
Arkansas-based SWEPCO could face hurdle with new legislation
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A plan to run a large transmission line across 25 miles of southern Missouri has prompted a Barry County legislator to throw up a potential roadblock. And McDonald County commissioners have sent a protest letter to…
Lawmaker proposes tax breaks for tornado shelters
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri House panel heard a bill last week that would offer residents a tax break for the cost of construction of a storm shelter. The bill would allow residents a one-time deduction of as much…
Campaign rules prompting push for reform
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For the past six years, Gov. Jay Nixon has been consistent in his call for campaign contribution limits in Missouri. But for six years, nothing has happened. Missouri is the only state in the nation where…