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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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.…
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.…
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…
Amid special session chatter, Nixon invites lawmakers to Boeing meeting
by St. Louis Business Journal •
– Gov. Jay Nixon and state legislative leaders are set to meet with Boeing officials on Wednesday – only an hour before Nixon is set to deliver remarks discussing the state’s effort to lure the company to produce its new 777X aircraft in St.…
Lawmakers want Nixon Medicaid meeting – on their terms
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri lawmakers mulling reform and expansion of Medicaid said Tuesday they would like to meet with Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, but they want to do so on their own terms. Tuesday, in a letter obtained by PoliticMo, Sen. Gary…
Democratic leader calls on embattled Dem. lawmaker to resign
by Eli Yokley •
– House Democratic Leader Jake Hummel said Thursday embattled State Rep. Steve Webb, D-St. Louis, apparently changed his mind about intentions to resign, following the filing of a felony and several misdemeanor charges regarding his handling of campaign finances. In…
Rep. Casey Guernsey “enjoyed” boos during National Guard ceremony at Mizzou game
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. – State Rep. Casey Guernsey, R-Bethany, said Tuesday he stands with football fans who booed a reference to President Barack Obama during a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Missouri National Guard at a home football game over the…