Thursday debate featured a group of Republicans asking another to forgo its filibuster on a tax hike.
General Assembly
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.
State Senate seeks change to how Missouri law enforcement could use deadly force
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri legislature sends $26 billion budget to Gov. Jay Nixon
by Eli Yokley •
Heated debate over Rams spending, not social spending, held up budget conference committee
by Eli Yokley •
Nixon hints at opposition to bill that would cut TANF assistance
by Eli Yokley •
“I’ll look at it focused on kids,” Nixon said.