Contrary to Gov. Jay Nixon, Sen. Kurt Schaefer doesn’t think so.
General Assembly
Why Ferguson poses a different funding problem for Missouri than other emergencies
by Eli Yokley •
Governor cites change in how legislature drafts budget in call for Ferguson special session.
Citing depleted funds, Nixon calls special legislative session to pay for Ferguson response
by Eli Yokley •
National Guard and Highway Patrol need additional money.
Amid online criticism, outgoing Missouri House Speaker dodges questions on racial disparity in justice system
by Eli Yokley •
With community on edge, Missouri black lawmakers ask for peace following Ferguson grand jury decision
by Eli Yokley •
Koster self-regulates against campaign conflicts of interest — and wants the Legislature to do so, too
by Eli Yokley •
Koster says his “unprecedented step” will limit “even the appearance of a conflict of interest.”
Outgoing House Speaker says he’ll steer clear of the revolving door and won’t lobby
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri legislators to probe allegations against attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following an investigation that found lobbyists to be peddling their influence with state attorneys general — including Missouri’s own, Democrat Chris Koster – state lawmakers have launched a committee that hopes take a deeper dive into the…
Missouri lawmakers considering investigation into “pay-to-play” by Missouri attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
As he readies to launch a likely campaign for governor in 2016, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, a Democrat, has a problem on his hands.
Senators express wide range of concerns about Missouri’s Ebola preparedness
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After nearly two hours on Wednesday afternoon, Missouri lawmakers left a Senate hearing with more questions than answers about the state’s plan to respond to Ebola if a case is ever found here. The leaders of the…