Campaign: “Auditor Schweich’s electoral record is marked by relentless pursuits of the next office and tearing apart the Republican Party.”
Ahead of announcement, Hanaway jabs Schweich for “relentless pursuits of the next office”
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Politics
House Speaker bans off-site meetings following Country Club hearings
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After two House Committees drew controversy for scheduling official hearings at the Jefferson City Country Club, House Speaker John Diehl said Wednesday he is ordering an end to the practice. “I issued an order that all committee…
Considering run for governor, Tom Schweich to announce 2016 campaign plans on Wednesday
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich will make a “major announcement” Wednesday, his campaign said Tuesday night, after months of lead up surrounding the Republican’s plans for the governor’s race in 2016. Schweich has been readying to…
Missouri Attorney General joins calls for police body cameras, but with a catch
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Democrat Jake Zimmerman announces run for attorney general
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— St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman announced Tuesday morning announced his candidacy for Missouri attorney general, forming a primary election against state Sen. Scott Sifton, a fellow Democrat. In a statement announcing his run, Zimmerman, a Harvard Law School…
Schmitt, state treasurer candidate, leads opposition to proposed changes to 529 college savings plans
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Says plan would hurt middle class.
Could a primary opponent cause a headache for Roy Blunt?
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Senate leader shepherding bill to reform lobbyist rules
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard on Thursday called on a Senate panel to advance his legislation that aims to add more transparency to the tactics used by lobbyists trying to influence legislation in the Statehouse. The…
Citing Tesla licenses, Missouri Auto Dealers launch lawsuit against Department of Revenue
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Local government groups form the ‘Missouri Local Leaders Project’
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The Missouri Municipal League, the Missouri Association of Counties and the Missouri School Boards’ Association target efforts.