JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has drafted a more modest budget proposal than in years past, in part, citing a change to the state’s Constitution that prevents him from relying revenue that would only be realized by…
Politics
Missouri Senate begins work on municipal court reform legislation
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri Republican operatives launch ‘Missouri Century Foundation’
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Right to smoke alive, well in state lawmakers’ offices
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In Missouri politics, people are always talking about rights: states’ rights, the right to life, the right to bear arms, and most recently, the right to farm. Those issues will come soon enough here, but this…
For governor campaign, Hanaway ends 2014 with $1.2 million in bank
by Eli Yokley •
Lamar lawmaker again pushing on speed limit pedal
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Tom Schweich says he’ll make a decision on run for governor by Valentine’s Day
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Auditor Tom Schweich said Monday he will make a decision by mid-February about whether he will challenge former House Speaker Catherine Hanaway for the Republican nomination for governor in 2016. Speaking with reporters after being sworn-in…
Chris Koster: Claire McCaskill is the “heart and soul” of the Democratic Party
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster praised U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill on Monday as the “heart and soul” of the state’s Democratic Party. The statement came after the second-term U.S. Senator announced that she would not challenge him as he prepares…
