Announcement will be made Monday.
Politics
Grand jury still deliberating Ferguson case
by Eli Yokley •
– The grand jury investigating the shooting of Michael Brown was still deliberating on Friday night and has yet to reach a decision, according to a source with knowledge of the planning surrounding the announcement. A spokesman for St. Louis…
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.”
As Schweich mulls gubernatorial bid, Catherine Hanaway gains support of Kit Bond
by Eli Yokley •
What authority does Jay Nixon have to preemptively call up the National Guard?
by Eli Yokley •
As world awaits Ferguson investigation results, Jay Nixon activates National Guard
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri’s governor has activated the National Guard ahead of the release of a verdict in the Michael Brown case.
Claire McCaskill opposes Harry Reid for senate minority leader
by Eli Yokley •
Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday morning she will not support Nevada Democrat Harry Reid for election as Senate Minority Leader. “Yesterday, I met with Harry Reid and told him I would not be supporting him for Minority Leader.…
Missouri Governor Says National Guard Is Still Option in Ferguson
by New York Times •
WELDON SPRING, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon said Tuesday that the Missouri National Guard was part of a multiforce contingency plan by law enforcement authorities to avert violence as the region around St. Louis awaited a grand jury’s return in…
John Hancock considering run for chairman of the Missouri GOP
by Eli Yokley •
– From 1997 to 2004, Republican political strategist John Hancock was the executive director of the Missouri Republican Party. A decade after leaving that full-time role, Hancock is considering a return to the organization.
A historic fourth term as lieutenant governor? That’s what Peter Kinder’s telling donors
by Eli Yokley •
There has never been a person before who has sought a fourth term as the state’s lieutenant governor. Until now.