— In one of the tightest races in the state this year, Democratic County Executive Candidate Steve Stenger is facing a problem with a key part of his base: African Americans. A group of Black Democrats said Wednesday they want…
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McCaskill, Blunt split on requiring police to wear body cams following Ferguson unrest
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is no fan of the idea of the federal government requiring officers in local law enforcement agencies to begin using body mounted cameras in order to receive additional federal funding. Blunt —…
Grow Missouri fires PR firm that tried to solicit journalists
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For a political organization as well-funded as Grow Missouri, there isn’t much money can’t buy. Most recently, the organization made headlines when a massive blimp with its name emblazoned on both sides began soaring across the state…
Scott Sifton flirts with 2016 run for Missouri attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
Claire McCaskill won’t close the door on a potential run for governor in 2016
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For much of her life, Democrat Claire McCaskill had one, simple goal: Becoming Missouri’s first female governor. Four years ago during a speech to the Chicago Humanities Club McCaskill explained her unsuccessful campaign for the job in 2004.…
Validity of Southwest Missouri Republican’s ballots raises concern for Missouri GOP
by The Joplin Globe •
A longtime Southwest Missouri conservative activist has hit a bump in the road after his three decades of involvement within the inner workings of the Missouri Republican Party. The eligibility of ballots submitted by Carthage-area resident John Putnam, former chairman…
Missouri Legislature overrides Jay Nixon’s veto of gun bill
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Legislators voted early Thursday morning to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of legislation that would arm teachers and allow younger Missourians to obtain conceal carry weapons permits. With more support in both chambers than it…
Missouri Senate Republicans force end to debate on 72-hour abortion waiting period
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Republicans relied on a rarely used procedural move Wednesday night to end a Democratic filibuster of legislation that would triple the current 24-hour waiting period for abortions. Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, moved to previous question…
Maria Chappelle-Nadal: Jay Nixon doesn’t “care about black people” in Ferguson
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – During her first remarks back in Jefferson City following the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal slammed fellow Democrat Gov. Jay Nixon’s handling of the crisis. “The real state of emergency”…
Sinquefield group drops support for teacher tenure ballot campaign
by Eli Yokley •
Despite receiving more than $2.3 million from St. Louis billionaire Rex Sinquefield, the education reform group Teach Great said Tuesday it will drop its campaign for this fall’s teacher tenure ballot measure. “It has become clear that now is not…