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Politics
As Diehl exits, House Republicans select Todd Richardson as next speaker
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. Todd Richardson, the Poplar Bluff Republican who serves as the House Majority Floor Leader, was selected by Republicans to be the next Speaker of the House. Richardson’s selection, which came without a challenge Thursday evening,…
Intern involved with innuendo-laced texts expresses support for MSSU intern program
by Eli Yokley •
I strongly support the Missouri Capitol internship program, and hope it remains a positive experience fro there students in the future,” she said.
Missouri governor calls relationship between House Speaker and intern “troubling”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, said Wednesday that a relationship alleged between Republican House Speaker John Diehl and a 19-year-old intern is “troubling.” “The conduct by the speaker towards a college intern as outlined by…
Amid allegations of relationship with intern, House Democrats seek to remove John Diehl as Speaker
by Eli Yokley •
Home health workers hoping to take wage fight to the ballot box
by Eli Yokley •
Legislators give $15.56 to be spent on the state’s 13,000 home health workers. But, only about $8.60 of that gets to the average employee
Mike Parson supports right-to-work, but questions Senate’s approach
by Eli Yokley •
“If you can’t get it across the finish line, you have to weigh out why you’re doing it,” governor candidate says.
Missouri governor to consider whether cities should receive less from municipal fines
by Eli Yokley •
Bill would slash the amount of revenue Missouri’s cities can collect from minor infractions.
Mike Parson, a former sheriff and farmer, enters Republican primary for governor
by Eli Yokley •
Parson joins what appears to be shaping up to be a crowded Republican field to challenge the likely Democratic candidate, Attorney General Chris Koster
