JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, has withdrawn his paperwork to seek reelection, clearing the avenue for House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka, to enter the race. Nieves, who currently represents the 26th Senatorial District, indicated over the weekend…
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Kander: ‘Jones doctrine’ should be applied to policies other than ‘right to work’
by Eli Yokley •
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Secretary of State Jason Kander rallied Democrats Saturday evening, urging Republican House Speaker Tim Jones to apply the same doctrine he has to policies like “right-to-work” to policies supported by Democrats.
In Hannibal, Koster critical of GOP opposition to Medicaid expansion
by Eli Yokley •
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Chris Koster came to Hannibal for the annual Democrat Days gathering seven years ago this weekend as a first-time Democrat.
What is happening in Brian Nieves’ 26th Senatorial District?
by Eli Yokley •
— State Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, has filed for reelection, and has said the fact that someone filed against him in the primary is “laughable.” But is he bluffing?
Hanaway acknowledges ‘bad vote’ on conceal-carry
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When former Speaker of the House Catherine Hanaway announced her candidacy for governor earlier this month, the 2016 primary kicked into full swing – two years and five months ahead of schedule. Publicly, Republican State Auditor…
In 2014, 2016 race for governor already stirring
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The 2014 bids are just beginning — filing for county and statewide offices opened Tuesday — but the 2016 race to be Missouri’s next governor is in full swing. Catherine Hanaway, the first female speaker of…
Jones mulling Senate run if Nieves were to back out
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, filed for reelection on Tuesday, but it is unclear whether he is actually set to move forward. Rep. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, has also filed for the seat, and House Speaker Tim…
Wallingford bill would allow businesses to refuse service based on religious beliefs
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Wayne Wallingford, R-Cape Girardeau, has filed legislation that would allow Missouri business owners to refuse service to gay Missourians. The bill, Senate Bill 916, states that a governmental authority shall not substantially burden a…
Bond not ready to back former staffer Hanaway’s gubernatorial bid
by Eli Yokley •
In Springfield, Rand Paul says GOP should seek out nontraditional support
by The Joplin Globe •
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Republican presidential prospect Rand Paul rallied Missouri Republicans in Springfield on Saturday, calling on party faithful to reach out to a broader set of Americans than it has before. Speaking to a packed ballroom at the Missouri…