JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – While Gov. Jay Nixon was speaking, Missouri lawmakers were tweeting their instant-response. #MOSOTS = Christmas. Here we go…Christmas in January — Robert Cornejo (@CornejoForMO) January 22, 2014 Democrats loved it. Best speech I've heard by our…
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Ahead of state of the state, Nixon says he’s not budging on consensus revenue dispute
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After one public event Monday morning, Gov. Jay Nixon headed back to the office where he and his speechwriters were putting finishing touches on his sixth state of the state address ahead of planned delivery Tuesday night.…
Cash Race: Who’s better off than they were three months ago?
by Eli Yokley •
Wagner PAC ends year with more than $104,000 on hand
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Alex Eaton joins The Catalyst Group
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Alex Eaton left his post with Sen. Mike Parson on Wednesday to begin work for Danny Pfeifer’s firm, The Catalyst Group. Eaton will become the third member of the firm, joining Pfeifer and Greg Porter. A…
With Swearingen exit, Schweich facing little resistance for reelection
by Eli Yokley •
Sam Fox gives Schweich another $100,000 boost
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Former U.S. Ambassador and St. Louis-area businessman Sam Fox contributed another $100,000 to state Auditor Tom Schweich’s reelection campaign. Fox’s latest contribution comes just a few months after Fox contributed $50,000 to Schweich (on top of…
Speaker’s legislative tours focus on potential 2016 primary voters
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Local support grows for Kansas City’s Republican National Convention bid
by Eli Yokley •
– The KC RNC 2016 Task Force announced support from former Missouri members of Congress and statewide officials as the group continues to seek support for the city to receive the Republican National Convention. On Monday, the group – which…
Boeing, executives spent $460,000 on Missouri lawmakers in recent years
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Boeing comes to the state of Missouri seeking up a tax incentive package valued at more than $1.7 billion, Missouri lawmakers have likely not forgotten when the company came to their own financial aid in…