JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A week ago, Republican House Speaker Tim Jones announced his second annual statewide campaign tour to preview the upcoming legislative session. But Friday’s call for a special session by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has forced Jones…
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Phyllis Schalfly backs Onder in St. Charles Senate primary
by Eli Yokley •
— Conservative activist Phyllis Schalfly announced Tuesday she has endorsed former state Rep. Bob Onder in the primary for the Republican nomination to replace outgoing Sen. Scott Rupp next November. In a statement Tuesday, Schalfly – the founder of Eagle…
Shane Schoeller considering run for open Greene County Clerk seat
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Shane Schoeller is considering a campaign for the now-open Greene County Clerk seat next year, PoliticMo has learned. Schoeller’s interest in the seat come as Richard Struckhoff, who – with 27 years – is…
Nixon, lawmakers can’t agree on location for Medicaid meeting
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A high-profile meeting between Gov. Jay Nixon and lawmakers may not happen because the two branches of state government are unable to agree on a venue. On Tuesday, Sen. Gary Romine and Rep. Jay Barnes –…
Koster fulfills first portion of $400,000 commitment to legislative Democrats
by Eli Yokley •
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster made good on the first portion of his $400,000 pledge to Missouri Democrats, as he aims to help the party take back seats in the General Assembly and plant seeds of…
Gov. Jay Nixon: Speaker Tim Jones is “critical of everything”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday expressed annoyance with House Speaker Tim Jones, a Republican, for constant criticism of his administration on social media, most recently regarding his economic proposal for the Kansas City region. “He’s…
Report: Show-Me Institute part of national, Koch-backed conservative coalition
by Eli Yokley •
– A report released Wednesday by Progress Missouri claims support of the Show-Me Institute — usually described as a conservative think-tank funded by Rex Sinqufield — goes much beyond the politically active St. Louis billionaire. In their report, the Missouri-based…
Diverse coalition defeated big donors in Jackson County tax campaign
by Eli Yokley •
– After spending more than $2 million in less than six months, supporters of a $800 million proposal to expand medical research in Jackson County were decidedly unsuccessful when voters went to the polls last week. The campaign, backed by…
Increase in Missouri minimum wage prompts call for change from Missouri Chamber
by Eli Yokley •
— The Missouri Department of Labor announced on Friday that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $7.50 an hour starting next year, drawing criticism from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and renewed calls to eliminate the state’s automatic wage…
Outgoing MU Chancellor: Democracy “under threat” if public support dwindles for education
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Outgoing University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton expressed concern on Monday for the potential impact of cutting public funds from public education institutions. In remarks delivered at his retirement party, Deaton – the university’s 21st chief executive officer –…