— 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…
General Assembly
Democratic leader calls on embattled Dem. lawmaker to resign
by Eli Yokley •
– House Democratic Leader Jake Hummel said Thursday embattled State Rep. Steve Webb, D-St. Louis, apparently changed his mind about intentions to resign, following the filing of a felony and several misdemeanor charges regarding his handling of campaign finances. In…
General Assembly
Rep. Casey Guernsey “enjoyed” boos during National Guard ceremony at Mizzou game
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. – State Rep. Casey Guernsey, R-Bethany, said Tuesday he stands with football fans who booed a reference to President Barack Obama during a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Missouri National Guard at a home football game over the…
General Assembly
House Democratic Leader: Dem. Rep. Steve Webb to resign over felony stealing charge
by Eli Yokley •
– State Rep. Steven Webb, D-St. Louis, is set to resign after being charged with felony stealing charges, House Minority Leader Jake Hummel, D-St. Louis, said Wednesday. Webb was charged Wednesday with one count of felony stealing for soliciting $3,000…
Executive Branch
After summer-long hiatus, Nixon to publicly re-engage in Medicaid debate
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon announced on Tuesday that he has called a meeting to reengage lawmakers in the debate over Medicaid expansion in Missouri. Nixon, who spent much of his time after the past legislative session campaign to sustain…
Politics
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 –…