– The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a $1.84 million grant to the University of Missouri Tuesday to aid the school in researching and developing components of the small modular reactors for the nuclear power industry. The University of Missouri,…
Washington
Blunt against revenue increases as part of budget discussion
by Eli Yokley •
– Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., told Fox News Sunday he is opposed to increasing revenues, as lawmakers attempt to refocus on reaching a longer-term spending agreement by the beginning of next year. Blunt, vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference,…
Washington
After weeks of stalemate, Mo. lawmakers hope for renewed bicameral action
by Eli Yokley •
– The federal government reopened Thursday after a 16-day shutdown, and lawmakers and President Barack Obama alike expressed sentiment that they hoped to use the lessons learned from the latest fiscal crisis to prevent it from happening again. On Thursday…
Politics
Despite potential Kinder primary, Wagner backs Smith for reelection
by Eli Yokley •
– U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner said in an interview she is supporting incumbent Republican Jason Smith for reelection next year, regardless of whether or not Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder moves forward with plans to challenge Smith in a primary. Wagner,…
Executive Branch
Koster offers assistance in Maryville sexual assault case
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster offered his assistance to authorities in Nodaway County, Mo., on Thursday, following county Prosecutor Robert Rice’s call on Wednesday for a special prosecutor in Maryville’s alleged sexual assault case. “The Attorney General’s Office stands…
Politics
Koster leads potential 2016 pack in fundraising
by Eli Yokley •
— Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster ended the third quarter with nearly $1.2 million on hand – more than any of the other lawmakers currently considering 2016 bids. Koster, a Democrat who is vocally considering a campaign for governor in…