– Regardless of its outcome, the cash race surrounding the summer-long campaign to receive the Republican caucus’s nomination for Speaker of the House was a big boost for more than 80 GOP members. Over the summer, as the two candidates…
Politics
Smith warchest tops $160,000 as Kinder mulls entrance into primary
by Eli Yokley •
– Ahead of a possible primary challenge by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, reported raising more $250,000 in the third quarter of 2013. The cash haul easily cleared Smith’s outstanding debts from June’s special election, and…
Politics
A year out, Schweich has 25 to 1 cash advantage over Swearingen
by Eli Yokley •
– Almost a year out from the November 2014 election, Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich reported more than $500,000 on hand at the end of this year’s third quarter. Schweich, who is seeking reelection for the first time next November…
General Assembly
Rep. Mike Thomson: Media blowing Maryville alleged assault case out of proportion
by Eli Yokley •
– State Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, says the media is blowing up the story of an alleged sexual assault case involving his predecessor’s grandson out of proportion. The case, reported over the weekend in a 4,000 word expose by the…
Washington
Debt limit breach could affect Missouri finances, officials say
by Eli Yokley •
– Just a few days remain until the United States is expected to breach its debt limit, and without congressional action to raise the borrowing limit, some Missouri officials fear the worst. Gov. Jay Nixon, who has previously claimed a…
Executive Branch
Fear of federal cuts behind food stamp rollback back plan, Nixon says
by Eli Yokley •
LAKE OZARK, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon said a rule proposed by his administration to cut thousands of childless adults from food stamps is necessary to prepare for potential cuts in federal spending. Speaking with reporters in Lake Ozark on Friday,…