JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – 15 Republicans joined a united Democratic caucus on Wednesday voting against an override of the controversial income tax cut bill, House Bill 253. “Ultimately, this was a political battle, in which our state lost,” House Speaker…
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Tracking the overrides: Nixon vetoes overturned by Missouri General Assembly
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lawmakers convened in Jefferson City on Wednesday to consider the 29 bills and three budget items vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon. — Below is a running list of the bills in which the General Assembly successfully…
Politics
Jay Swearingen: ‘I’m in’ for state auditor race
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democratic State Rep. Jay Swearingen said Wednesday he is ‘in’ to challenge Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich in his reelection campaign next year. Swearingen, who was elected from Kansas City in 2010, said in an email:…
General Assembly
Briefer: 19 Senate bills vetoed by Nixon
by Eli Yokley •
– While much of the summer-long drama previewing this year’s veto session has focused on the Missouri House of Representatives, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed 19 bills in the General Assembly’s upper chamber — including legislation pushed by gas companies to…
General Assembly
House Democrats critical of Speaker’s side business
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– Missouri House Democrats penned a scathing letter to House Speaker Tim Jones on Monday critical of his association with Missouri Freedom Alliance, a limited liability company set up by Jones and John B. Royal, a neighbor, in 2007. As…
General Assembly
12 bills that could come up in House during veto session
by Eli Yokley •
– House Speaker Tim Jones said Sunday there are nearly a dozen bills to watch as lawmakers head to Jefferson City for veto session on Wednesday. #MOLeg 2013 Veto Session wk is here. #MOHouse bills 2 watch:7, 10, 19, 253,…