JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Outgoing chairman of the Missouri Democratic Party Mike Sanders told reporters Saturday he may not be completely leaving the statewide political scene. Sanders, the Jackson County Executive, said while he is currently focused on his reelection…
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Perry spokeswoman: If Missouri learns from Texas, America benefits
by Eli Yokley •
– A spokeswoman for Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Friday that the governor is not trying to “poach” jobs from Missouri during his trip next wee k but is trying to teach the state a lesson. “All across the country,…
Executive Branch, Politics
Nixon spokesman: Texas governor touting “misleading attacks”
by Eli Yokley •
– A spokesman for Gov. Jay Nixon said Texas Gov. Rick Perry is making “misleading attacks” ahead of his planned visit to the state next week. In a statement, Nixon press secretary Scott Holste said the Missouri Democrat was particularly…
Executive Branch
Kander: Rick Perry trying to “poach” Missouri jobs
by Eli Yokley •
— Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander told Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday to stop trying to “poach” jobs from other states and instead focus inward. “Simply poaching jobs from one state and bringing them to another doesn’t grow…
General Assembly, Politics
On Missouri trip, Texas governor plans attempt to lure companies to own state
by Eli Yokley •
– Texas Gov. Rick Perry is scheduled to travel to Missouri next week for a trip that was billed early on as an effort to stump for an override of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of an income tax cut…
General Assembly
Vote margin close in Hoskins speaker pro tem victory
by Eli Yokley •
– State Rep. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, defeated Rep. Jeannie Riddle in the intra-party race for speaker pro tem over the weekend in St. Louis. Hoskins, however, did so with no votes to spare. According to a source close to the…