SEDALIA, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt was cautious when asked his thoughts on Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s tenure thus far as governor, as Nixon mulls his own political future that could make Blunt his target. “I’ve known the governor…
General Assembly
Don Phillips joins GOP opposition to tax cut override
by Eli Yokley •
– Republican State Rep. Don Phillips became another in a series of Republicans to indicate his opposition to state income tax legislation up for a veto override attempt later this year. Phillips, who originally supported the bill, made the announcement…
General Assembly
Jones says publicly wary Republicans may end up supporting income tax cut bill
by Eli Yokley •
FULTON, Mo. — House Speaker Tim Jones said Tuesday that he believes it may be possible that some wary Republicans may end up voting in favor of an override of Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of income tax cut legislation. Speaking…
Politics
Boonville school superintendent was announcer during controversial rodeo performance
by Eli Yokley •
– Boonville School Superintendent Mark Ficken, president of the Missouri Cowboy Rodeo Association, was the rodeo announcer during a controversial performance at the Missouri State Fair Saturday night, the association confirmed to PoliticMo on Sunday. It was confirmed Sunday night…
Politics
Missouri State Fair apologizes for anti-Obama performance
by Eli Yokley •
– A rodeo performance at the Missouri State Fair Saturday night featuring a clown acting to be President Barack Obama being taunted by an announcer and chased by a bull drew bipartisan condemnation on Sunday. After hours of silence, the…
Politics
Mayor Slay position on state income tax cut bill unclear
by Eli Yokley •
— St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay is remaining unclear about his position on income tax legislation vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon earlier this year. Maggie Crane, a spokesperson for Slay, declined to weigh in on the mayor’s position on the…