— Gov. Jay Nixon visited Paris on Monday as part of his European trade mission, where he met with Boeing executives to discuss state incentives as the aerospace giant moves to expand their St. Louis facility. Speaking on a conference…
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Op-ed: Sen. Claire McCaskill: ‘Time to Stand up for Rural Missouri’
by Eli Yokley •
By U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill It’s that time of year again. Last June, the United States Senate passed a Farm Bill that would save taxpayers $23 billion, eliminate wasteful and redundant programs while maintaining a safety net for Missouri farmers,…
Politics
John Bolton to fundraise for Schweich on Wednesday
by Eli Yokley •
— Former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton will be in St. Louis on Wednesday to help raise funds for state Auditor Tom Schweich’s 2014 campaign. Bolton, who was served as ambassador to the United Nations and as a special ambassador in…
General Assembly
Caleb Jones to challenge Diehl in Speaker’s race
by Eli Yokley •
– State Rep. Caleb Jones told colleagues he would challenge Majority Floor Leader John Diehl in the Republican race for House Speaker. Jones’s announcement came in an email to Republican cuacus members Monday morning. “This is not a decision I…
Executive Branch
Nixon, trade delegation lay wreaths at Normandy American Cemetery (Photos)
by Eli Yokley •
— Gov. Jay Nixon led a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery, where some 232 Missourians killed during World War II are buried. Many of them were killed during the invasion of Normandy in 1944. He, along with state Sen.…
General Assembly
Mo. House Speaker meets with most of state’s DC delegation
by Eli Yokley •
— Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones spent at least some of his time during summer interim in Washington, D.C. Jones was in the nation’s Capitol this week for a trip with his family, but did make time to visit with…