Some Republicans, Truckers Association voice opposition.
Politics
Reaction to CIA torture report falls along party lines
by Eli Yokley •
A day after the nation was delivered a report by the Senate Intelligence Committee that revealed details about the nation’s use of torture in an effort to glean information from suspected terrorists, Missouri’s top lawmakers fell along partisan lines in…
Politics
Sinquefield’s latest statewide candidate? Bev Randles
by Eli Yokley •
St. Louis billionaire contributes $1 million to exploratory efforts
Executive Branch
While calling for lobbying reforms, Koster doesn’t embrace campaign finance limits
by Eli Yokley •
Koster did not want to talk to press following ethics committee hearing.
Politics
Attorney General of Missouri Denies Doing Favors for Lobbyists
by New York Times •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s attorney general on Monday defended how his office handled consumer fraud complaints against companies that have lobbied him directly and contributed to his political campaigns. Attorney General Chris Koster, a Democrat, was called to testify…
Politics
Koster denies companies influenced decisions
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster told a House investigative committee on Monday that political support from companies with which his office is engaged in legal action has not had an influence on decisions. Nonetheless, Koster told…