JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As far as politics go, it has been a good week for Jasper and Newton County’s state senator, Ron Richard. On Tuesday, the Republican ran unopposed for re-election. On Thursday, he got another win: He was…
Politics
Scott Sifton to seek Democratic nomination for attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
— State Sen. Scott Sifton this weekend emailed supporters confirming rumors that he will seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. “My legal career began in the Attorney General’s office, where I worked on special prosecutions in cases of public…
Politics
Tim Jones drops statewide campaign plans
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When House Speaker Tim Jones ends his tenure in the legislature in January, he will do so with no plans to return to elected office there anytime soon. After nearly two years of positioning to seek…
Executive Branch
Five takeaways from Jay Nixon’s post-election press conference
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After a poor performance at the ballot box by Democratic candidates for the General Assembly, Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday met the press in his Capitol office for a wide-ranging news conference. 1) In the final…
Executive Branch
Facing a strengthened Republican legislature, Nixon to bring new energy to inner circle
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Things are not getting any easier for Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon as he enters his final term as governor.
Politics
Missouri’s congressional delegation sails smoothly to reelection
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri’s eight members of Congress were soundly reelected Tuesday night. Both Democrats and all six Republicans faced opponents, but ultimately came out unscathed. District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8