U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is putting her own money where her mouth is. On Wednesday, the Democrat contributed another $50,000 to the Missouri Democratic Party ahead of next month’s election. In a state where Republicans have a stronghold on the…
Politics
Republican State Leadership Committee puts another $100,000 into Missouri for Cole County judicial race
by Eli Yokley •
– Over the past two weeks, the Washington D.C.-based Republican State Leadership Committee has moved $200,000 into its Missouri-based political action committee. The first $100,000 was moved into the state’s PAC over a week ago and was quickly passed along…
Politics
Nixon administration says budget restriction ballot question could harm state’s AAA credit rating
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When Missouri voters go to the polls next month, they will be asked a constitutional question about the balance of power between the General Assembly and the state’s chief executive. Amendment 10 asks voters if they…
Politics
Tim Jones threatens to sue Koster over LGBT marriage decision
by Eli Yokley •
– The cheers last week for Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster from his party’s base praising his decision not to challenge a court ruling forcing the state to recognize out of state same-sex marriages were joined this week by loud conservative…
Politics
Secretary of the Missouri Senate to retire in December
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After 32 years on the job, the Missouri Senate’s parliamentarian-in-chief is ready to hang up her hat. Terry Spieler, who has served as Senate secretary since 1982, will retire in December ahead of the next General…
Courts, Politics
National Republicans spend big to help challenge Judge Patricia Joyce in Cole County
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For a judge, being elected to the Cole County 19th Judicial Circuit Court is a big deal. While its jurisdiction is only over a county of 75,000 people, it includes one important thing that no other county…