Add another Democrat to the list of those boycotting the Democratic candidate for St. Louis County executive, Steve Stenger: State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal. Chappelle-Nadal – an African American who has been critical of Stenger’s support of St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob…
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Koster won’t appeal ruling ordering Missouri to recognized out-of-state LGBT marriages
by Eli Yokley •
Attorney General Chris Koster said Monday his office will not appeal a circuit court ruling last week ordering Missouri to recognize the marriages of 10 LGBT couples here that were legally married outside of Missouri. “Our national government is founded…
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Teacher tenure ballot measure lacking support from key demographic: Conservatives
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Supporters of strengthening the ties between teacher evaluations and the performance of their students hadn’t made much progress in recent years by trying to change the policy through the Missouri General Assembly. This year, Teach Great…
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Group of Black Democrats backs Republican Rick Stream for St. Louis County Executive
by Eli Yokley •
— In one of the tightest races in the state this year, Democratic County Executive Candidate Steve Stenger is facing a problem with a key part of his base: African Americans. A group of Black Democrats said Wednesday they want…
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McCaskill, Blunt split on requiring police to wear body cams following Ferguson unrest
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is no fan of the idea of the federal government requiring officers in local law enforcement agencies to begin using body mounted cameras in order to receive additional federal funding. Blunt —…
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Grow Missouri fires PR firm that tried to solicit journalists
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For a political organization as well-funded as Grow Missouri, there isn’t much money can’t buy. Most recently, the organization made headlines when a massive blimp with its name emblazoned on both sides began soaring across the state…