Gov. Jay Nixon expressed concern Sunday over the non-fatal shooting of a police officer near Ferguson on Saturday night. Nixon made the remarks while speaking with reporters from Kabul, Afghanistan. “The officer being shot last night is a challenge, obviously,…
Executive Branch
Gov. Jay Nixon is in Afghanistan for fourth visit
by Eli Yokley •
Gov. Jay Nixon is on his fourth visit to Afghanistan as governor, his office said Saturday. Nixon made the unannounced trip as part of his role serving on the Council of Governors, “which addresses matters pertaining to the National Guard…
Politics
Scott Sifton flirts with 2016 run for Missouri attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
General Assembly
Lt. Governor, legislative leaders tell DESE not influence Common Core review
by Eli Yokley •
Working groups aiming to review the state’s recently-adopted educational standards began their work Monday in a meeting mired in controversy over how much state education officials should be involved. It was the first meeting following an effort in the Legislature…
Executive Branch
Post-Ferguson, Nixon launches new office targeting minority outreach
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following criticism of his handling of racial issues by some Black Democrats – from Ferguson to urban low-income electric assistance programs like Utilicare – Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday announced a new program aiming to engage the…
Politics
Claire McCaskill won’t close the door on a potential run for governor in 2016
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For much of her life, Democrat Claire McCaskill had one, simple goal: Becoming Missouri’s first female governor. Four years ago during a speech to the Chicago Humanities Club McCaskill explained her unsuccessful campaign for the job in 2004.…