A longtime Southwest Missouri conservative activist has hit a bump in the road after his three decades of involvement within the inner workings of the Missouri Republican Party. The eligibility of ballots submitted by Carthage-area resident John Putnam, former chairman…
General Assembly
Missouri lawmakers overrode one-third of Nixon’s vetoes
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature voted to override 10 of Gov. Jay Nixon’s 33 vetoes at its veto session — making major policy changes including strengthening Missouri gun rights while enacting legislation that will make it harder for…
Politics
Missouri Legislature overrides Jay Nixon’s veto of gun bill
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Legislators voted early Thursday morning to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of legislation that would arm teachers and allow younger Missourians to obtain conceal carry weapons permits. With more support in both chambers than it…
General Assembly
Missouri to ban e-cigarettes for minors following votes by Legislature
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislature voted early Thursday morning to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a bill to disallow minors from purchasing electronic cigarettes. The measure, which passed with super-majorities in both chambers the first time…
General Assembly, Politics
Missouri Senate Republicans force end to debate on 72-hour abortion waiting period
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Republicans relied on a rarely used procedural move Wednesday night to end a Democratic filibuster of legislation that would triple the current 24-hour waiting period for abortions. Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, moved to previous question…
General Assembly
Missouri to enact 72-hour waiting period for abortion
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With help from nine Democrats, the Missouri House voted to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a bill that would triple the state’s current 24-hour waiting period for abortion. The 117-44 vote late Wednesday night was…