Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Monday announced he has requested the U.S. Department of Justice launch an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Michael Brown – an unarmed, black 17-year old – in an altercation with the Ferguson police…
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Missouri voters back constitutional “right to farm”, oppose new tax for roads
by Eli Yokley •
A measure backed by Missouri’s agricultural commodity and business groups to enshrine a “right to farm” in the state Constitution passed Tuesday night by a thin margin. The amendment to the state’s constitution adds “the right of farmers and ranchers to…
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Despite big spending, Club for Growth-backed challengers fail to Republican incumbents
by Eli Yokley •
All four Republican challenger candidates backed by the Missouri Club For Growth lost Tuesday night, despite thousands of dollars in campaign support from the group funded in large part by St. Louis billionaire Rex Sinquefield. The organization backed challenges to incumbent…
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McCaskill puts own money where her mouth is in fight to win back state Legislative seats for Democrats
by Eli Yokley •
Last Friday night, the streets of U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill’s quiet Kirkwood, Mo., neighborhood were bustling. Nearly 200 people – a mix of legislators and lobbyists, along with laborer leaders and businessmen – gathered at her home that night to raise…
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Chris Koster backs August ‘right to bear arms’ amendment
by Eli Yokley •
JOPLIN, Mo. – Does Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster support a measure that aims to boost the constitution’s “right to bear arms” in Missouri? “Yes,” Koster said plainly last Wednesday. Koster, a Democrat who was endorsed by the National Rifle…
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On the stump, Hanaway calls for ‘right to work’, eliminating state income tax, and tort reform
by Eli Yokley •
JOPLIN, Mo. — When Republican gubernatorial hopeful Catherine Hanaway walked into the banquet room at Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant this week, she was greeted by some of Joplin’s more prominent business leaders. At one table sat Brad Beecher, president of Empire…