ORONOGO, Mo. — With a large cornfield behind him and campaign signs all around, Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster appeared Wednesday at the David Collard farm to tout Amendment 1, an Aug. 5 ballot measure that would make the “right…
Politics
A week after Joplin-area Democrats announce opposition to ‘right to farm’, Koster to visit area in support
by The Joplin Globe •
Politics
Missouri to decide on new lottery ticket in August
by Eli Yokley •
JOPLIN, Mo. — Since 1996, the Missouri Lottery has provided a dedicated stream of revenue for schools, meaning a portion of each scratcher ticket bought at convenience stores helps fund K-12 and higher education. To date, the arrangement has raised…
Politics
Missouri House Ag chairman stands by ballot proposal on farming
by Eli Yokley •
JOPLIN, Mo. — After backing out of a debate posed by the same group last week, state Rep. Bill Reiboldt appeared before a tough crowd Wednesday night at the Southwest Missouri Democrats’ meeting in support of his “right to farm”…
Politics
Jay Nixon to visit Iowa ethanol plant
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has said he would back Hillary Clinton’s candidacy if she runs for president in 2016, but that is not stopping his efforts to raise his national profile. On Tuesday, the Democrat will head to Iowa, an…
Executive Branch
Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed more bills this summer than he had any year before
by Eli Yokley •
Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon announced his final actions on bills on Monday – vetoing more bills in one session than in any other year of his tenure.