JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, initially supported Senate Bill 509 when it was initially sent out of the House. But when it came up for a successful override attempt, Roorda voted no.
General Assembly
Protestors erupt in Missouri Senate urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate was stalled on Tuesday morning when dozens of protestors and clergy vocally called on lawmakers to pass Medicaid expansion. “We will not be silent. We will not be silent. The pain of Missouri…
Executive Branch
Nixon: Tax cut “a very real threat to the principles of fiscal discipline”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In perhaps the largest blow to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon so far in his second term, 108 Republicans were joined by one Democrat in overriding his veto of Senate Bill 509.
Politics
Missouri legislature overrides Nixon veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Republicans erupted into applause on Tuesday when they were joined by one lone Democrat to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of Senate Bill 509, a $620 million tax cut for businesses and individuals.…
General Assembly
Mo. House plans Tuesday vote to override Nixon’s veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
General Assembly
Missouri Senate overrides Nixon’s veto of tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a $620 million tax cut, sending the measure back to the Missouri House of Representatives. The legislation, Senate Bill 509, received support…