JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate on Tuesday sent a paired back version of its transportation sales tax increase ballot measure back to the House. Both chambers originally supported a 1 percent sales tax increase, but the bill’s sponsor,…
Executive Branch, General Assembly
Senate Democratic Leader blasts Nixon administration over criminal code reform negotiations
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Sometimes, lawmakers budget money to fund a new building project. Other times, they budget to expand a new program, or offer new funding to schools. And other times, lawmakers budget to make a statement.
General Assembly, Politics
St. Louis, Kansas City mayors campaign against bills aiming to nullify federal gun rules
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The mayors of Missouri’s two largest cities teamed up on Monday against bills in the legislature that aim to nullify some federal gun laws.
General Assembly
McCaherty, Swan to challenge Cierpiot for House Assistant Floor Leader position
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two lawmakers announced Monday morning that they plan to challenge Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summitt, in his reelection campaign for House Assistant Floor Leader.
Executive Branch, General Assembly
With three weeks left in session, Nixon announces new Medicaid expansion plan
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With three weeks left in this year’s legislative session, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon rolled out his latest proposal to use federal dollars to expand Medicaid in Missouri.
General Assembly, Politics
Grover Norquist to campaign for Missouri tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
– Grover Norquist has made a name for himself in Washington, D.C., lobbying against tax increases on the federal level. On Monday, Norquist will give his touch to the latest Missouri tax cut effort.