JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Republicans in the Missouri Senate have voiced strong opposition to expanding Medicaid in Missouri. But State Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, has his own idea. Silvey has legislation that would couple long-sought reforms to the state’s…
Executive Branch
Nixon demands full education funding, tax credit reform as part of any tax cut
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate on Tuesday sent a $690 million tax cut bill to the House with a 23-9 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Will Kraus, R-Kansas City, is drastically different from how it started. The…
General Assembly
Tight vote on ‘paycheck protection’ leaves future for ‘right to work’ uncertain
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With just one vote to spare, the Missouri House of Representatives gave first-round approval to legislation aiming to restrict a labor union’s ability to automatically raise political funds from members. The legislation was perfected by a tight…
General Assembly
Missouri Senate panel considers photo ID requirement for voters
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Senate committee heard legislation Monday that would require voters to present a form of state-issued photo identification at the polls. The bill and accompanying ballot question are being sponsored by House Elections Committee Chairman Tony…
Politics
Senate leadership backing Hanaway for governor
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than two years before the 2016 Republican primary, Missouri Senate leaders are making their support known for former House Speaker Catherine Hanaway’s campaign for governor.
Executive Branch
Missouri Education Commissioner “caught off guard” by Common Core backlash
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Commissioner of Education Chris Nicastro said on Friday she was surprised by the political opposition to the state’s adoption to the Common Core State Standards.