JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When former Speaker of the House Catherine Hanaway announced her candidacy for governor earlier this month, the 2016 primary kicked into full swing – two years and five months ahead of schedule. Publicly, Republican State Auditor…
Blog, Politics
In 2014, 2016 race for governor already stirring
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The 2014 bids are just beginning — filing for county and statewide offices opened Tuesday — but the 2016 race to be Missouri’s next governor is in full swing. Catherine Hanaway, the first female speaker of…
Politics
Jones mulling Senate run if Nieves were to back out
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, filed for reelection on Tuesday, but it is unclear whether he is actually set to move forward. Rep. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, has also filed for the seat, and House Speaker Tim…
General Assembly
Missouri Senate gives first-round approval to bill targeting school transfer crisis
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate gave first-round approval to a sweeping education bill Wednesday evening which aims to address the school transfer crisis facing Missouri’s failing schools. The body perfected a bill sponsored by State Sen. David Pearce,…
Politics
Wallingford bill would allow businesses to refuse service based on religious beliefs
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Wayne Wallingford, R-Cape Girardeau, has filed legislation that would allow Missouri business owners to refuse service to gay Missourians. The bill, Senate Bill 916, states that a governmental authority shall not substantially burden a…
General Assembly
Kit Bond: “Obamacare cuts” demand need for Medicaid expansion
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Former Republican U.S. Sen. Kit Bond is remaining consistent in his criticism of the federal health care law, despite advocating on behalf of one of its biggest components. Bond, a former Missouri governor, is working on…