JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A week ago, Republican House Speaker Tim Jones announced his second annual statewide campaign tour to preview the upcoming legislative session. But Friday’s call for a special session by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has forced Jones…
General Assembly
Rep. Steve Webb resigns amid criminal charges
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Embattled State Rep. Steve Webb, R-St. Louis, announced his resignation on Monday following allegations that he had stolen campaign funds during his time leading the legislative Black Caucus. “I strongly believe that the allegations against me…
Uncategorized
Sen. Lamping: “Sticking point” in Boeing bill could be lack of offsets
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. John Lamping, R-St. Louis, did not rule out support for a tax credit package attempting to lure Boeing to Missouri, but said he and like-minded conservatives are wary of a proposal that does not attempt…
Blog, Washington
Despite leaving public office, Bond still active in public policy
by The Joplin Globe •
COLUMBIA, Mo. — When U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond retired at the end of 2010, his career in public service could have ended. Bond could have left the long hours, the grueling travel schedule, the public light and the high-stakes…
Executive Branch
Nixon calls special session for incentives to lure new Boeing production line to Missouri
by Eli Yokley •
– Gov. Jay Nixon has called on lawmakers to return to Jefferson City next week to consider a package of tax incentives for Boeing, as the company begins to wind down its national search for a location to place the…
Blog, Executive Branch, General Assembly
Amid special session chatter, Nixon invites lawmakers to Boeing meeting
by St. Louis Business Journal •
– Gov. Jay Nixon and state legislative leaders are set to meet with Boeing officials on Wednesday – only an hour before Nixon is set to deliver remarks discussing the state’s effort to lure the company to produce its new 777X aircraft in St.…