— Conservative activist Phyllis Schalfly announced Tuesday she has endorsed former state Rep. Bob Onder in the primary for the Republican nomination to replace outgoing Sen. Scott Rupp next November. In a statement Tuesday, Schalfly – the founder of Eagle…
Executive Branch
Nixon budget calls to double funding for “Bright Flight” scholarship program
by Eli Yokley •
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday he will call on lawmakers to expand the Missouri Bright Flight scholarship program by $15 million when he presents his fiscal year 2015 budget proposal during the state of the state…
Politics
Shane Schoeller considering run for open Greene County Clerk seat
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Shane Schoeller is considering a campaign for the now-open Greene County Clerk seat next year, PoliticMo has learned. Schoeller’s interest in the seat come as Richard Struckhoff, who – with 27 years – is…
Politics
Nixon, lawmakers can’t agree on location for Medicaid meeting
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A high-profile meeting between Gov. Jay Nixon and lawmakers may not happen because the two branches of state government are unable to agree on a venue. On Tuesday, Sen. Gary Romine and Rep. Jay Barnes –…
Executive Branch, General Assembly
Lawmakers want Nixon Medicaid meeting – on their terms
by Eli Yokley •
– Missouri lawmakers mulling reform and expansion of Medicaid said Tuesday they would like to meet with Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, but they want to do so on their own terms. Tuesday, in a letter obtained by PoliticMo, Sen. Gary…
Politics
Koster fulfills first portion of $400,000 commitment to legislative Democrats
by Eli Yokley •
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster made good on the first portion of his $400,000 pledge to Missouri Democrats, as he aims to help the party take back seats in the General Assembly and plant seeds of…