JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Auditor Nicole Galloway still wants answers concerning the use of public money to defend Gov. Eric Greitens’ office. Last week, the Auditor requested information about the use of private attorneys in a letter to Lucinda […]
First Lady applauds passage of foster care and adoption reform legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — First Lady Sheena Greitens is pleased with some of the work done by legislators this session, which she believes will have a positive impact for Missouri’s foster care and adoption systems. Greitens on Monday posted a […]
Hawley says Governor’s office has no authority to hire impeachment attorneys, Greitens spokesman disagrees
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Josh Hawley has some thoughts on the hiring of taxpayer-funded attorneys to defend Governor Eric Greitens’ Office in impeachment proceedings. In a letter to State Auditor Nicole Galloway, Hawley said that the Governor’s Office […]
Special investigative committee legal counsel reassures House members of their duties in the event of impeachment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Governor Eric Greitens’ attorneys seek to prevent the impeachment of the embattled Republican governor, the House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight’s legal counsel is reminding both caucuses of what their roles are. Sources tell the […]
Right-to-work looks to be a photo finish for Missouri Republicans
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Republican lawmakers continue pushing forward with legislation to add right-to-work to the Missouri State Constitution, but some would like them to do so a little more quickly. The House on Monday night third read and […]
Greitens trial, end of session: What to expect this week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is primed for an extremely busy week, so let’s break it down. Greitens’ trial Governor Eric Greitens was indicted back in February on a felony invasion of privacy charge, and now, for the first time, […]
Top takeaways from General Assembly’s passage of the budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House and Senate have put the finishing touches on the state’s $28 billion budget, with the bills making their way to the Governor’s desk for the final signature. Here are some of the accomplishments […]
Minimum wage, Clean Missouri, and medical marijuana: Six initiatives turn in signatures seeking the ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With the deadline to turn in signatures for initiative petitions in the Show-Me State now behind us, a number of proposals are primed to appear before Missouri voters, provided their signatures are verified. More than 300 […]
Special session to consider Greitens impeachment becomes a reality
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature will be headed to a special session to hold possible impeachment hearings against Republican Gov. Eric Greitens starting May 18th. In a historic move, and just one day after the release of a […]
Judge rules no video cameras in the courtroom for Greitens’ trial
ST. LOUIS — No video cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, per a ruling by Circuit Judge Rex Burlison on Thursday. Citing concerns that video recording devices could be cause for security […]