JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Could the proposed Clean Missouri ballot initiative hurt the political power of minority groups like African Americans or rural voters? The answer varies, simply depending on who you ask. The movement seeking to push ethics reform […]
Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis to Hold Special Committee Hearing on Airport Oversight
Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis, D-Ferguson, chair of the Special Committee on Urban Issues, will host a special committee hearing on Monday to discuss two pieces of legislation. The first bill HB 2745, will establish The St. Louis Airport Oversight Commission consisting […]
House committee hears three different liquor bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Three bills regarding alcohol were presented to the House General Laws Committee on Tuesday night. The legislation included allowing underaged adults who work of a licensed retailer to carry liquor to a customer’s vehicle, allowing retailers […]
Candidate for Senate District 14 hopes to add accountability to Jefferson City
A challenger for the Missouri Senate District 14 kicked off his campaign Friday at an event in University City. Brian Williams, a former staffer of U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay, filed earlier this week to run for the Senate seat with […]
St. Louis-area state legislators file resolutions to support local control for St. Louis consolidation
Two St. Louis-area Missouri legislators have reached a bipartisan agreement with sponsorship of legislation that would support residents of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County to determine whether or not there should be a merger. Sen. Gina […]
Munzlinger honored with Peter Myers Distinguished Service Award
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A little over six months ago, Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard said at the Missouri State Fair that Sen. Brian Munzlinger may be best Agriculture Committee chair in Missouri history. “He has such trust and […]
Gregory’s audit of Department of Revenue highlights $36 million in cost-savings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. David Gregory has been a man with a mission since being elected to office, and it seems that the hard work is paying off. While testifying before the House Budget Committee on Tuesday, the Republican […]
Clayton Times Interview: Representative Joe Adams
We had the chance to sit with Rep. Joe Adams, D-University City, to discuss the current political climate not only in the state of Missouri but also on the national level. Adams has been involved in state politics for nearly […]
Bill to ban horse carriage ride in St. Louis city could see changes
The St. Louis Board of Aldemen is scheduled to perfect a proposal that would ban horse-drawn carriages on city streets during their regularly scheduled meeting Friday, but the language in that bill could soon change. Bill no. 129 states it […]
Committee hears Romine’s gubernatorial appointment reform bill, supporters say ‘the process is broken’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As promised, Sen. Gary Romine’s legislation seeking to address the gubernatorial appointments process has made some progress this week, with the Senate Committee on Government Reform hearing arguments on the bill early Wednesday morning. Romine’s bill, […]