One of the Democratic challengers for 2nd Congressional District in Missouri received an endorsement on Wednesday from a national organization that supports candidates who champion campaign finance reform. Cort VanOstran, a political newcomer, and visiting lecturer at Washington University School […]
Are Republicans abandoning opposition to the Missouri Plan?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In 2017, Republicans strongly questioned the effectiveness of the Missouri nonpartisan court plan while the Appellate Judicial Commission sought to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Richard Teitelman. Republicans argue that the Missouri Plan, as […]
Jim Murphy running for Rep. Cloria Brown’s seat
On the heels of the announcement that Rep. Cloria Brown will not be seeking re-election due to health problems, Jim Murphy has thrown his hat in the race. Murphy A businessman who has been active in his community says he […]
State’s new abortion laws take effect this week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In perhaps one of the most tense moments among the Missouri legislature this year, Republicans pushed an abortion bill through a special session, placing more limits on abortion providers in the Show-Me State. That legislation has […]
Vescovo selected as the next majority floor leader
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Rob Vescovo will be the next majority floor leader in the Missouri House of Representatives. The two-term Republican representative from Jefferson County was selected to fill the position left vacant by the outgoing Rep. Mike […]
Jack Spooner: Man in the Background
By Michael Layer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Jack Spooner has been in the background of Missouri Republican politics for nearly a decade. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2016, he helped Bill Corrigan run for governor […]
Dear Mr. Danforth, your self-righteous turkey call politics are their own brand of divisive
Well, it’s been about 24 months, and that means the Cardinals are due for a new closer and, of course, John Danforth is due for a sanctimonious diatribe on the Republican Party. It’s been about that long since Danforth teamed […]
Trump to visit Missouri on tax overhaul tour
By Benjamin Peters JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Show-Me State next week, per a request by Bloomberg. The Republican President is returning to Missouri months after winning the election with a 19 point […]
Schmitt will not run for U.S. Senate in 2018, paves way for Hawley to run
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt will not be seeking the Republican nomination to run against U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill in 2018. Schmitt had been considered a top candidate to enter the Senate race, which is expected to […]
St. Louis County Blog — 2 p.m. Calls for a reorganized Bi-State board, Caucus chairman discusses leadership process
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, 2 p.m. Clayton Times: Centene expansion to create 2,000 new jobs If you’re a resident of Clayton, you’ve probably driven by one of the largest construction projects in the city’s history currently underway. Centene’s $770 million campus […]