The situation surrounding the Missouri governor is “very concerning” and the White House is taking it “very seriously,” according to President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. During the daily press briefing on Friday, a reporter asked Sanders if […]
Representative Ruth calls for Gov. Greitens to resign
Another Republican female legislator is calling for Gov. Eric Greitens resignation following the news of his indictment on Thursday. Rep. Becky Ruth, R-Festus, made a statement on her Facebook account on Friday stating that the governor needs to remove himself from […]
Missouri School Boards Association hosts legislative day in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — More than 300 members headed to the Capital City on Tuesday for the Missouri School Board Association’s legislative day. The organization gathered to discuss their legislative agenda, talking about the ins and outs of education in […]
Senate finds compromise during 24-hour-filibuster, perfects Emery’s utility bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a grueling 24-hour filibuster, Sen. Ed Emery’s SB 564 is advancing in the Missouri Senate. A small group of senators tied up the state’s upper legislative chamber for more than a day, filibustering against legislation […]
Schaaf, Libla lead filibuster against Emery’s ‘utility tax’ bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Ed Emery has been pushing forward with utility legislation for years now, and the Republican from Lamar is doubling down in his latest attempt. The senator on Wednesday night presented a substitute version of the […]
Senate filibusters the withdrawing of Greitens’ appointees
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — “Oh, what a tangled web we weave…when first we practice to deceive.” -Walter Scott, Marmion Those were the words that stood out in the mind of Sen. Bob Dixon when discussing the matter of what should be done […]
No support for Hegeman’s bill on historic tax credits in Local Government and Elections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A number of tax credits are under fire from Republicans during this year’s legislative session, most notably the state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Those two items were heavily […]
Libla, Romine lead the Senate in call for Attorney General to investigate allegations against Greitens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Less than 24 hours after a report alleging misconduct in the form of blackmail and infidelity by Gov. Eric Greitens, the Missouri Senate is speaking out. The Senate on Thursday morning returned to the chamber, with […]
Greitens’ attempt to oust Board of Education commissioner flounders in tied vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a stunning turn of events, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens received a loss in his attempt to supplant the current Board of Education commissioner in the Show-Me State. “I look forward to the focus returning to […]
State lawmakers call on Board of Education to ‘abandon efforts’ to oust Commissioner
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The hits keep coming as more and more lawmaker and officials express their displeasure with the attempt by Gov. Eric Greitens’ administration to oust Dr. Margie Vandeven, the commissioner for the Missouri State Board of Education. […]