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 […]
Senate confirms appointments of Kraus, Silvey to Tax Commission and Public Service Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Tax Commission and the Missouri Public Service Commission officially have new members. The Missouri State Senate on Thursday gave their approval for the nominations of Sen. Ryan Silvey and Will Kraus, both men appointed […]
Governor’s commissioners pass draft motion to not fund tax credits in FY2019
COLUMBIA, Mo. – At the rescheduled Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) meeting Friday, six men voted in an executive suite at the Holiday Inn to support a draft motion to not issues tax credits for FY2019. Over an estimated 150-200 people, […]
Sen. Nasheed calls for removal of Missouri Veterans Commission director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Amidst allegations of negligence and mistreatment in the St. Louis Veterans Home, Sen. Jamilah Nasheed is calling on Governor Eric Greitens “to do right” by Missouri’s veterans. The St. Louis state senator is circulating a petition […]
RELEASE: Senator Jamilah Nasheed to file legislation revamping guidelines after officer-involved deaths
JEFFERSON CITY — On Friday, State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, announced her intent to file legislation for the 2018 legislative session. Her first piece of legislation addresses the procedures involved in the investigation of a police officer-involved death. “Our […]
Little-known provision in Uber bill releases non-emergency medical transportation from burdensome regulations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Transportation networking companies scored a major victory with the passage of HB 130, better known as the Uber bill, during the past legislative session. But a little-known component of the bill has big implications for another […]
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed calls on Mayor Lyda Krewson to have an Emergency meeting
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, on Tuesday issued the following statement relating to a call for the Mayor Krewson to have an emergency meeting with black elected officials: “I commend you for recognizing, as you so […]
Tensions rising as protesters march through downtown St. Louis
The streets of downtown St. Louis on Friday were full of protestors and St. Louis area police officers trying to keep the peace. Tensions between the two were tested as multiple protestors were pepper sprayed when they tried to block […]
Senior living center cuts ribbon to long wait list
A new independent living center opened its doors on Tuesday seeking to bring modern housing to some of St. Louis’ seniors and it already has a wait list. Vandeventer Place, an independent living senior community, has 15,000 square feet of […]
Is Hawley reluctant to run for U.S. Senate, or just reluctant to answer the question?
By Benjamin Peters JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Recent news about Attorney General Josh Hawley’s potential run for U.S. Senate continues to leave voters with questions about the status of the Republican’s intentions. Just last week, it was announced that Hawley […]