Missouri state Senators speculated about events surrounding a rift between Governor Eric Greitens and Attorney General Josh Hawley Wednesday. Shortly after Greitens filed a restraining order against fellow Republican Hawley, Democratic Senator Jamilah Nasheed of St. Louis spoke on the Senate floor about a rumor she heard. After mentioning that Hawley supports moving the date of a right of a … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 4-19-2018
Top Stories: Police in Webster Groves near St. Louis are asking for help finding a missing teenager. 17-year-old Taylor Stevenson is currently under the state’s custody and hasn’t made contact with her friends, biological mother or caseworker since March 20. And the Kansas City Health Department says two new confirmed cases of the measles have been reported, bringing its total to four. The … [Read More...]
St. Louis Lambert International Airport checkpoint expansion highlights growth (AUDIO)
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) officials have announced that they've finished a checkpoint expansion project that creates a seventh security screening lane that will be used during peak hours in terminal two. Lambert spokesman Jeff Lea says the airport has been coordinating the project with the TSA. "We've gone from six to seven (lanes)," Lea says. "This was crucial because … [Read More...]
Missouri political scientist doubtful Trump intervenes in Greitens’ fate
A political scientist is skeptical of President Donald Trump getting involved in Governor Eric Greitens’ future. Robynn Kuhlmann with the University of Central Missouri is responding to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story about Trump’s administration gauging the level of support for the troubled CEO of the state by calling Missouri legislators. “At this point, in terms of the Trump … [Read More...]
Contentious bill over disposal of toxic waste from coal power plants heads to House floor
A proposal described as legislation that would allow the state to regulate one of the largest types of industrial waste in the country is moving through the Missouri House. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate would give the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) the authority to establish rules and approve target levels for the management of “coal ash”. Coal ash is produced from … [Read More...]
Missouri political scientist weighs in on Trump getting involved in Greitens controversy
Three members of the Legislature tell the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that President Trump’s administration is “actively gauging” the mood in Missouri about the way to handle Governor Greitens’ fate. The newspaper report also says some legislators have reached out to the White House and others have been contacted by the Trump administration about the subject matter. Mizzou political scientist … [Read More...]
Legislative aide arrested at Missouri Capitol for child sex crime allegations
A Missouri House legislative aide faces child sex crime allegations. A press release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Carter Ballmann of Jefferson City has been arrested for responding to an online post by an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old female. Ballmann allegedly persuaded the decoy to sneak out of her home and requested nude photos of her. Ballman works … [Read More...]
Missouri House gives initial approval to beef up the state’s open records law
The Missouri House has given first-round approval to a bill Attorney General Josh Hawley says would give him authority to adequately investigate open records violations. The measure would give the attorney general subpoena power to question those accused of violating the state’s Sunshine Law which requires transparency in the conduct of public business. Hawley exonerated the office of … [Read More...]
The Process, guest commentary by Bob Priddy
This is a time of strong opinions, strong statements, and strong actions. In such times it is important to recognize there is The Process. The Process often is ugly. The Process often is painful. The Process often seems to take longer than it should. But The Process is what assures us that there is order. And without order, there is no justice. This is one of those times when The … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7am News 4-18-2018
A House resolution has been introduced that would authorize impeachment against Governor Greitens. Jason Taylor reports. … [Read More...]
Legislature
Missouri Senators speculate on Governor Geitens’ use of veto to intimidate opponents
Missouri state Senators speculated about events surrounding a rift between Governor Eric Greitens and Attorney General Josh Hawley Wednesday. Shortly after Greitens filed a restraining order against fellow Republican Hawley, Democratic Senator Jamilah Nasheed of St. Louis spoke on the Senate floor about a rumor she heard. After mentioning that Hawley supports moving the date […]
Politics & Government
Missouri Senators speculate on Governor Geitens’ use of veto to intimidate opponents
Missouri state Senators speculated about events surrounding a rift between Governor Eric Greitens and Attorney General Josh Hawley Wednesday. Shortly after Greitens filed a restraining order against fellow Republican Hawley, Democratic Senator Jamilah Nasheed of St. Louis spoke on the Senate floor about a rumor she heard. After mentioning that Hawley supports moving the date […]
Economy
Curls: farmers’ market bill will help Missouri agriculture and low-income seniors
Legislation that would establish a Missouri senior farmers’ market nutrition program is expected to head to the House floor in Jefferson City. The House Agriculture Policy Committee voted last week to approve the bill, which is sponsored by State Sen. Kiki Curls, D-Kansas City. “It will increase the availability of more nutritious food for our […]
Education
Study says University of Missouri System has $5.4 billion annual impact
An eight-month study by national consulting firm Tripp Umbach illustrates the UM System has a $5.4 billion annual financial influence on the state. The 2017 fiscal year analysis factors in things like payroll and benefits, taxes paid to local and state governments, student spending, community benefits and visitors expenses. “Given that our annual appropriations from […]
