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Opponent to Amendment 6 says it could lead to big increase in traffic citations
Amendment 6, one of several proposed constitutional amendments on the November 5th ballot, would restore a $3 fee that was used to fund the Missouri Sheriff’s Retirement System. The fee was charged to people convicted of traffic citations and other crimes. It was...
Democrat Richard Brown’s key priority as Missouri Lieutenant Governor: affordable housing
The needs of Missouri families are being ignored, so says Richard Brown, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor and State Representative from Kansas City. Brown, the Missouri House's Assistant Minority Floor Leader, said he wants to prioritize the needs of...
Dave Wasinger says he will look out for Main Street – not special interests (LISTEN)
St. Louis attorney Dave Wasinger is running to become Missouri’s next lieutenant governor in the general election. The Republican tells Alisa Nelson that he will look out for the interest of Main Street - not the special interests in Jefferson City.
Missouri Chamber of Commerce: Proposal to boost minimum wage will impact costs, liability, hiring (LISTEN)
A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general election ballot in November. Alisa Nelson talks to Kara Corches, the interim president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, who says costs, liability, and hiring...
U.S. Army charges soldier in murder of Fort Leonard Wood sergeant
The U.S. Army has charged a soldier in last week’s death of a Fort Leonard Wood sergeant. The charges against U.S. Army Spc. Wooster Rancy, 21, are related to the October 20th murder of Sgt. Sarah Roque. Rancy is also accused of obstructing justice. The body of the...
Missouri voters in non-partisan court districts urged to find out more about them before retention votes on November 5th
Most judges in Missouri belong to either the Democratic or Republican parties, except in court districts that are part of the state’s non-partisan court plan. Instead of being directly elected and re-elected, those judges are appointed and every few years voters...
Missouri’s local election offices open this Saturday for absentee voting
Missouri voters can cast an absentee ballot on Saturday at their local election office. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said that state law requires the offices to be open. “The offices of each election authority shall also be kept open for four hours on the Saturday...
Democrat Mark Osmack hopes to unseat Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek
Mark Osmack is the Democratic nominee for Missouri Treasurer in the general election on November 5th. Osmack, who ran unopposed in the primary, has his sights set on unseating Republican incumbent Vivek Malek. He told Missourinet that he wants to protect taxpayer...
Kremer to retire from Missouri Historical Society, reflects on past 21 years (LISTEN)
According to US Senator Roy Blunt, Gary Kremer has become the unofficial state historian in the past decades. In his official capacity as head of the state historical society, Kremer has steered it to the largest growth in its history. Now, he’s ready to step...
Democrat Lucas Kunce says U.S. Senate race is about unseating “control freak politicians” (LISTEN)
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce wants to defeat Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley in November. Marshall Griffin talks to Kunce, who says the race is not about left versus right; it’s about taking “control freak politicians” out of office.
In Missouri Attorney General’s race, Andrew Bailey touts 133% increase in prosecutions
The countdown to the general election is on. Missouri voters will head to the polls next Tuesday to narrow the field in a variety of races, including in the state attorney general’s race. The current attorney general, Republican Andrew Bailey, is running to keep his...
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek hopes to be elected to his first full-term in office
Missouri’s appointed state treasurer is hoping to be elected in his own right. Vivek Malek won the Republican nomination for Missouri treasurer in the August primaries. He was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson in December of 2022. Malek touts his short stint, saying he...
On Missouri election ballot: Amendment 5 would authorize casino near Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri voters next week could authorize the building of a casino at the Lake of the Ozarks. Amendment 5 would allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue an additional license for a casino, which would be built on the Osage River near Bagnell Dam. John Hancock is...
Better Ballot KC says Amendment 7 is a ‘deliberate attempt to trick Missouri voters’
A ranked choice voting proponent wants Missourians to vote "no" on Amendment 7 on November 5th. The constitutional amendment aims to ban both ranked choice voting and non-citizens from voting. Larry Bradley with Better Ballot KC said that ranked choice voting requires...
Democrat Crystal Quade hopes to become Missouri’s next governor (LISTEN)
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade hopes to earn the title of governor in November’s general election. The Springfield Representative bested a field of five to become the Democratic nominee in the Primaries. She tells Anthony Morabith why she should be...
Lt. Governor’s race: Dave Wasinger wants to be ‘fiscal watch dog’
Missouri voters will head to the polls next Tuesday to choose who they want as the next lieutenant governor. Four candidates are running for the job. St. Louis attorney Dave Wasinger is the Republican nominee. He was born and raised in northeast Missouri’s Hannibal....
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