by admin | Jul 26, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Missouri Democrats and Republicans are going at it over the Missouri State Ethics Commission’s recommendation regarding a new campaign finance law that was struck down by the State Supreme Court. The Ethics Commission suggests all contributions raised in excess...
by admin | Jul 24, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Missouri’s Secretary of State, the state’s chief election authority, wants Missouri voters to be able to vote early, but has been frustrated by a lack of votes in the General Assembly. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan readily acknowledges the frustration...
by admin | Jul 23, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Democrats in the Missouri House have elected a new leader, promoting from within. And Democrats will expect much more from him than just being the voice of the loyal opposition during the legislation session next year. Rep. Paul LeVota (D-Independence) was first...
by admin | Jul 19, 2007 | News
An economic development bill vetoed by the governor has been pared down and the House Speaker wants a special session called soon, so he can seek a veto over-ride if the revised version isn’t approved. How soon would House Speaker Rod Jetton want the special...
by admin | Jul 12, 2007 | Politics / Govt
House Speaker Pro Tem Carl Bearden (R-St. Charles) is stepping down before term limits force him out of the House. Bearden will join the lobbying firm Pelopidas created by Travis Brown and his wife,...