Skelton Tells of Trouble Getting Photo ID to Vote

by | Oct 2, 2006 | Politics / Govt

As both sides prepare to argue the Voter Photo ID case before the State Supreme Court, a Missouri Congressman tells his story about coping with the new law. West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton doesn’t drive, so he went to his hometown of Lexington to...

State Supreme Court Accepts Voter Photo ID Appeal

by | Sep 22, 2006 | Politics / Govt

Whether Missourians will have to display photo identification before casting a ballot in November will be decided by the State Supreme Court. The court has agreed to hear the case the first of October. Lawyers must file their paperwork by next week. The court will...

U.S. House Approves Voter Photo ID Bill

by | Sep 21, 2006 | Politics / Govt

The voter photo ID fight now has shifted to Washington. Only days after a Jefferson City judge ruled a state law requiring voters display photo identification to vote was unconstitutional, the U.S. House has approved such a measure. Just as in Missouri, the issue...

Sponsor Plans Appeal of Voter Photo ID Ruling

by | Sep 15, 2006 | Politics / Govt

A ruling striking down the Voter Photo ID law will be appealed. Senator Delbert Scott (R-Lowry City), the sponsor of the bill during this year’s legislative session, says the case hasn’t ended with the ruling handed down by Cole County Circuit Judge...