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Gatschenberger to run for Senate

Gatschenberger to run for Senate

By Collin Reischman JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger, R-St. Charles, told The Missouri Times that he would soon be officially announcing his intentions to run for…

May 15, 2013Comments OffRead More

Hoskins announces second run for speaker pro tem

Hoskins announces second run for speaker pro tem

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — State Rep. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, officially announced his intention to run for speaker pro tem at an event on Tuesday night at Gumbo Bottoms…

May 10, 2013Comments OffRead More

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Legislature

Speaker gives outlook on the final two days of session

Speaker gives outlook on the final two days of session

By Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka, took a few…

May 16, 2013Comments OffRead More

Transportation tax receives 100 votes in the House but Senate filibuster

Transportation tax receives 100 votes in the House but Senate filibuster

By Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Wednesday became a whirlwind day of emotions for…

May 16, 2013Comments OffRead More

Senate hears bill with franchise liquor language attached, lays bill over

Senate hears bill with franchise liquor language attached, lays bill over

By Ashley Jost JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House amendment that adds the franchise liquor…

May 15, 2013Comments OffRead More

Capitol Culture

From the projects to the Capitol, part two

From the projects to the Capitol, part two

Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s history through being a bookstore owner, an activist and eventually, an elected official By Ashley Jost JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Growing up in south…

May 14, 2013Comments Off

Executive Branch

Citing budget cuts, Nixon announces cuts to DOR staff

Citing budget cuts, Nixon announces cuts to DOR staff

By Collin Reischman JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a hastily scheduled announcement, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters Wednesday that he will lay-off staff in the Department of…

May 8, 2013Comments Off

Legislature

Representatives’ house broken into by two men living behind their home

Representatives’ house broken into by two men living behind their home

By Ashley Jost JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Four Missouri state representatives had their shared Jefferson City home broken into Monday night by two men who the representatives…

May 14, 2013Comments Off

End of Session Hourly News Updates

Smith launches first television commercial in Eighth District race

Smith launches first television commercial in Eighth District race

By Eli Yokley — Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith released the first television commercial of the Eighth Congressional District race on Wednesday — touting himself as a…

May 8, 2013Comments Off

COLUMNS
Gov Holden

Our First Guest Column by former Governor Bob Holden

Our First Guest Column by former Governor Bob Holden

I look forward to sharing with the readers of the Missouri Times some of the thoughts and insights I have gained since leaving public office. My six…

February 1, 2013No Comment

 
 
Point

Column: Time for early voting

Column: Time for early voting

It happens every four years. The presidential election comes, and, inevitably, somewhere in the state, polling places clog and congest. Near motionless lines run out the door.…

April 8, 2013Comments Off

 
Counter-Point

Point / Counter-point: Medicaid Expanson

Point / Counter-point: Medicaid Expanson

Counter Point, by Patrick Werner Executive Director Missourians for Prosperity The Right to say NO! On June 28th, 2012 The Supreme Court ruled that the President’s health…

January 18, 2013No Comment

 
Guest

Guest column by Claire McCaskill: Missouri creates a new national standard in sexual assault prevention in the military

Guest column by Claire McCaskill: Missouri creates a new national standard in sexual assault prevention in the military

I’ve spent decades advocating for sexual assault survivors.  As Jackson County Prosecutor, I fought to ensure that survivors of sexual assault received justice in the aftermath of…

May 14, 2013Comments Off

   

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Capitol Culture

Association profile: Missouri Physical Therapy Association

Association profile: Missouri Physical Therapy Association

By Ashley Jost JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association seeks to accomplish three main goals: education, interaction and advocacy. Chris Marsh, chairman of Government Affairs…

May 12, 2013Comments OffRead More

Dining with Nancy: el Espolon

Dining with Nancy: el Espolon

Cheers to great weather, another legislative week down, and old buddies! Sixteen years and at least that many pounds ago, I was sitting in a College of Agriculture…

May 12, 2013Comments OffRead More

Executive Branch

Memo from former DOR director to Nixon’s office cites Napolitano letter

Memo from former DOR director to Nixon’s office cites Napolitano letter

By Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Wednesday, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters he had no knowledge of a letter he…

May 1, 2013Comments OffRead More

Nixon denies knowledge of DHS letter thanking him for REAL ID implementation

Nixon denies knowledge of DHS letter thanking him for REAL ID implementation

By Eli Yokley May 1, 2013 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon said Wednesday he had not seen a 2010 letter…

May 1, 2013Comments OffRead More

Nixon served with subpoena to appear for DOR deposition, exclusive interview with plaintiff in Stoddard Co. suit

Nixon served with subpoena to appear for DOR deposition, exclusive interview with plaintiff in Stoddard Co. suit

By Sarah Burson Special from the SEMO TIMES DEXTER, Mo. – On April 10, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters in Springfield…

April 22, 2013Comments OffRead More