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http://themissouritimes.com/16149/agriculture-omnibus-bill-poised-move-senate/
An agriculture omnibus bill that failed a gubernatorial veto override by a single vote last year was perfected in the senate today without controversial language dealing with captive cervids, all but assuring it’s movement through the Missouri House.
Agriculture omnibus bill poised to move through senate
Agriculture omnibus bill poised to move through senate -
http://themissouritimes.com/16142/bond-young-veterans-visit-capitol-lend-support-sb287/
Former Missouri auditor, governor, and U.S. Senator Kit Bond was in the building today lending his support to Kansas City Republican Sen. Ryan Silvey's SB287.
Bond, young veterans visit Capitol to lend support to SB287
Bond, young veterans visit Capitol to lend support to SB287 -
http://themissouritimes.com/16138/open-letter-kerry-messer/
We want to thank all of our friends who have been supporting us over the past seven months.
An Open Letter from Kerry Messer
An Open Letter from Kerry Messer -
http://themissouritimes.com/16131/new-house-judiciary-committee-chairman-looks-forward-judicial-imrovements/
Greene County civil attorney Rep. Kevin Austin, R-Springfield, is the new chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
New House Judiciary Committee chairman looks forward to judicial imrovements
New House Judiciary Committee chairman looks forward to judicial imrovements -
http://themissouritimes.com/16125/proposed-judicial-reforms-go-far-beyond-macks-creek-law/
Last week, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt held the first hearing for his bill capping municipal revenue derived from traffic tickets and court fees. Later that day, Gov. Jay Nixon included in his broad State of the State address a push for reforms to local courts, and the following day, the state’s highest judge called on the legislature to rein in municipal courts as a fundraising mechanism for cities.
Proposed judicial reforms go far beyond Macks Creek Law
Proposed judicial reforms go far beyond Macks Creek Law -
http://themissouritimes.com/16099/automobile-dealers-sue-revenue-for-violating-equal-protection-rights/
MADA members filed a petition today to prevent DOR from renewing or issuing a new motor vehicle dealer license to Tesla.
Automobile Dealers sue Revenue for violating equal protection rights
Automobile Dealers sue Revenue for violating equal protection rights -
http://themissouritimes.com/16087/sen-richard-presents-ethics-bill/
Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, presented his ethics bill earlier today. The hearing lasted only several minutes, and there were no testimonies for or against the bill. It is likely that bill will pass without much objection.
Sen. Richard presents ethics bill
Sen. Richard presents ethics bill -
http://themissouritimes.com/16053/keller-chairing-new-anti-obamacare-group/
The Missouri Century Foundation's creation was announced this past week by Gregg Keller, principal at Atlas Strategies.
Keller chairing new anti-"Obamacare" group
Keller chairing new anti-"Obamacare" group -
http://themissouritimes.com/16063/nixon-lays-out-agenda-in-state-of-the-state/
Gov. Jay Nixon entered the Missouri House Chambers to deliver his State of the State address under perhaps the most strained time of his tenure as the state’s chief executive.
Nixon lays out agenda in State of the State
Nixon lays out agenda in State of the State -
http://themissouritimes.com/16043/senate-hears-bills-aimed-macks-creek-law-reform/
Missouri senators held a hearing today on a bill aimed at reducing the amount of money cities may collect through traffic tickets and court fines.
Senate hears bills aimed at Macks Creek Law reform
Senate hears bills aimed at Macks Creek Law reform -
http://themissouritimes.com/16045/special-olympics-sponsored-capitol-players-build-campus-jefferson-city/
Major Capitol players sponsoring SOMO include the Missouri Optometric Association, Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA), and MADA.
Special Olympics, sponsored by Capitol players, to build campus in Jefferson City
Special Olympics, sponsored by Capitol players, to build campus in Jefferson City -
http://themissouritimes.com/16038/group-calls-moratorium-missouri-death-penalty/
In barely more than one year, Missouri has executed more criminals on death row than the entire preceding decade combined. In the last 12 months, Missouri has executed 10 men. Today, a coalition of groups, both state and national, organized in the capitol to support legislation placing a moratorium on Missouri’s capital punishment.
Group calls for moratorium on Missouri death penalty
Group calls for moratorium on Missouri death penalty -
http://themissouritimes.com/16024/civics-education-initiative-missouri-bipartisan-effort/
JEFFERSON CITY — The Civic Education Initiative has a goal of passing legislation in all 50 states by September 17, 2017. State Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, and Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County along with several fellow lawmakers announced the Civics Education Initiative for Missouri.
Civics education initiative in Missouri is a bipartisan effort
Civics education initiative in Missouri is a bipartisan effort -
http://themissouritimes.com/16019/house-rejects-pay-increase/
HCR 3 and 4 was passed by the House today by the necessary 2/3 majority to reject the proposed pay increase.
House rejects pay increase
House rejects pay increase
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http://themissouritimes.com/16010/missouri-veterans-fight-expand-medicaid/
Earlier today to State Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, and the Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) joined together to discuss expansion of healthcare coverage for veterans in Missouri.
Missouri veterans fight to expand medicaid
Missouri veterans fight to expand medicaid -
http://themissouritimes.com/15993/this-week-in-missouri-politics-expands-to-semo/
This Week in Missouri Politics is expanding into the southeast Missouri market and will now air on FOX 23 KBSI starting February 8th.
This Week in Missouri Politics expands to SEMO
This Week in Missouri Politics expands to SEMO -
http://themissouritimes.com/15989/first-lady-of-the-107th-gets-fit/
Like most other countries, America is culturally defined in part by its food. While the cheeseburger and apple pie are both ubiquitous with American culture, the nation itself is increasingly defined by another uniquely American cuisine: fast food.
First lady of the 107th gets fit
First lady of the 107th gets fit -
http://themissouritimes.com/15981/farmington-republicans-speak-remediation-attempts/
Within the next 60 days, Sen. Gary Romine (R-Farmington) says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will making a decision that will greatly impact St. Francois County.
Farmington Republicans speak out against remediation attempts
Farmington Republicans speak out against remediation attempts -
http://themissouritimes.com/15950/january-ethics-reports-far/
Former Speaker of the House and U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway was eager to release her fundraising numbers -$1.42 million in 2014 - and liberal groups were even more eager to analyze them yesterday.
January ethics reports few and far between
January ethics reports few and far between -
http://themissouritimes.com/15954/reps-discuss-dealing-with-social-media-rage/
Last weekend the liberal political blog and website, ThinkProgress, ran a headline targeting a Missouri lawmaker. It read, “New Missouri Bill Would Permit Christian College Groups to Discriminate Against Gay Students.”
Reps discuss dealing with social media rage
Reps discuss dealing with social media rage -
http://themissouritimes.com/15941/david-steelman-appointment-confirmed-as-university-of-missouri-curator/
In 1992, David Steelman ran against Gov. Jay Nixon for the office of Attorney General. A few months ago, Nixon formally nominated Steelman to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. This week, the Missouri Senate confirmed him.
David Steelman appointment confirmed as University of Missouri Curator
David Steelman appointment confirmed as University of Missouri Curator -
http://themissouritimes.com/15928/house-announces-majority-committee-list/
Speaker of the House John Diehl, R-Town and Country, has released the full committee list for majority caucus members.
House announces majority committee list
House announces full committee list -
http://themissouritimes.com/15911/chappelle-nadal-elected-senator-age-grandmother-emancipated/
On January 11, 2014, Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal posted to Facebook about an important anniversary regarding her family line.
Chappelle-Nadal elected as senator same age as grandmother's first census recording
Chappelle-Nadal elected as senator same age as grandmother was emancipated -
http://themissouritimes.com/15906/rep-scott-fitzpatrick-future-missouri-budget/
If you’re planning on getting some state funds in the next few years, it might be a good idea to get to know Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick, R-Shell Knob.
Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick and the future of the Missouri budget
Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick and the future of the Missouri budget -
http://themissouritimes.com/15867/keaveny-optimistic-missouri-nondiscrimination-act-will-pass/
It might seem strange that same-sex couples are given the right to marry in parts of Missouri but they still are not protected from being fired or discriminated against in the workplace.
Keaveny is optimistic that the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act will pass
Keaveny is optimistic that the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act will pass -
http://themissouritimes.com/15851/devil-details-missouri-lawmakers-weigh-ethics-reform/
Leaders in both legislative chambers agree that there is a need for tighter restrictions on the cushy relationship between lobbyists and lawmakers that pervades state politics. But Missouri’s lawmakers must now begin reconciling the considerable differences between the cadre of bills dealing with ethics reform.
Devil in the Details: Missouri lawmakers weigh ethics reform
Devil in the Details: Missouri lawmakers weigh ethics reform
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http://themissouritimes.com/15848/missouri-lawmakers-shaky-rams-proposal/
Missouri’s elected officials aren’t going to be quick to approve public funding for a new Rams stadium, lawmakers say, despite the “urgency” of the project.
Missouri lawmakers shaky on Rams proposal
Missouri lawmakers shaky on Rams proposal -
http://themissouritimes.com/15824/legislature-weigh-12-million-new-agriculture-tax-credits/
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and a cadre of other agricultural groups joined lawmakers from around the state today to tout new legislation aimed at incentivizing new farmers to invest in Missouri operations.
Legislature to weigh $12 million in new agriculture tax credits
Legislature to weigh $12 million in new agriculture tax credits -
http://themissouritimes.com/15817/new-tax-credit-apply-student-loan-repayment/
Rep. TJ Berry, one of the state’s most vocal proponents of tax cuts as an economic driver, wants to help some Missourians repay their student loans.
New tax credit would apply to student loan repayment
New tax credit would apply to student loan repayment
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http://themissouritimes.com/15811/mccaskill-will-not-run-governor-2016/
United States Senator Claire McCaskill joined KCUR 89.3FM Up to Date with Steve Kraske to dispel rumors of her run for governor. She told listeners that it's a "firm no" on a bid for governor.
McCaskill will not run for governor in 2016
McCaskill will not run for governor in 2016 -
http://themissouritimes.com/15797/scott-pearson-behind-bow-tie/
The stylish and witty Scott Pearson has been a regular presence in the Capitol for a few years now and he plans to stick around.
Scott Pearson: Behind the bow tie
Scott Pearson: Behind the bow tie -
http://themissouritimes.com/15791/missouri-times-16-governors-race-poll-koster-stronger-versus-republicans/
A poll for the 2016 Governor’s race commissioned by The Missouri Times shows the race to be a extremely close, if the Democrats nominate Attorney General Chris Koster.
The Missouri Times ’16 Governor's Race Poll: Koster stronger versus Republicans
The Missouri Times ’16 Governor's Race Poll: Koster stronger versus Republicans -
http://themissouritimes.com/15787/schmitt-looks-double-2014-tax-cut-republicans-debate-2015-priorities/
Last year, Missouri Republicans overrode Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a small tax cut bill that conservatives hailed as the “first Missouri tax cut in 100 years.” This year, Sen. Eric Schmitt is looking to double-down on that legislation despite rumors that tax policy will not be a top priority for Republicans in 2015.
Schmitt looks to double 2014 tax cut as Republicans debate 2015 priorities
Schmitt looks to double 2014 tax cut as Republicans debate 2015 priorities
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http://themissouritimes.com/15685/slideshow-2015-grand-march/
SLIDESHOW: The 2015 Grand March
SLIDESHOW: The 2015 Grand March -
http://themissouritimes.com/15665/chappelle-nadal-files-scathing-remonstrance-nixon/
It was only a few hours into the 98th General Assembly when Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, took the floor to blast Missouri’s chief executive as an aloof racist.
Chappelle-Nadal files scathing remonstrance against Nixon
Chappelle-Nadal files scathing remonstrance against Nixon -
http://themissouritimes.com/15657/diehl-takes-reins/
New Speaker asks for bi-partisanship in new legislative session
Diehl takes the reins
Diehl takes the reins
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http://themissouritimes.com/15651/senate-leaders-lay-priorities-2015/
Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle laid out their legislative priorities to reporters today ahead of the swearing in of new members for the 98th General Assembly.
Senate leaders lay out priorities for 2015
Senate leaders lay out priorities for 2015 -
http://themissouritimes.com/15638/past-present-future-josh-hawley/
There’s no shortage of conservative lawyers in Missouri. As the Show-Me state increasingly trends toward Republican political domination, young lawyers with big ambitions in the Grand Ol’ Party have one major hurdle to clear: getting noticed.
The Past, Present, and Future of Josh Hawley
The Past, Present, and Future of Josh Hawley -
http://themissouritimes.com/15631/state-revenue-rise/
Missouri officials announced today that state net general revenue collections increased more than 5 percent compared to 2014.
State revenue on the rise
State revenue on the rise
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http://themissouritimes.com/15627/eyes-tila-hubrecht/
For more than a year, the 151st Missouri House district had no representation in the Capitol. Tila Hubrecht, who won a special election in August along with the primary and the right to take the seat in the general election, is filing the post that has been vacant since a gubernatorial nominee went awry.
Eyes On: Tila Hubrecht
Eyes On: Tila Hubrecht
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http://themissouritimes.com/15617/officially-arrived-owe-readers/
Letter from the Publisher.
We have officially arrived...and we owe it all to our readers
We have officially arrived...and we owe it all to our readers -
http://themissouritimes.com/15597/1000-ferguson-jobs-releases-holiday-wish-list/
As state lawmakers scramble to file bills to push initiatives directed at systemic issues highlighted by the unfolding events in Ferguson, Dave Spence and his initiative, 1000 Ferguson Jobs, quietly released a list of priorities for making improvements in troubled metropolitan regions around the state.
1000 Ferguson Jobs releases ‘Holiday Wish List”
1000 Ferguson Jobs releases ‘Holiday Wish List” -
http://themissouritimes.com/15583/missouri-times-expand-distribution-mid-missouri/
Today, The Missouri Times announced they will expand their circulation and begin print distribution in Columbia, Missouri.
The Missouri Times to expand distribution in mid-Missouri
The Missouri Times to expand distribution in mid-Missouri
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http://themissouritimes.com/15576/pietzman-honors-student-battle-cancer/
State representative-elect Randy Pietzman, R-Troy, only made one campaign promise during this election cycle.
Pietzman honors student in battle against cancer
Pietzman honors student in battle against cancer -
http://themissouritimes.com/15556/soutier-prepares-step-labor-council/
Bob Soutier, a staple of the Missouri labor movement for decades, will officially surrender the title of President of the Greater St. Louis Labor Council in March. Soutier’s replacement, Pat White, begins filling Soutier’s shoes on Jan 1.
Soutier prepares step down from Labor Council
Soutier prepares step down from Labor Council -
http://themissouritimes.com/15540/where-did-you-go-legislators-move-on-to-other-elected-office/
With the 98th General Assembly convening in a week, there will be several new faces - but some may come back to the Capitol in other capacities with local government.
Where did you go? Legislators move on to other elected offices
Where did you go? Legislators move on to other elected office -
http://themissouritimes.com/15533/rep-grisamores-son-home-from-hospital/
Just in time for Christmas, outgoing Rep. Jeff Grisamore (R-Lee's Summit) was able to bring his son home from the hospital after an almost 2-hour surgery.
Rep. Grisamore's son home from hospital
Rep. Grisamore's son home from hospital -
http://themissouritimes.com/15528/municipal-courts-audit-guidelines-shed-further-light-on-macks-creek/
Macks Creek Law has been a fixation over the last few months, most recently with Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale) prefiling one of the most talked about bills for the 2015 session.
Macks Creek Law becomes top issue for 2016 candidates
Macks Creek Law becomes top issue for 2016 candidates -
http://themissouritimes.com/15520/blunt-leads-fight-senate-obamas-executive-order-immigration/
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt has taken the lead in the Senate on opposing President Obama’s executive order granting legal status to thousands of undocumented immigrants bypassing Congress.
Blunt leads fight in Senate against Obama’s Executive Order on immigration
Blunt leads fight in Senate against Obama’s Executive Order on immigration -
http://themissouritimes.com/15513/corrections-donates-record-breaking-amount-produce/
The Missouri Department of Corrections Restorative Justice Garden Program has set a record this year by donating nearly 180 tons of fresh produce this year to local food pantries, shelters, churches, nursing homes and school districts throughout the state.
Corrections donates record breaking amount of produce
Corrections donates record breaking amount of produce -
http://themissouritimes.com/15501/crancer-leaving-studentsfirst-going-cdi/
Kit Crancer, statewide director for StudentsFirst, will be leaving the organization and the state to become the Director State Legislative Policy with the Quality Institute of the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI).
Crancer leaving StudentsFirst, going to CDI
Crancer leaving StudentsFirst, going to CDI
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http://themissouritimes.com/15487/remole-fitzwater-focusing-utilities/
Representative-Elect Travis Fitzwater (R-Fulton) just so happens to be the son-in-law of sophomore Rep. Tim Remole (R-Excello). The two reps have more than family in common though - their districts each have one of the 10 power plants in the state.
Remole, Fitzwater focusing on utilities
Remole, Fitzwater focusing on utilities -
http://themissouritimes.com/15472/beasley-continuing-capitol-legacy/
Shana Beasley, legislator assistant to Rep. Tim Remole (R-Excello), is a passionately lively presence on the second floor of the Capitol. She has been a state employee for more than 15 years, 6 of which she served as the legislative contact for the Department of Revenue.
Beasley continuing Capitol legacy
Beasley continuing Capitol legacy -
http://themissouritimes.com/15457/koster-sues-13-municipalities-excessive-traffic-court-fines/
Attorney General Chris Koster announced to a room of reporters that he filed a civil lawsuit in the 21st judicial court of Missouri against 13 St. Louis County municipalities for violating a state law that caps how much revenue cities may collect via traffic tickets and court fees.
Koster sues 13 municipalities for excessive traffic, court fines
Koster sues 13 municipalities for excessive traffic, court fines -
http://themissouritimes.com/15419/this-week-in-missouri-politics-to-launch-sunday-on-abc-30-in-st-louis/
Scott Faughn, publisher of The Missouri Times, today announced the launch of This Week in Missouri Politics - a weekly television show that will cover the politics and public policy process of the state.
This Week in Missouri Politics to launch Sunday on ABC 30 in St. Louis
This Week in Missouri Politics to launch Sunday on ABC 30 in St. Louis -
http://themissouritimes.com/15414/st-louis-engineer-honored-american-institute-architects/
The Springfield chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) named Randy Martin of Byrne & Jones Construction its “2014 Craftsman of the Year” for work he did on athletic and recreational improvements at Missouri State University.
St. Louis engineer honored by American Institute of Architects
St. Louis engineer honored by American Institute of Architects -
http://themissouritimes.com/15408/curtman-wants-missouri-voters-decide-right-light-cameras/
Missouri’s Supreme Court announced earlier this month it would hear a case on the contentious automated right light cameras at use across the state. Rep. Pau Curtman, R-Union, has a bill at the heart of the issue.
Curtman wants Missouri voters to decide on Right Light Cameras
Curtman wants Missouri voters to decide on Right Light Cameras -
http://themissouritimes.com/15403/legislators-governor-reporters-tour-crumbling-capitol/
Incoming and current legislators joined Gov. Jay Nixon and a crowd of reporters to tour parts of the Capitol building in need of repair today.
Legislators, governor, reporters tour crumbling Capitol
Legislators, governor, reporters tour crumbling Capitol -
http://themissouritimes.com/15401/staff-changes-stenger-slay/
St. Louis County Executive-elect Steve Stenger continues to hire staff for his coming term while St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay appointed a new Director of Human Services.
Staff changes for Stenger, Slay
Staff changes for Stenger, Slay -
http://themissouritimes.com/15161/house-pre-files-61-bills/
Pre-filing for the Missouri General Assembly began yesterday, with the House contributing 58 bill proposals and 3 House Joint Resolutions (HJRs) for proposed constitutional amendments. The majority of the legislations are an echo of bills filed last session or direct responses to the civil unrest in Ferguson.
House pre-files 61 bills
House pre-files 61 legislations
Agriculture omnibus bill poised to move through senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An agriculture omnibus bill that failed a gubernatorial veto override by a single vote last year was perfected in the senate today without controversial language dealing with captive cervids, all but assuring it’s movement through the Missouri House. SB 12 deals with several agricultural provisions, most […]
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Bond, young veterans visit Capitol to lend support to SB287
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Former Missouri auditor, governor, and U.S. Senator Kit Bond was in the building today lending his support to Kansas City Republican Sen. Ryan Silvey’s SB287. The bill would allow veterans and their spouses and dependent children, as well as spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans, with […]
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Proposed judicial reforms go far beyond Macks Creek Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Last week, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt held the first hearing for his bill capping municipal revenue derived from traffic tickets and court fees. Later that day, Gov. Jay Nixon included in his broad State of the State address a push for reforms to local courts, and […]
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Automobile Dealers sue Revenue for violating equal protection rights
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Reuther Ford, Osage Industries and the Missouri Automobile Dealers filed a petition late this afternoon against the Missouri Department of Revenue and its Director Nia Ray asking the court to declare that Missouri law does not permit the department to issue a new motor vehicle dealers […]
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January ethics reports few and far between
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Former Speaker of the House and U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway was eager to release her fundraising numbers -$1.42 million in 2014 – and liberal groups were even more eager to analyze them yesterday. As the 15th of January came and went, many expected to see an […]
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Is Bart Korman running for governor?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Maybe. According the the Missouri Ethics Committee website, on November 29, 2014 Rep. Bart Korman, R-High Hill, modified his 2016 state representative campaign plans and has put his name in the running for governor. His office presented this statement when addressed about Rep. Korman’s potential in […]
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