Slide Show: Democrat Days
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Koster addresses Democrat Days crowd over breakfast
HANNIBAL, Mo – Democratic candidates and supporters alike gathered this morning following the first night of Democrat Days at the Hannibal Inn in Hannibal, Missouri. The keynote and final speaker was Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster who made light of the set up of the Hannibal Inn and the conference […]
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Association Profile: Freedom of Road Riders
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The objectives of The Freedom of Road Riders have evolved since the group’s inception. The organization was created because the founder did not want to be forced to wear a helmet. This is still an issue for The Freedom of the Road Riders, they currently support […]
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Progress Missouri grows in influence at Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Progress Missouri inspires discord along party lines, but no group has been as successful at getting the Capitol talking. The association’s American Legislative Exchange Council trading cards were the buzz in the rotunda as legislators, lobbyists and staffers flipped through decks to find their favorite representatives […]
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Rising Star: Ryan Burke
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – It’s possible that Ryan Burke cares about one thing almost as much as politics. That’s soccer. Burke, 28, got more involved in politics during college when he was forced to give up his favorite sport after a series of surgeries. Politics, like soccer, is full of […]
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Roorda looking to continue Democrat legacy in the 22nd
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, announced his candidacy for the 22nd Senate district one year ago at the Hannibal Democrat Days. Since then, the four-term representative has earned a wide lead in fundraising and appears to be on track to hold a key Democratic seat. Roorda’s resume […]
READ MORE Sifton pushes major legislation and maintains bi-partisan friendships
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Democrats in the Senate have an uphill battle on legislative issues. A veto-proof majority for Republicans dominates the upper chamber, and when the most partisan issues rear their heads, the filibuster becomes one of the few avenues left to the minority party. Sen. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis, […]
READ MORE Staff Profile: Lisa Buhr
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Right now Lisa Buhr, LA for Rep. Michael Frame, D-Eureka, is living the dream. “This is my dream job, its so awesome to see the wheels of government in motion,” she said This mother of three finds herself with a full plate as she also is […]
READ MORE Ellinger withdraws from race in 86th District for medical reasons
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-University City, announced today that he has withdrawn from the 86th District Election. He cited health reasons, specifically, heart concerns that influenced him to withdraw from the race. Ellinger is, thus far, the only person who has filed in the 86th District. “I […]
READ MORE Staff Profile: Tucker Jobes, Chief of Staff for Sen. David Sater
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Tucker Jobes did not plan to stay in politics. Sen. David Sater’s, R-Barry County, Chief of Staff interned for Sen. Jack Goodman in 2006. He had already graduated from college but was considering going to law school. Then the economy crashed in 2008 and the thought […]
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