Capitol metal detectors go guardless as of July 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Great Missouri Capitol Metal Detector experiment is set to come to an end with the start of a new fiscal year next month. As of July 1, the budget...
Category: Capitol Culture
Can Governor Greitens and the legislature find some common ground?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret that there’s a good amount of tension between some legislators and the Governor’s Office, and it’s only been increasing as time continues to pass. Over the first...
Senators’ non-official bipartisan committee looks to change the conversation on dark money
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Senate may not be moving forward in any official capacity with actions regarding an investigation into Gov. Eric Greitens, but it by no means signals the end of the...
Onder details the need for urgency regarding special session on abortion
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sen. Bob Onder made an appearance on the June 11 epsiode of This Week in Missouri Politics to speak about the bill he and other legislators will be promoting during...
St. Louis County NAACP to honor California Congresswoman Waters
ST. LOUIS – Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-California, will be the keynote speaker at the St. Louis County NAACP’s 2017 Freedom Fund Leadership Dinner. She, along with former Missouri Gov. Bob Holden, will receive the Margaret...
Local activist O’Laughlin rises amid state politics, considering running for election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – From the small town of Shelbina, Cindy O’Laughlin has become a well-known figure in conservative circles throughout the state. Throughout her career, she’s been a number of things: a dedicated...
Despite youth, Scott takes on veteran role in Eigel’s office
Jacob Scott has been a familiar face in the Missouri Capitol since 2014, as he has become one of the top young staffers on the Senate side of the building. His auspicious start in...
Anthes to be honored as Distinguished Member of the Regiment for historic 16th Infantry
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A decorated Missouri veteran is now being honored by the very company he had led, one that may be one of the most well-known in U.S. history. Captain Erik J....
What you need to know about Missouri’s evolving campaign finance laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Josh Hawley announced last week that he would appeal a decision from U.S. District Court Judge Ortrie Smith from early May that found many parts of Missouri’s new...
Cierpiot announces his run for Senate
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Sunday, House Majority Floor Leader Mike Cierpiot appeared on This Week Missouri Politics’ June 4 episode to make a special announcement in regards to the future of his career....
