Five questions with Rep. Nate Walker, R-Kirksville
1. What was your first campaign experience? This would have been as a young child campaigning for my Uncle Ronald M. Belt in my Mother’s arms at what they used to call “pie suppers” in North Missouri. Campaigning was a family affair. My Uncle served in the House during the …
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Rolling list of interim committees
As House and Senate leadership continue to announce interim committees and appoint chairs and members, The Missouri Times will update this document to reflect those changes. Senate Interim Committees Senate Interim Committee on Capital Improvement Assessment and Planning (announced June 18) – Purpose: To gather input on State Capital improvement needs …
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Teacher evaluations, budget concerns, school choice on forefront of education reform
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With a fresh push at re-examining how public school teachers are evaluated and a new state Supreme Court ruling on school choice, education reformers across the state are eying the upcoming year as a major turning point for public education. For the state’s unaccredited districts like …
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Parson reflects on his “most productive session yet” following the Floor Leader race loss
ST. LOUIS — When Sen. Mike Parson, R-Polk County, lost the race for Majority Floor Leader before session started, he was admittedly disappointed, as most anyone would be. But, “life goes on,” he said, and he prepared for what would be one of the most productive, rewarding and busiest sessions …
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Five questions with Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit
1. What was your first campaign experience? Probably here [in my hometown], speaking to a group of people when I first ran. I know much more than I knew three years ago when I first started running for office and I think that the way I’m able to talk with …
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Senators discuss uncertain future for tax credit reform
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Senators from both sides of the aisle are indicating there will be no significant reform of the state’s $600 million dollar tax credit programs — which the Republican legislature and Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon both have said are in dire need of reforms — before the end …
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Newman rallies supporters against bill that seeks to nullify federal gun laws
ST. LOUIS — One state representative is taking it in her own hands — with the help of supporting groups — to combat legislation that was truly agreed and finally passed during session which seeks to nullify federal gun laws within Missouri. Rep. Stacey Newman, D-St. Louis, said the effort …
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Who’s hot & who’s not: June 3 issue
The Missouri Channel is HOT If you haven’t already had the chance to, be sure to check out the Secretary of State’s new web page “The Missouri Channel.” Every audio debate from session in both chambers is posted, courtesy of the Secretary of State’s office. Rep. Kathie Conway is HOT …
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Report card: Lobbyists, associations grade the 2013 session
ST. LOUIS — Following the story at the end of session where House and Senate leadership reflected on the session’s trials and triumphs, The Missouri Times decided to reach out to as many legislators, lobbyists and associations as possible and get their input. We asked what letter grade they would give the …
READ MORE Kansas City Public Schools face possible state intervention, education reformers eye ballot initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When a stripped-down version of an education reform bill, Senate Bill 125, passed through both chambers of the General Assembly near the end of the 2013 legislative session, everybody knew what part of the state would be most impacted. The bill — which deals primarily with …
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