Now that the dust from the midterm elections has settled a bit, leadership elections are next. Both chambers of the General Assembly decided who will represent them on their respective floors this session.
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Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit was elected House Floor Leader in a closely fought contest with Rep. Michael Haffner of Cass Coutny.
Rep. Tracy McCreery has won the seat for Senate District 24.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has won his election for United States Senate.
In the last few days there is a movement afoot to encourage Senator Koenig run for Pro Tem instead of Floor Leader.
The special session has come to a close. Governor Mike Parson has signed two pieces of legislation straight from the General assembly.
Hough moved SB 3 and SB 5 be combined into one bill and then moved to perfection. He also moved for the adoption of it.
My latest This Week in Missouri Politics column: Plocher takes command to pass the agriculture bill.
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) gathered inside the Capitol rotunda to rally about a few of the most pressing issues for Missouri legislators and citizens alike: tax cuts and agriculture tax credits.
The Governor is right about the need for relief, but, unfortunately his approach to meeting those needs will only make matters worse for most of us.