“The discharge petition and Schatz’s ruling against Onder’s point of order were both nuclear events. The chamber was finished at that point,” Eigel said. “We had two final choices at that point; one, filibuster for 24 hours and then likely sustain a PQ, or allow the map to come to a vote and adjourn the session.”
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This week Grundy County was the newest addition on the "Show Me Missourah" podcast, hosted by Scott Faughn.
“The Senate hearing devolved into the shit-show we all knew was coming, but this was a Broadway play level shit-show instead of the community theater level shit-show we were prepared for,” they said.
"Those who earn too little to pay income taxes aren't a part of this, they're paying other taxes, they're contributing to general revenue, but they're left entirely out of this," Traci Gleason, a spokesperson for the Missouri Budget Project said.
Two years before the gubernatorial election, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has received another endorsement, this time from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri.
Jay Wasson, who has launched his congressional bid in the 7th district, is reportedly leading the race according to a poll released by his campaign manager.
The Missouri Times spoke to the three senators in the room when the final deal was cut to pass the map. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, and de facto leader of the senate conservative caucus, Senator Bill Eigel.
Hillyard, Inc. announced today it will expand in St. Joseph, investing more than $50 million and retaining more than 200 high-paying jobs in the area.
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) announced their endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe for governor of Missouri today.
The Missouri Alliance of YMCAs, Bass Pro Shops, and Kids Win Missouri raised awareness about the risk of drowning on the steps of the State Capitol.