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July 16, 2019

How Schmitt’s dedication to his family translates to a love for the law

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July 16, 2019

Bayer plans to bring 500 new jobs to Missouri with relocation

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July 15, 2019

July 2019 filings: Campaigns, candidates for Missouri legislature building war chests for 2020

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July 15, 2019

July 2019 statewide office filings: What we learned

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Next Steps: Rape kit access

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    • Photos: 2019 Legislative Ball
    • Photos: 2019 Swearing In
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    • Audit finds former bookkeeper misappropriated over $286,000 from the Plattsburg Special Road District
    • Missouri moves to expand state’s disaster declaration to include FEMA assistance for residents in 21 additional counties
    • Jason Davidson announces candidacy for HD 48
    • Dean Plocher appointed to national law group
    • Jake Silverman joins Strategic Capitol Consulting 
  • 1 Alisha Shurr
    • Bayer plans to bring 500 new jobs to Missouri with relocation
    • AgTech experts highlight industry during House committee hearing
    • July 2019 filings: Campaigns, candidates for Missouri legislature building war chests for 2020
    • July 2019 quarterly filings: Committees
    • July 2019 quarterly filings: State Senate
  • 1 Ashley Jost
    • Combines and conference calls: Munzlinger talks about his life as a full-time farmer and senator
    • Mazur, legislators talk next steps in state employee pay increases
    • Kelly could pursue Senate depending on Webber’s plans, but won’t run for House seat again
    • Kelly speaks to Show-Me Cannabis town hall, expresses support of legalization efforts
    • Hagler to leave Dept. of Agriculture, Bozoian appointed as acting director
  • 1 Ben Striker
    • St. Louis County attorneys remain persistent in Confide lawsuit against former Gov. Eric Greitens
    • Stenger, Krewson to meet with new Missouri Governor Mike Parson
    • Greitens’ resignation part of deal with St. Louis circuit attorney to drop felony computer tampering charge
    • UPDATE: Jackson County prosecutor agrees to serve as special prosecutor in Greitens’ invasion of privacy case, Gardner blocked from case
    • Former lead investigator in Greitens’ invasion of privacy case invokes 5th amendment during deposition
  • 1 Benjamin Peters
    • MHDC swears in new members, signs off on FY2019 budget
    • AFL-CIO radio ad marks historic media investment in African American and Spanish-speaking communities
    • National report shows progress in Missouri’s mission to provide high-speed internet to schools
    • Munzlinger urges votes against Amendment 3, citing concerns of eminent domain violations
    • Treasurer Schmitt announces MO ABLE to Work Initiative during Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • 1 Ben Kleine, Reporter
    • Association profile: KidsFirst fights for appropriations, criminal code revision
    • Sales tax increase amendment passes House, to face stiffer opposition in Senate
    • PSC commissioner receives scouting honor
    • Construction yet to begin on North Side Project, Senate standing in the way
    • House Utilities Committee struggling with tracker legislation, amendment possibly forthcoming
  • 1 Brian Robbins
    • Greitens blasts Gardner on social media, claiming she ‘directly contradicted allegations in the House report’
    • Wagner blasts Greitens, states that he’s unfit to lead Missouri
    • Judge issues tentative gag order in Greitens case
    • Krewson, Stenger ask governor to fill long vacated Bi-State Development Board seat
    • Judge denies Greitens’ defense team’s request for trial by judge
  • 1 Brittany Ruess, Reporter
    • Butler pursues Wieland’s House seat
    • Food security expert reviews the Missouri Hunger Atlas, identifies trends
    • Association profile: The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association
    • Urban Agriculture Act takes effect, begins implementation
    • A look inside urban farming efforts in St. Louis and Kansas City
  • 1 Clayton Times
    • Judge waives appearances in Greitens’ computer tampering case until July 2
    • Cole County prosecutor will not file criminal charges against Greitens
    • As newspapers struggle, McCaskill hopes to suspend paper tariffs
    • Greitens’ lawyer to file police report accusing investigator of perjury
    • BREAKING: Greitens invasion of privacy case dismissed, Gardner seeking special prosecutor
  • 1 Collin Reischman
    • University of Missouri nixes contracts with Planned Parenthood, keeps one standing
    • Austin elected assistant floor leader
    • Richard, Kehoe, Onder ascend to leadership posts
    • Mazur to leave AFSCME
    • St. Louis minimum wage hike headed to court
  • 1 Danielle Mae Franklin
    • Nasheed calls for withdrawal of Better Together ballot initiative
    • Galloway, May, Billings bring in crowd at NWPC-STL Galvanizing Gutsy Women gala
    • Grier, Swan speak on legislation giving all Missourians access to ‘meaningful work’
    • AG Schmitt announces safer streets initiative
    • Nasheed to run for Board of Aldermen president
  • 1 David Lee
    • Increased deer hunting numbers bode well for Share the Harvest
    • State officials applaud court ruling on Waters of the United States
    • Moving Wall brings over 30,000 to Capitol
    • Ladylike Politics: McCaskill’s memoir highlights what it means to be a lady today
    • Masquerade ball coming to the Capitol
  • 1 Eli Yokley
    • Where Republicans could find the votes for ‘right-to-work’
  • 1 Gary Gurecki, Multi-Media Reporter
    • Eyes On: District 6 Senate Race
    • Capital Profile: Elizabeth Zerr
    • Slideshow: Protesters for impeachment
    • Staff Profile: Fredrick Doss
    • Association Profile: Arch Grants
  • 1 Guest
    • Opinion: Congress should require disclosure of past flooding in homes
    • Opinion: A new era of child care has come to Missouri and we should embrace it
    • Letter to the Editor: Blunt fighting for local communities
    • Opinion: No ‘safe spaces’ for feral hogs on public lands
    • Opinion: The industrial Midwest is thriving under Trump, and here’s why
  • 1 Hunter Bassler
    • How Mississippi County changed the course of the Civil War
    • Female Missouri leaders encourage involvement in politics at conference
  • 1 Jack Treu
    • Hawley celebrates Trump’s actions against Obama-era environmental regulations
    • New TV special sheds light on Messer investigation
    • Missouri Rising releasing first TV ad in support of tort reform
    • TWMP Overtime panel talks possible US Senate contenders for McCaskill in 2018
    • House committee passes 20-week abortion ban
  • 1 Jennifer Bukowsky
    • BUKOWSKY: Missouri Girl to Manhattan Girl – Go Buy a Gun. Your Ex-Boyfriend Eric Schneiderman May Want to Kill You.
    • BUKOWSKY: Your Phone is Your Castle
    • BUKOWSKY: Blue Missouri?
    • BUKOWSKY: Change the Terms of the Limits
    • Spring Break Takeaway: Ignorance Was Bliss
  • 1 Kaden Quinn
    • Freshmen to Watch: Representative Doug Richey
    • Freshmen to Watch: Representative Matt Sain
    • Freshmen to Watch: Representative Robert Sauls
    • Freshmen to Watch: Senator Cindy O’Laughlin
    • Freshmen to Watch: Representative Keri Ingle
  • 1 Kaitlyn Schallhorn
    • This Week in the PSC: July 17, 2019
    • How Schmitt’s dedication to his family translates to a love for the law
    • John Voss, Cape Girardeau businessman, announces bid for state representative
    • July 2019 statewide office filings: What we learned
    • July 2019 quarterly filings: State House
  • 1 Kelsey Wingo
    • Special Olympics, sponsored by Capitol players, to build campus in Jefferson City
    • Chappelle-Nadal elected as senator same age as grandmother’s first census recording
    • Is Bart Korman running for governor?
    • Missourians may vote on marijuana legalization in 2016
    • Basye enjoyed campaign, looking forward to serving the 47th
  • 1 Landon Bernskoetter
    • Judge denies injunction to Planned Parenthood
  • 1 Michael Layer
    • Cunningham: HCB3 replacement will be ‘hopefully one of the first bills in regular session’
    • Mathews promising GOP control in House
    • MHFRC approves over $40 million in new application, $143 million in extensions
    • Bondon elected as MHFRC chair
    • Driskell resignation gives Greitens fifth seat to appoint on Board of Education
  • 1 Missouri Times Editorial Board
    • Our Opinion: Parson’s appointments have been stellar thus far
    • Our Opinion: Hawley’s policies trump McCaskill’s personality for U.S. Senate
    • It’s time for the Governor to fill the expired terms of the Bi-State board of directors
    • The first editorial from the Missouri Times
    • Rep. Miller withdraws from floor leader’s race
  • 1 Missouri Times Magazine
    • EXIT SURVEY: Sen. Brian Munzlinger, 18th District
    • EXIT SURVEY: Rep. Shawn Rhoads, 154th District
    • EXIT SURVEY: Rep. Kevin Engler, 116th District
    • 20 QUESTIONS WITH… Rep. Steven Roberts
    • EXIT SURVEY: Sen. Jay Wasson, 20th District
  • 1 Piper Salvator
    • Sen. Keaveny and Rep. Diehl speak at annual Missouri League Legislative Conference
    • Nixon announces his steps to move forward with a new NFL stadium
    • Sen. Romine pushes to require another step in submitting a state implementation plan to the EPA
    • Blunt continues fight in Senate against Obama’s Executive Order on immigration
    • Sen. Kraus’s military service prepares him for senate leadership
  • 1 Rachael Herndon Dunn
    • Advisory committee approves medical marijuana officer background application questions
    • Medical marijuana facility application questions revised for economic impact and competitiveness
    • Committee approves seven questions for dispensary applications
    • Committee unanimously approves amended questions for cultivator applications
    • April 2019 Quarterly Filings: What We Learned
  • 1 Rachael Herndon Dunn
    • DHSS releases draft rules on medical marijuana ahead of additional public forums
    • Roorda ups ante in JeffCo executive race on heels of Revis win
    • Is the tape real? Greitens’ former mistress confirms through lawyer statement
  • 1 Scott Moyers
    • Richardson names Forsee, Washington, Sinquefield, and Duncan to Mizzou commission
    • PSC denies Great Plains request for expedited answer on Westar deal
    • Missouri Chamber frustrated by Nixon vetoes
    • Koster calls for legislature to get PDMP done
    • MEC dismisses Hawley complaint
  • 1 Scott Faughn
    • This week in Missouri Politics column: One more day, one day more
    • This Week in Missouri Politics: Setting the stage for 2020
    • This Week in Missouri Politics: What’s Next
    • Now that everyone knows what I’ve known all along about Eric Greitens 
    • Updating the players in the Greitens investigation
  • 1 The Missouri Times
    • Richard Stewart to fill vacancy as 21st circuit judge
    • Five state teams receive Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity
    • Missouri Gaming Association elects officers for 2019 board of directors
    • Audit finds continued failure to adequately review child care providers
    • Parson urges protective actions as flooding impacts spread
  • 1 Rachael Herndon - SYSADMIN
    • Koster endorsed by the National Rifle Association
  • 1 Tim Curtis
    • Top State Senate Races: A Week in Review
    • Several house candidates behind on filing Missouri Ethics Commission quarterly report
    • Greitens trims Koster’s lead as Trump surges in Missouri
    • Clashes over Amendment 3 continue as questions arise over appropriation of funds
    • Rowden ad challenges Webber on public safety
  • 1 Travis Zimpfer
    • This Week in the Governor’s Office: Week of June 26
    • Fischer to become next Supreme Court Chief Justice
    • Democrats bemoan ‘reckless’ tax plan from Greitens’ committee
    • Hanaway to lead new Husch Blackwell project
    • Soybean Merchandising Council wins appeal in IP case
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    • Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services names new Chief of Public Information
    • Congressman Smith Writes Second Shutdown Salary Check to Rolla Pregnancy Resource Center
    • One on One with Jon Dalton, Mayor of Town and Country
    • Jay Atkins: The Man Behind the Lobbyist
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Corrections Drugs Legislature motimesblog.com Public Safety and Health Senate
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Senators team up on criminal justice reform proposal

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019
Kaitlyn Schallhorn

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two senators from different sides of the aisle teamed up to […]

Departments Drugs Executive Branch Humanities and Emerging Issues motimesblog.com Policy
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Medical marijuana: From voter approval to functioning industry

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018
Alisha Shurr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The road to Missourians accessing medical marijuana for treatment of serious […]

Drugs Governor Health motimesblog.com
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Gov. Parson signs legislation to aid fight against opioid addiction, support family caregivers

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018
Benjamin Peters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A bill signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson seeks to […]

Drugs Health House Legislature motimesblog.com Policy
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Committee hears emotion-packed testimony on Neely’s medical marijuana bill

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018
Alisha Shurr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —  Jane Suozzi’s daughter, Kim, knowingly and willingly broke the law in […]

Drugs House Humanities and Emerging Issues Kansas City motimesblog.com Press Release - Government
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Ellington files legislation to legalize marijuana in Missouri

January 12, 2018March 9, 2018
Press Release

  House Bill 1989 would prohibit possession, use, purchase or transport of marijuana JEFFERSON CITY, […]

Drugs motimesblog.com Press Release - Government Senate
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Sifton files legislation to keep heroin dealers off Missouri streets by increasing penalties and jail time

December 4, 2017
Press Release

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Senator Scott Sifton (D-Affton) has filed Senate Bill 589, legislation […]

Drugs motimesblog.com Press Release - Government
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RELEASE: Data shows NPLEx continues to be a dynamic tool to block the illegal sale of PSE in Missouri

November 9, 2017
Press Release

Representative Sara Walsh commends the continued effectiveness of NPLEx in 2017 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State […]

Attorney General Business Courts Drugs Executive Branch Health Humanities and Emerging Issues motimesblog.com Policy Public Safety and Health Regulations
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Hawley issues Civil Investigative Demands to opioid distributers

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017
Michael Layer

Attorney General also remarks on PDMP JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri attorney general Josh Hawley […]

Drugs Health Humanities and Emerging Issues motimesblog.com Policy Veterans
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Turning a New Leaf: Missouri veterans’ fight to save lives through medical cannabis reform

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017
Michael Layer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Joshua Lee gained popularity in April when he posted a photo […]

Capitol Culture Drugs Humanities and Emerging Issues motimesblog.com Public Safety and Health Veterans
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Top medicinal cannabis researcher emboldens medical marijuana legislation effort with visit

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017
Michael Layer

Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations says cannabidiol (CDB) oil invaluable in treating PTSD JEFFERSON CITY, […]

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