As demonstrators gathered in Washington D.C., a peaceful demonstration was held outside the Missouri Capitol as well.
The Missouri Times
The Missouri House officially elected Rep. Rob Vescovo as Speaker of the House for the 101st General Assembly on the first day of session.
When the first day of the legislative session got underway Wednesday, any disruption of normal proceedings was expected to be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lawmakers quickly pivoted to address the rioting in Washington, D.C.
Republicans in Missouri’s congressional delegation are split on whether to certify the 2020 presidential election results.
Missouri agencies are testing wastewater and sewer systems for traces of the COVID-19 virus as part of a new tracking project.
First Capitol Advisors started off the new year with an addition to the team: Dave Berry.
As he enters his final term in the House, Rep. Shamed Dogan is looking at a possible future back home as the St. Louis County executive.
"Transit is critical to Missouri, and this funding is critical to sustaining transit operations across the state."
After more than a decade as a lobbyist, David Jackson is joining the leadership team of Gamble and Schlemeier.
"That’s how I see my role as a Democrat: being an advocate for the folks who need a voice, who are doing everything right but are still struggling to succeed."