JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Tony Dugger, R-Hartsville, resigned his seat in the House, effective Friday at noon. Dugger is resigning because he wants to…
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Dentons goes nationwide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Top flight lobbying firm Dentons announced Wednesday it will be expanding its state-based public policy and advocacy network into 44 new states,…
David Jackson heading to Gamble and Schlemeier
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The managing partner of the Gate Way Group has announced his decision to move to the largest government relations firm in…
Curtis presents bill to cut union exemption for lobbying
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Democrat presented a decidedly anti-union piece of legislation to the House Workforce Standards and Development Committee Thursday. Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis’,…
Nixon enthused, but wary, on proposed lobbying reform changes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon announced Tuesday, just a day before the start of the legislative session, that he was cautiously optimistic the…
Rowden pre-files legislation to cut lobbying ties between legislators
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As he gears up for a state senate seat race against fellow Rep. Stephen Webber, D-Columbia, Rep. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, pre-filed just…
Smith to remain with Anthem
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – David Smith, regional vice president of government affairs for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, will remain in his position…
Alferman aims to propose lobbying ethics reform in legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon released an op-ed this week, in which the governor hit on a subject that may make the most…
McIntosh can thank his success to sweet potatoes and Dick Webster
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Richard McIntosh, partner at the influential Flotron & McIntosh lobbying firm, started in the Capitol, has sweet potatoes to thank for his…
Q&A with Rep. Lyndall Fraker
The Missouri House of Representatives came under scrutiny after a House committee held a meeting at the Jefferson City Country Club. Chair Lyndall Fraker’s Utility…