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Dec 31, 2018

Veteran county prosecutor sounds off and signs out

For nearly 28 years as St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, Robert McCulloch has never minced words — and on the eve of his departure, he wasn’t about to start. In a wide-ranging interview with Missouri Lawyers Media, the 67-year-old had plenty to say about his professional past and future, his successor as of Jan. 1 […]

Dec 24, 2018

Trump’s coalition cracking over his policies and personality

Jill Mott doesn’t like the tweets. The hard line on the border is too hard. And when asked whether she will vote for President Donald Trump a second time, she lets out a long, deep sigh. “That is the question,” said Mott, a Republican from suburban Detroit. In her moment of hesitancy, Mott is the […]

Dec 24, 2018

Trump’s coalition cracking over his policies and personality

Jill Mott doesn’t like the tweets. The hard line on the border is too hard. And when asked whether she will vote for President Donald Trump a second time, she lets out a long, deep sigh. “That is the question,” said Mott, a Republican from suburban Detroit. In her moment of hesitancy, Mott is the […]

Dec 6, 2018

GOP’s Hawley spent $11M on successful Senate bid

Republican Josh Hawley’s campaign spent about $11 million to successfully unseat Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill despite the Democratic incumbent’s significant financial advantage during their marquee U.S. Senate race, according to campaign finance reports released Thursday. A month after the key GOP win, records show that Hawley spent about $3.9 million between Oct. 18 and Nov. [&helli[...]

Dec 6, 2018

GOP’s Hawley spent $11M on successful Senate bid

Republican Josh Hawley’s campaign spent about $11 million to successfully unseat Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill despite the Democratic incumbent’s significant financial advantage during their marquee U.S. Senate race, according to campaign finance reports released Thursday. A month after the key GOP win, records show that Hawley spent about $3.9 million between Oct. 18 and Nov. [&helli[...]

Dec 5, 2018

Corlew resigns early from lost House seat

This post has been updated with comments from Kevin Corlew. A prominent attorney member of the Missouri House resigned on Dec. 5 after losing re-election last month. State Rep. Kevin Corlew, R-Kansas City and a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, said in a resignation letter that serving in the District 14 seat had been […]

Dec 4, 2018

Three legislators resign before end of term

Three Missouri lawmakers have resigned before a new constitutional amendment takes effect forcing lawmakers to wait longer to become lobbyists. Democratic Sen. Jake Hummel said in a statement Tuesday that he left office early because he wanted to preserve his ability to register as a lobbyist. Under current law, he must wait six months after […]

Dec 4, 2018

Three legislators resign before end of term

Three Missouri lawmakers have resigned before a new constitutional amendment takes effect forcing lawmakers to wait longer to become lobbyists. Democratic Sen. Jake Hummel said in a statement Tuesday that he left office early because he wanted to preserve his ability to register as a lobbyist. Under current law, he must wait six months after […]

Nov 16, 2018

Women elected in record numbers to state legislatures

Women’s winning streak in this year’s elections has extended to statehouses across the country. More than 2,000 women will serve in state legislatures when those chambers convene for their upcoming sessions, representing roughly a quarter of all state lawmakers across the country. That mark will eclipse the record of 1,875 who served this year, according […]

Nov 16, 2018

Women elected in record numbers to state legislatures

Women’s winning streak in this year’s elections has extended to statehouses across the country. More than 2,000 women will serve in state legislatures when those chambers convene for their upcoming sessions, representing roughly a quarter of all state lawmakers across the country. That mark will eclipse the record of 1,875 who served this year, according […]

Nov 14, 2018

Overheating machines complicate Florida’s recount battle

The drama surrounding the Florida election recount is poised to intensify as lawyers return to court ahead of a Thursday deadline to complete the review of two key races that seems increasingly out of reach in a Democratic stronghold. Much of the trouble centers on Palm Beach County, where tallying machines have overheated. That’s caused […]

Nov 14, 2018

Overheating machines complicate Florida’s recount battle

The drama surrounding the Florida election recount is poised to intensify as lawyers return to court ahead of a Thursday deadline to complete the review of two key races that seems increasingly out of reach in a Democratic stronghold. Much of the trouble centers on Palm Beach County, where tallying machines have overheated. That’s caused […]

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