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St. Louisan Dave Wasinger wins Republican primary for Missouri lieutenant governor

8 months 2 weeks ago
Dave Wasinger secured the Republican nomination for Missouri’s lieutenant governor on Tuesday, emerging out of a crowded primary where candidates spent millions seeking the office. With all precincts reporting, Wasinger led state Sen. Lincoln Hough of Springfield by just under 7,500 votes. Wasinger is an attorney from St. Louis who has not previously held elected office. The lieutenant governor is next in line for governor, sits on various boards and breaks ties in the state Senate. In Missouri,…
Clara Bates

State of Missouri recalls more than 2K cannabis products over improper testing

8 months 2 weeks ago
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has recalled 2,649 cannabis products sold under the Twenty Twenty brand name. The recalled products included flower, ground flower and pre-rolled joints in various packaging and strains. The DCR said no adverse reactions for the products have been reported to the agency at this time. It said the recalled marijuana products were not in compliance because they were tested at the unprocessed bud/flower stage, rather than being tested at the final…
Jonathan Fong

Missouri voters reject property tax break for child care facilities

8 months 2 weeks ago
Missouri voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt by lawmakers to exempt child care facilities from paying property taxes, an incentive supporters hoped would help with the state’s day care shortage. When the Associated Press called the race at 10:30 p.m., more than 54% of Missourians had voted against amending the Missouri Constitution to offer the property tax exemption. It’s one of several attempts by lawmakers in recent years to take action on the state’s shortage of child care facilities. “This…
Allison Kite

Denny Hoskins wins Republican nomination for Missouri secretary of state

8 months 2 weeks ago
State Sen. Denny Hoskins emerged from an eight-way primary Tuesday to capture the Republican nomination for Missouri secretary of state.  He was declared the winner by the Associated Press at 10:15 p.m., holding 24% of the vote. Hoskins served in the Army National Guard before becoming a certified public accountant. He has represented Warrensburg in the state House and Senate, leaving the legislature after this year because of term limits. His statehouse career is defined in recent years by…
Jason Hancock

Bob Onder defeats Kurt Schaefer to win GOP nomination in 3rd Congressional District

8 months 2 weeks ago
Former state Sen. Bob Onder is the Republican nominee in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating another former state lawmaker to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer. The Associated Press called the race at 10:15 p.m., with Onder leading former state Sen. Kurt Schaefer 45% to 39%.  Onder is a physician who ran for Congress and lost to Luetkemeyer in 2008. During his two terms as a member of the Missouri Senate, he earned a reputation as one of the most vocal members of the…
Jason Hancock

Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Democratic primary for St. Louis seat in Congress

8 months 2 weeks ago
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for the 1st District Congressional seat on Tuesday, capping a showdown between the highest profile political figures to emerge from the Ferguson uprising 10 years ago.  The Associated Press called the at 10 p.m. with Bell holding 51% of the vote, Bush at 46% and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal at 3%.  DOWNLOAD the free SLBJ app for breaking news alerts on your phone  “I am deeply honored…
Jason Hancock