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11 months ago
By now you know everything about Tim Walz. Grew up in Nebraska. Joined the National Guard and eventually rose to the rank of command sergeant major. Moved to Minnesota and became a schoolteacher and high school football coach. Ran for Congress and won. Ran for governor and won. Two kids via IVF. Got his son ...continue reading "Meet Honey"
Kevin Drum

Missouri voters reject property tax break for child care facilities

11 months 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

Missouri voters reject property tax break for child care facilities

11 months 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 […]
Allison Kite

Denny Hoskins wins Republican nomination for Missouri secretary of state

11 months 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

11 months 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

Denny Hoskins wins Republican nomination for Missouri Secretary of State

11 months 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 […]
Jason Hancock

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

11 months 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 […]
Jason Hancock

Mike Kehoe wins Republican nomination for Missouri governor

11 months ago
Missouri Republicans ratified Gov. Mike Parson’s choice of successor Tuesday by nominating Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, rejecting the scion of a veteran political family and the disruptive tactics of the GOP’s most vocal faction. Kehoe trailed Ashcroft in most polls until this summer, when the $16 million campaign warchest he amassed in his campaign fund […]
Rudi Keller

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

11 months 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