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Vivek Malek wins Republican nomination for Missouri treasurer

11 months ago
State Treasurer Vivek Malek defeated multiple challengers Tuesday to hold on to his party’s nomination to keep his job this fall.  The Associated Press called the race for Malek at 9 p.m. He will face Democrat Mark Osmack and Libertarian John A. Hartwig Jr. in November.   “I want to thank my family and everyone who gave their time and energy to this campaign,” Malek said in a statement posted on social media. “I am humbled to receive the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. It…
Annelise Hanshaw

Vivek Malek wins Republican nomination for Missouri Treasurer

11 months ago
State Treasurer Vivek Malek defeated multiple challengers Tuesday to hold on to his party’s nomination to keep his job this fall.  The Associated Press called the race for Malek at 9 p.m. He will face Democrat Mark Osmack and Libertarian John A. Hartwig Jr. in November.   “I want to thank my family and everyone who […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Racked by Extreme Heat, One Worker Died on the Job.

11 months ago
From The Wall Street Journal:  Justin “Cory” Foster, a lineman who often traveled to storm-ravaged communities to help restore electricity, was used to working in searing summer weather as he perched atop utility poles to install wires. But as the heat index climbed to 113 degrees Fahrenheit on a job in Marshall, Texas, last year, […]
Dede Hance

Andrew Bailey defeats Will Scharf to capture GOP nomination for attorney general

11 months ago
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey survived a tough primary challenge from a member of former president Donald Trump’s legal team on Tuesday to win the GOP nomination for a full term in office.  His opponent, Will Scharf, conceded the race shortly before 8:30 p.m. with Bailey leading 62% to 37%. Bailey was appointed attorney general by Gov. Mike Parson in November 2022. At the time Bailey was Parson’s general counsel and had no experience in elected office.  An Army veteran and former…
Anna Spoerre

Andrew Bailey defeats Will Scharf to capture GOP nomination for attorney general

11 months ago
COLUMBIA — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey survived a tough primary challenge from a member of former president Donald Trump’s legal team on Tuesday to win the GOP nomination for a full term in office.  His opponent, Will Scharf, conceded the race shortly before 8:30 p.m. with Bailey leading 62% to 37%. Bailey soon addressed […]
Anna Spoerre

Blog: Videos and results from Missouri primary election night

11 months ago
ST. LOUIS --  Missouri voters are set to nominate a Republican candidate for governor and other statewide offices, likely deciding the next leaders of a strongly conservative state currently without any Democratic statewide officials. Another high-profile race in the St. Louis area is the Democratic matchup in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Incumbent candidate Cori Bush [...]
Joe Millitzer

Election results: August 6, Missouri primary

11 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri’s primary election was August 6, 2024. Voters decided on which candidates got a spot on the November ballot and also weighed in on key issues. The stakes are high. The U.S. Congress, Governor, Attorney General, and other top state positions were up for grabs. Results are below.
Joe Millitzer

Opinion: Good Codes Will Enable Offsite

11 months ago
From Offsite Builder:  About 12 years ago, a group of offsite luminaries, representing multiple perspectives from manufacturers, contractors, academia, designers and developers, came together to establish a forum for all those wishing to advance the use of offsite construction. Thus, was born the National Institute of Building Science’s (NIBS) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC). One of […]
Kacey Crawley

Construction Leaders Can Showcase Tech Savvy Without Losing Trade Roots

11 months ago
From Contractor Magazine:  In the construction industry, the challenge isn’t just about tackling today’s projects but also about building an enduring business amid a decades-long labor shortage. The rising costs and uncertain job prospects associated with traditional college paths are making the trades a viable alternative to help fill this labor gap. But to truly […]
Kacey Crawley