Missouri Republicans make gains, build veto-proof majority
Republicans won a veto-proof supermajority in the Missouri House on Tuesday, picking up at least four seats and shrinking Democratic power in the state legislature to an historic low.
Chris Molendorp
Missouri at center point of sexual politics
State Rep. Chris Molendorp was in the hot seat. His colleagues were one vote shy of the mark needed to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of legislation expanding Missouri’s religious exemption from mandates to include birth control coverage …
Citing religious freedom, Missouri lawmakers override Nixon's veto of birth-control bill
Missouri lawmakers voted Wednesday to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto and allow employers to refuse to provide health insurance coverage for birth …
Lawmakers overturn Nixon's veto of contraception bill
Bill allows employers to refuse to provide health insurance coverage for birth control.
Missouri House does not overturn auto sales tax veto
Republican leader says override would have needed a large number of Democrats to be successful.
Chris Koster, a political survivor, goes for re-election
Nearly five years ago, Chris Koster left the Republican Party, explaining that he no longer was a good fit. “My vision for …
Health plan on Missouri ballot, no matter court ruling
No matter whether the federal health care law stands or falls before the U.S. Supreme Court, Missouri voters will get to register their opinions this November on whether the governor should be allowed to set up an online …
Steelman announces backing from 47 state reps
Lawmakers mostly from rural Missouri sign up for her Senate campaign
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, tea party face similar challenges
Leaving a House Republican caucus meeting one morning, Rep. Vicky Hartzler had to pause a moment to get her bearings.
Mo. House vote to approve redistricting map
The 96-55 roll call by which the Missouri House voted Wednesday to approve legislation redrawing the state’s congressional districtscongressional redistricting map.Voting “yes” were 93 Republicans…
Missouri ponders creating a health insurance exchange
JEFFERSON CITY | Missouri residents and small businesses would be able to compare prices and purchase health care in a state-sponsored marketplace under legislation heard Tuesday in a House committee.
GOP makes gains in Jefferson City
Republicans picked up two seats for the Missouri General Assembly in Tuesday’s general election.
Missouri House, 123rd District
Republican Chris Molendorp wants another term in Missouri’s 123rd House District.
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