Rep. Michael Corcoran District (D-77) today announced the House support on two important Amendments. Representative Corcoran’s amendment to the Missouri Quality Jobs Act improvement bill (HB313-Yates) will increase state funds from $500,000 to $1 million to help emerging growth companies survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. “Helping small businesses […]

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The Missouri Political News Service is investigating serious allegations coming out of Jefferson City. According to our sources, serious charges have been leveled by one legislator against another. We are gathering the facts, and if the allegations prove to be true, you know you will read it here first! Developing….

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Hat tip: amdarvon [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/3Er5nWkhvJM” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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What a freaking IDIOT! Related: Turner Report: Stevenson: I’m not prejudiced in any way From Political consultant John Hancock’s 2008 Election analysis: (page 4 & 5) “The McCain map may be the last time ever that Republicans carry the state with a ‘George W. Bush style” electoral map that maximizes rural votes while allowing the […]

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Sen. Jane Cunningham, R- discusses ways to provide predictability for homeowners regarding property taxes; touches on the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act, which addresses sexual misconduct; and informs citizens about free, state-sponsored Internet classes. Hat tip: MoSenCunningham  [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ii-rwrL-1Dw” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Hat tip: ChamberPR

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Looks like somebody dropped a dime on “Mr. Pelopidas” Prime Buzz Exclusive: The No. 2 lawmaker in the Missouri House owns an airplane with a prominent lobbyist and used the aircraft for travel throughout the 2008 campaign season, records show. Rep. Steven Tilley, a Perryville Republican, is a partner with lobbyist Travis Brown in Mid […]

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Hat tip: jasonrosenbaum: “This week, I try (and probably fail) at linking an awkward venture into a country-western bar with Gov.-elect Jay Nixon’s challenge of being a Democratic governor dealing with a Republican legislature.” [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/PdsdOutqNrc” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Is this is what happens when you become a state senator in what the limousine liberals call “fly over country.” You think you’re somebody?  This is from state Senator Jolie Justus’ blog Freshmeat: “Earlier this year I was selected to participate in a delegation of elected officials on a trip to China with the American […]

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Any politician who has a fundraiser at a professional “wrestling” event is alright in our book. But the separate legislation proposed by Reps.’ Joe “Nature Boy Smith” (R) and Talibdin “Who Stole My Baking Soda” El-Amin (D) goes a bit too far. In another example of bi-partisanship, (see below) these fine public servants want to […]

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