Politics

The Newton County Democratic party is calling on Gov. Mike Kehoe to hold a special election to fill the Missouri House District, responding to the sudden vacancy.

House Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins says Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker has too often decided cases in ways that buck GOP priorities.

The GOP majority in the state Senate is showing more cohesion than it has in years and the upper chamber is already sending bills to the House for action.

The Cape Girardeau native was elected as the leader of the Missouri Republican Party earlier this month.

Missouri Republicans have made multiple attempts in recent years to raise the approval percentage a proposed constitutional amendment needs in order to pass.

Peter Kinder defeated former state Sen. Bill Eigel in the race to lead the Missouri GOP.

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s speech comes as his budget remains somewhat flat compared to previous years.

A minor party can become a major party and be entitled to nominate its general election candidates at the August primary if its candidate for governor receives more than 5 percent of the statewide vote.

Newsmax remains widely available in Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri

The attorney becomes the first person of color to serve in a statewide office. Malek, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson, says he intends to run for the position at the end of this term.