University of Missouri Law Professor Richard Reuben was a Supreme Court news reporter in 1991 when Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. He thinks Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, whose accused current nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault can thank Ms. Hill for more favorable conditions to come forth with such […]
A self-employed veterinarian wants to be the next Missouri State Representative in a district that includes a portion of mid-Missouri’s Columbia. Maren Bell Jones says she learned a lot about voter issues when making house calls for her work. A Republican woman is trying to defeat a female who is the only Democratic […]
Putnam County R-1 Government students will assist the Putnam County Democratic Committee in holding a debate and candidate meet and greet next week. Putnam County teacher and administrator Mary Comstock and Government teacher Chris Lindhoff will moderate the debate at the commons of the high school in Unionville Tuesday evening at 6:30. Background on the […]
Absentee ballots for November 6th’s General Election are now available at the Grundy and Livingston County Clerks’ Offices. Registered voters in Grundy and Livingston counties needing to vote absentee may vote at their respective county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Trenton or Chillicothe during regular office hours. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office will be […]
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s voter ID law is being heard in a Jefferson City court. Uzoma N. Nkwonta of the Washington law firm Perkins Coie is representing the Democratic-aligned group Priorities USA before the court. He said a constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2016 did not permit the state legislature to pass a restrictive […]
The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a three-month […]
As it now stands, there will be three measures before voters in November to legalize medical marijuana. Eapen Thampy with Heartland Priorities says two of them would go in the books as state constitutional amendments. Voting “yes” on a state constitutional amendment makes it much harder for lawmakers to change it. […]
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill says she’s disturbed by the sexual assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the Missouri Democrat says her decision to oppose his nomination involves Kavanaugh’s support for anonymous political ads. The Senate’s Judiciary Committee plans to question Kavanaugh on Monday about the sexual allegation.
(Missourinet) – Members of a legislative transportation committee are happy a ballot measure that would increase the state’s motor fuel tax for road improvements is going before voters. State Representative Bill Reiboldt of Neosho, who chairs the panel, thinks the measure will be more warmly received than one proposed several years ago. Democratic State […]
Missouri’s senior senator says she will vote “no” on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U-S Supreme Court. Brian Hauswirth reports. Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill issued her statement on Wednesday evening, saying she’ll vote “no.” McCaskill says while the recent sexual assault allegations are “troubling and deserve a thorough and fair […]
The last day to register to vote for November 6th’s General Election is October 10th. Residents of Grundy and Livingston counties may register to vote or change their address at their respective county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Trenton or Chillicothe during regular office hours. The county clerks offices will be open October 10th […]
(Missourinet) – Missouri’s top candidates running for state auditor have squared off in a debate-style forum and are clashing over their records. Todd Sauter reports from the St. Louis suburb of Maryland Heights. Democratic incumbent Nicole Galloway wasted no time going after Republican challenger Saundra McDowell. “She’s so financially compromised, she might be willing […]
In a closed session Monday, the Jamesport City Council voted to offer a city employee a raise. Brett Mathews will be offered a $1.00 per hour raise with the contingency that he must get a Class B commercial driver’s license by January 1st as well as a 50 cent per hour raise for his already […]
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue, citing what he called a huge surplus, requested Trenton Municipal Utilities reduce electric rates by ten percent effective with the next bills. Then re-visit the rate issue in two months and consider another possible reduction. After further discussion, the issue involving electric rates, including the Mayor’s request, is to be considered […]
Missouri Farm Bureau’s Northern Regional Endorsement Committee has endorsed Dan Hegeman for reelection in Missouri’s 12th State Senate District. Trustees interviewed on September 5 in Cameron and voted unanimously to endorse Hegeman’s candidacy. “As a family farmer, Senator Hegeman knows our issues and has a long history of working with Farm Bureau. He supports us […]
The head of the Missouri Department of Transportation hopes a ballot measure intended to increase the motor fuel tax is passed by voters and is used on crucial projects. MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna says I-270 in St. Louis is in the worst condition of any state highway and needs attention quickly because of the amount […]
Missouri’s U.S. Senators are gearing up for a vote on the president’s Supreme Court nominee. Alisa Nelson with Missourinet files this report. Missourians are expected to learn this week how U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt will vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court pick. The U.S. Senate is set to begin confirmation […]
Board Members of the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School held their Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon culminating a busy weekend of activities. Record numbers were reported for various weekend functions and for many of the reunions of the honor classes. In a very busy meeting of the Board, plans were made to establish a […]
The City of Trenton has announced the hiring of a new chief for the Trenton Police Department. Lieutenant Rex Ross assumed the position immediately, having more than 29 years of law enforcement experience and has served as the Trenton assistant police chief for 16 years. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the council voted six to […]
