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Mo. Republicans choose Jason Smith for 8th District Congress race

Associated Press — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:37:41 +0000

Missouri Republicans have chosen a young state lawmaker promising a "fresh approach" as their candidate to replace former Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson.

Disagreement in Mo. government on how to fill empty offices

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:51:00 +0000

Aside from Medicaid expansion, the most talked-about issue so far during the just-begun Missouri legislative session is whether Gov. Jay Nixon has the authority to appoint a new Lt. Gov. if Peter Kinder succeeds Republican Jo Ann Emerson in Congress.

Following his annual prayer breakfast, Gov. Nixon told reporters he believes he has the authority to appoint a new lieutenant governor if the office suddenly becomes vacant.

MO Supreme Court wants map issue to go through lower courts

Associated Press — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:11:52 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court is declining to weigh in on the constitutionality of new state House districts — at least for now.