/tags/bob-dixon Bob Dixon en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:32:28 GMT /2016-12-13/bill-aims-to-strengthen-penalties-for-official-misconduct-increase-accountability Officials found guilty of stealing public funds will face tougher penalties under a bill pre-filed in the Missouri Senate. SB 176 elevates punishment... Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:32:28 GMT /2016-12-13/bill-aims-to-strengthen-penalties-for-official-misconduct-increase-accountability Scott Harvey /government-politics-issues/2016-03-10/proposal-to-shield-businesses-who-decline-to-work-on-same-sex-couples-goes-to-missouri-house A Senate-sponsored constitutional amendment that would shield businesses in the wedding industry from legal repercussions if they denied their services to… Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:34:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-03-10/proposal-to-shield-businesses-who-decline-to-work-on-same-sex-couples-goes-to-missouri-house /government-politics-issues/2016-02-23/some-question-the-limits-to-legislating-the-missouri-legislature At the tail end of a recent episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, state Sen. Jill Schupp was asked a fairly straightforward question: Had her… Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:10:39 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-02-23/some-question-the-limits-to-legislating-the-missouri-legislature Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2016-02-18/ethics-overhaul-gets-skeptical-reception-from-missouri-senators Since a high-profile sex scandal was partly responsible for torpedoing the end of the 2015 session, some lawmakers have made improving the ethical climate… Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:06:39 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-02-18/ethics-overhaul-gets-skeptical-reception-from-missouri-senators Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2015-11-23/dixon-drops-out-of-gop-contest-for-governor-four-candidates-remain Missouri’s crowded GOP contest for governor has lost a participant, as state Sen. Bob Dixon is dropping out.The departure of Dixon, R-Springfield, isn’t… Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:07:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-11-23/dixon-drops-out-of-gop-contest-for-governor-four-candidates-remain Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2015-11-01/on-the-trail-what-do-gubernatorial-contenders-think-about-nixons-stadium-push It’s fair to say that Missouri state Sen. Rob Schaaf has been a thorn in Gov. Jay Nixon’s side over the proposed riverfront stadium in St. Louis.The St.… Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:15:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-11-01/on-the-trail-what-do-gubernatorial-contenders-think-about-nixons-stadium-push Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2015-07-25/parson-switches-to-lieutenant-governor-while-dixon-discusses-gay-past (Updated 2 p.m. Mon., July 27)Missouri’s Republican contest for governor has gotten less crowded — at least for now — as state Sen. Mike Parson has… Sun, 26 Jul 2015 01:13:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-07-25/parson-switches-to-lieutenant-governor-while-dixon-discusses-gay-past Jo Mannies /politics-issues/2015-07-20/bob-dixon-announces-run-for-republican-nomination-for-missouri-governor Another Republican is jumping into next year’s race for Missouri governor.Bob Dixon currently represents Springfield and parts of Green County in the… Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:23:40 GMT /politics-issues/2015-07-20/bob-dixon-announces-run-for-republican-nomination-for-missouri-governor Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2015-03-22/missouri-senate-moves-forward-with-ferguson-related-bills-but-they-remain-stalled-in-house At first glance, state Sen. Bob Dixon wouldn’t be an obvious choice to spearhead legislation responding to the unrest in and around Ferguson.The… Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:00:05 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-03-22/missouri-senate-moves-forward-with-ferguson-related-bills-but-they-remain-stalled-in-house Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2014-01-05/mckennas-departure-leaves-nixon-with-special-election-conundrum It may take longer than expected to fill Ryan McKenna's void in the Missouri Senate.When the Jefferson County Democrat resigned in December to become… Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:31:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2014-01-05/mckennas-departure-leaves-nixon-with-special-election-conundrum Jason Rosenbaum