/tags/dean-plocher Dean Plocher en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:40:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/judge-dismisses-whistleblower-lawsuit-missouri-house-speaker House Chief Clerk Dana Miller accusing outgoing House Speaker Dean Plocher and his former chief of staff of retaliating against her and trying to get her removed from her job. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:40:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/judge-dismisses-whistleblower-lawsuit-missouri-house-speaker Jason Hancock /health-science-environment/2024-10-14/new-missouri-house-committee-investigate-impact-st-louis-nuclear-waste The committee, established to hear testimony on the issue and recommend legislation, will meet Oct. 15. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-14/new-missouri-house-committee-investigate-impact-st-louis-nuclear-waste Allison Kite /government-politics-issues/2024-07-30/plocher-ask-dismiss-whistleblower-lawsuit-alleging-harassment-intimidation Missouri House Chief Clerk Dana Miller filed a lawsuit in May accusing Plocher and his chief of staff, Rod Jetton, of harassment and intimidation. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-30/plocher-ask-dismiss-whistleblower-lawsuit-alleging-harassment-intimidation Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/missouri-house-speaker-creates-committee-to-study-crime-by-undocumented-immigrants A Democrat on the committee says the move is election year posturing. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:12:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/missouri-house-speaker-creates-committee-to-study-crime-by-undocumented-immigrants Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms With more than 400 line items directed at particular districts or organizations, totaling $2.1 billion, lawmakers have continued to pile extras into spending bills as the state enjoys a near-record surplus Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:21:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms Rudi Keller /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-06-20/missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-secretary-of-state-race Dean Plocher originally filed to be Missouri’s next lieutenant governor. However, he said a change in the secretary of state’s race prompted him to switch his candidacy. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-06-20/missouri-house-speaker-dean-plocher-secretary-of-state-race Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-20/missouri-republican-fissures-abortion-push-legislative-era Session ended on Friday with recriminations from within the GOP supermajority — and measured optimism from Democrats that they could gain seats this year. Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-20/missouri-republican-fissures-abortion-push-legislative-era Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-legislature-ends-with-republican-infighting-democrat-optimism In a rare instance of triumph for Missouri Democrats, an effort to raise the bar to amend the state constitution — a central GOP priority — was defeated. Fri, 17 May 2024 22:48:21 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-legislature-ends-with-republican-infighting-democrat-optimism Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-07/missouri-house-jon-patterson-postpones-talk-on-alleged-staff-intimidation The ethics committee dropped its investigation of Dean Plocher last week. But allegations of witness tampering linger as the legislative session nears its end. Tue, 07 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-07/missouri-house-jon-patterson-postpones-talk-on-alleged-staff-intimidation Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-freedom-caucus-senators-filibuster-tax-that-funds-state-medicaid-system The Federal Reimbursement Allowance, which is a tax on hospitals, ambulance districts, nursing homes and pharmacies, is set to expire at the end of September. The Senate gave it initial approval early Thursday morning after more than 40 hours of filibustering by the Missouri Freedom Caucus. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:40:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-freedom-caucus-senators-filibuster-tax-that-funds-state-medicaid-system Sarah Kellogg