Justin Alferman /tags/justin-alferman Justin Alferman en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:44:33 GMT Parson explains line-item vetoes in Missouri budget /government-politics-issues/2018-07-19/parson-explains-line-item-vetoes-in-missouri-budget Gov. Mike Parson is now detailing the reasons why he made several line-item vetoes to Missouri’s fiscal year 2019 state budget, which took effect this… Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:44:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-07-19/parson-explains-line-item-vetoes-in-missouri-budget Marshall Griffin Signatures delivered for ethics-related ballot initiative /government-politics-issues/2018-05-03/signatures-delivered-for-ethics-related-ballot-initiative Opponents of current ethics laws that allow unlimited gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers on Thursday delivered dozens of boxes of signatures to Jefferson… Thu, 03 May 2018 23:39:28 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-05-03/signatures-delivered-for-ethics-related-ballot-initiative Marshall Griffin GOP infighting may complicate Missouri's 2018 legislative session /government-politics-issues/2017-12-28/gop-infighting-may-complicate-missouris-2018-legislative-session Heightened tensions between Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and fellow Republicans who control the General Assembly will likely add drama when the 2018… Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:18:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-12-28/gop-infighting-may-complicate-missouris-2018-legislative-session Jo Mannies, Marshall Griffin New limits to campaign financing confuse Missouri’s political candidates /government-politics-issues/2017-10-24/new-limits-to-campaign-financing-confuse-missouris-political-candidates Just over a year away from what could be a crucial 2018 election, Missouri candidates are grappling with the new restrictions to campaign donations… Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:52:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-10-24/new-limits-to-campaign-financing-confuse-missouris-political-candidates Jo Mannies Likelihood of another Missouri special session getting slimmer /government-politics-issues/2017-10-09/likelihood-of-another-missouri-special-session-getting-slimmer Missouri lawmakers still don’t have an agreement on how to restore in-home health care services for more than 8,000 low-income residents.Gov. Eric… Mon, 09 Oct 2017 23:23:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-10-09/likelihood-of-another-missouri-special-session-getting-slimmer Marshall Griffin Politically Speaking: Rep. Alferman on a possible special session to restore in-home care cuts /government-politics-issues/2017-10-05/politically-speaking-rep-alferman-on-a-possible-special-session-to-restore-in-home-care-cuts On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Justin Alferman back… Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:43:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-10-05/politically-speaking-rep-alferman-on-a-possible-special-session-to-restore-in-home-care-cuts Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies St. Joseph GOP Sen. Schaaf proves to be formidable stumbling block for Greitens /government-politics-issues/2017-04-25/st-joseph-gop-sen-schaaf-proves-to-be-formidable-stumbling-block-for-greitens Rob Schaaf rose Monday to speak on the Missouri Senate floor, capping what seemed to be a tough few days. One of his fellow GOP senators had highlighted… Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:33:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-04-25/st-joseph-gop-sen-schaaf-proves-to-be-formidable-stumbling-block-for-greitens Jason Rosenbaum Secretary Ashcroft pushes public awareness for new voter ID law /government-politics-issues/2017-03-06/secretary-ashcroft-pushes-public-awareness-for-new-voter-id-law Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft kicked off a media campaign in the marbled rotunda of St. Louis City Hall on Monday to inform the public about… Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:31:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-03-06/secretary-ashcroft-pushes-public-awareness-for-new-voter-id-law Missouri House may vote this week on restrictions on lobbyists' gifts /government-politics-issues/2017-01-17/missouri-house-may-vote-this-week-on-restrictions-on-lobbyists-gifts The Missouri House has moved fast on the latest effort to ban gifts from lobbyists, and it could send the proposal to the Senate this week.House members… Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:04:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-01-17/missouri-house-may-vote-this-week-on-restrictions-on-lobbyists-gifts Marshall Griffin Missourians to decide whether voters need government-issued photo ID at polls /government-politics-issues/2016-10-31/missourians-to-decide-whether-voters-need-government-issued-photo-id-at-polls Missouri Republicans have spent roughly a decade trying to implement a requirement that voters show government-issued photo identification before they can… Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:40:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-10-31/missourians-to-decide-whether-voters-need-government-issued-photo-id-at-polls Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies