/tags/tommie-pierson Tommie Pierson en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:30:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-07-13/the-scramble-to-be-missouris-next-lieutenant-governor Let’s get something out of the way: Missouri’s lieutenant governor doesn’t have a lot of power or many defined responsibilities.The lieutenant governor is… Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:30:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-07-13/the-scramble-to-be-missouris-next-lieutenant-governor Jason Rosenbaum /education/2016-05-05/if-riverview-schools-regain-accreditation-will-transfer-students-have-to-return When he opened Thursday night’s state hearing on the status of the unaccredited Riverview Gardens schools, assistant education commissioner Chris Neale… Fri, 06 May 2016 04:05:40 GMT /education/2016-05-05/if-riverview-schools-regain-accreditation-will-transfer-students-have-to-return Dale Singer /politics-issues/2016-01-15/a-carnahan-this-time-russ-is-once-again-running-for-statewide-office Former U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, a member of arguably Missouri’s most prominent Democratic family, has ended months of speculation by filing paperwork to… Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:27:56 GMT /politics-issues/2016-01-15/a-carnahan-this-time-russ-is-once-again-running-for-statewide-office Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2016-01-05/on-the-trail-richardson-sets-to-once-again-defy-legislative-expectations House Speaker Todd Richardson’s legislative career is full of defied expectations.Before he was elected to House leadership, Richardson helped bring… Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:21:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-01-05/on-the-trail-richardson-sets-to-once-again-defy-legislative-expectations Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2015-12-16/politically-speaking-rep-pierson-on-navigating-the-missouri-house-and-seeking-lieutenant-governor On this week’s episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome state Rep.… Wed, 16 Dec 2015 06:13:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-12-16/politically-speaking-rep-pierson-on-navigating-the-missouri-house-and-seeking-lieutenant-governor Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2015-07-05/on-the-trail-church-that-played-vital-role-in-ferguson-unrest-is-literally-feeling-the-heat On a balmy Tuesday afternoon, dozens of young children could feel the competitive spirit floating through the hallways of Greater St. Mark Family Church’s… Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:14:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-07-05/on-the-trail-church-that-played-vital-role-in-ferguson-unrest-is-literally-feeling-the-heat Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2015-06-30/pierson-will-jump-into-scramble-for-missouri-lieutenant-governor State Rep. Tommie Pierson is keenly aware that Missouri has never elected a black statewide officeholder in its history. And he’s decided to do something… Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:46:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-06-30/pierson-will-jump-into-scramble-for-missouri-lieutenant-governor Jason Rosenbaum /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/2013-07-20/zimmerman-verdict-prompts-rally-against-violence This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 20, 2013: Protesters returned Saturday to protest George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict in the… Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:19:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-07-20/zimmerman-verdict-prompts-rally-against-violence Jason Rosenbaum /education/2010-05-20/special-board-appointed-to-take-over-unaccredited-riverview-gardens-schools This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 20, 2010 - As expected, the state Board of Education voted Thursday to appoint a three-member… Thu, 20 May 2010 19:25:00 GMT /education/2010-05-20/special-board-appointed-to-take-over-unaccredited-riverview-gardens-schools Dale Singer