Missouri General Assembly elect first-of-their-kind leaders
The Missouri General Assembly started the year by making history. Senator Cindy O’Laughlin was unanimously elected the first ...
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Jon Patterson wins race for Missouri House speaker over right-wing challenger
In the House, state Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, won an overwhelming victory over a challenger from within the ...
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Lee's Summit Republican is new Missouri House Speaker after beating right-wing challenger
Lee's Summit, won over the vast majority of Republicans and Democrats for the top leadership role in the Missouri House. Conservative state Rep. Justin Sparks only got 10 votes in his long-shot bid.
KC-area lawmaker elected MO House speaker, survives challenge after abortion comments
A Kansas City-area lawmaker survived a challenge from a hard-right lawmaker on Wednesday to become the first Missouri House speaker from Jackson County since the 1800s. Missouri House lawmakers ...
Missouri Legislature elects top leaders, breaks new ground
Jon Patterson, who faced state Rep. Justin Sparks of Wildwood in the race, easily won the speakership on a 152-10 vote.