Both House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and LeVota have expressed support for the bill, Flook said. House Majority Leader Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, may request some changes to the bill, and the bill may be combined with other ethics bills, Flook said.
Wrap: Republican Ron Richard says he has no clue why the FBI would ask fellow Representative Tim Jones why a certain tax bill didn't move through the legislature.
In the House, Republican and Democratic leadership agreed with Engler's assessment. "Nothing's probably going to rise to that level," Republican Speaker Ron Richards said.
House speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, stressed that details are still being ironed out, adding that he hopes the bill will be ready for debate by early next week.
House Speaker Ron Richard's spokesperson Kristen Blanchard, along with Republican Representatives Jay Wasson and Mike Cunningham confirmed the caucus dealt with economic stimulus money and the state budget, but none shared any specific details.
House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said he was disappointed that the Senate has not passed what he considers the most important piece of legislation for the session, but said he's willing to send the original bill to the Senate until it is passed.
Blunt's announcement at Thursday's news conference was bolstered by the image of more than 30 state representatives and senators standing behind him. He was introduced by House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin. He said he has reached out to other Republicans, including former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, seeking to avoid a contentious primary fight similar to the one between Republicans in 2008 for governor.
Oxford has served on the Special Standing Committee on Children and Families for four years but said she has not been given a satisfactory answer on why House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, denied her a position on the committee.
Oxford suspects it could be because of the fact that she's gay, but Committee Chair Cynthia Davis and spokesperson for House Speaker Republican Ron Richard say it has nothing to do with Oxford's sexual orientation.
House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, highlighted his proposed "family recovery plan" and its emphasis on job creation, health care and tax relief during his opening address.
In response to a question about expanding health care, House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said, "We're not going to do that. We have a plan for health care and we'll be coming out with that around Feb. 1."
Other legislative leaders said Nixon has been communicating fairly well with them. House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said he has been speaking with Nixon about economic development and investments, and Engler said he met with the governor on Monday afternoon to review the budget.
Gov. Jay Nixon stole the show for most of the events throughout the day. However, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Treasurer-elect Clint Zweifel, State Auditor Susan Montee, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, Attorney General-elect Chris Koster and Speaker of the House Ron Richard participated in the parade and were introduced in the Grand March.
House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said the economic downturn demands a spirit of cooperation between the two parties, as well as the different offices.
In a news conference, Flook said that the bill had the support of both House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Minority Leader Paul LeVota, D-Jackson County. Flook added later that Majority Leader Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, may wish to make a few changes to the bill and that it may be combined with other proposed ethics bills.
Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford, D-St. Louis City, has served on the Special Standing Committee on Children and Families for four years but said she has not been given a satisfactory answer on why House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, denied her a position on the committee.
Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford, D-St. Louis City, has served on the Special Standing Committee on Children and Families for four years but said she has not been given a satisfactory answer on why House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, denied her a position on the committee.
With overcast skies and temperatures hovering around freezing, Kinder, Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields and House Speaker Ron Richard all said they appreciated that Nixon kept the speech short -- just eleven minutes.
With overcast skies and temperatures hovering around freezing, Kinder, Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields and House Speaker Ron Richard all said they appreciated that Nixon kept the speech short -- just eleven minutes.
Incoming House Speaker Ron Richard announced Wednesday his support for repeal of the voter-approved provision restricting utilities for charging rate payers for electric plant construction costs before a plant becomes operational.
In a news conference, Flook said that the bill had the support of both House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Minority Leader Paul LeVota, D-Jackson County. Flook added later that Majority Leader Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, may wish to make a few changes to the bill and that it may be combined with other proposed ethics bills.
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