Missouri U.S. Politics News Monitoring Service

Missouri Democrat Nicole Galloway Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds to Advance Political Career

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway, who is running for governor, is accused of potentially misusing Missourians’ taxpayer dollars to her advance her political career. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial board criticized Galloway in February for using …

Official: Get Missouri mail-in votes in week before election

A U.S. Postal Service official is warning Missourians who are using mail-in voting this year to return their ballots at least a week before the Nov. 3 general election to ensure their votes will be counted.Thomas Marshall, general counsel and executive …

Missouri voters urged to mail ballots early

Friday Aug 14, 2020 at 2:26 PM JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A U.S. Postal Service official is warning Missourians who are using mail-in voting this year to return their ballots at least a week before the Nov. 3 general election to ensure their votes will be …

POLITICO Playbook: The threat to the election

DRIVING THE DAY GOOD SATURDAY MORNING. The election is 80 DAYS away, and the United States Postal Service has told states that mail-in ballots might not make it in time to be counted. TO REVIEW, in case your beach house doesn’t have consistent cell service …

Let the games begin: Governor OKs football, volleyball with fans

Arkansas is going forward with its 2020 high school football and volleyball seasons. And spectators are part of the plans. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health gave approval for the state's football, volleyball, cheer and dance …

Parson's 'political malpractice' halts special session, critics charge

“This is not a personal attack. This has nothing to do with the prosecutor. This is about violent criminals on the streets of St. Louis and cases haven’t been filed,” Parson said. “There are no politics when it comes to public safety,” added Attorney …

Basketball practices going full-bore after getting clearance from governor

Rubber soles squeaked against the court as players stopped and started in their scrimmage. That was music to the ears of most basketball coaches around the state this week after they were given the clearance to resume full basketball activities for the …

Postal Service removes some mail-sorting machines in Missouri and Kansas, union leader says

The reduction effort has prompted questions and concerns among some postal union leaders. A letter sent Wednesday from the National Postal Mail Handlers Union to the Postal Service headquarters asked, "Why are these machines being removed?" and …

‘There is no magic that occurs in Illinois versus Missouri,’ task force chief says about Pritzker comment

ST. LOUIS – The head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force said when it comes to the spread of the virus, it’s not really geography but individual action that is key. Dr. Alex Garza with the Task Force was asked a question during a Friday …

Postal Service removes collection boxes, reduces office hours as critics accuse Trump administration of voter ...

(CNN) — The United States Postal Service has started reducing post office operating hours across several states and removing their iconic blue letter collection boxes as it faces intense pressure to deal with millions of mail-in ballots this fall,  …

USPS official warns Missourians should send mail-in votes a week before election

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A U.S. Postal Service official is warning Missourians who are using mail-in voting this year to return their ballots at least a week before the Nov. 3 general election to ensure their votes will be counted. Thomas Marshall, general …

USPS will stop removing letter collection boxes in Idaho and other Western states until after the election, spokesman ...

(CNN) — The US Postal Service will stop taking letter collection boxes off streets in Western states following accusations the removals would further limit some voters ability to send back mail-in ballots. The change came after CNN and others reported on …

Missouri House committees to hear crime bills on Monday; Kendrick wants to expand special session call

Three Missouri House committees plan hearings on Monday afternoon in Jefferson City, relating to the special session on violent crime. House Speaker Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann, R-O’Fallon, and Majority Leader Rob Vescovo, R- …

Postal Service warns Missouri could see uncounted ballots with surge of mail-in voting

Under Missouri law, election authorities need to receive a mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order for it to be counted. "[W]e recommend that voters who choose to mail their ballots do so no later than Tuesday, October 27," Marshall …

Anheuser-Busch donating hand sanitizer for Election Day

when you're out and about hand. Sanitizer is a convenient way to get rid of germs, but it shouldn't be your Onley cleaning method. Turns out many are relying too heavily on hand sanitizer and not using it correctly. Here are some tips to using …

Postal Service warns 46 states their voters could be disenfranchised by delayed mail-in ballots

The letters sketch a grim possibility for the tens of millions of Americans eligible for a mail-in ballot this fall: Even if people follow all of their state’s election rules, the pace of Postal Service delivery may disqualify their votes. The Postal …

Past State Deputy O'Sullivan elected to K of C Board

Knights of Columbus past Mass. State Deputy Paul O'Sullivan. Pilot photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus Delegates at the Knights of Columbus 138th Supreme Convention -- the first virtual convention in the Order's history -- elected four new …

The Daily 202: Trump prods appointees and flexes executive muscles in pursuit of election-year advantages

On Thursday night, Barr went on Fox News and announced that there will be news from the Durham investigation on Friday, in what appeared to be an effort to reassure Trump. “It’s not an earth-shattering development, but it is an indication that things are …

Illinois governor says if you go to Missouri ‘you’re putting the future of the Illinois economy at risk’

Commonwealth Youthchoirs Partners with DNC for “Choir Across America”

Young singers with ties to all 50 states will show nation what unity looks and sounds like PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When “Choir Across America” debuts on Monday night’s opening of the DNC Convention, singing a …

Neguse, Gaetz, Cohen, and Carter Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major new federal legislative initiative, U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the Animal Cruelty …

Lyfeloop: New Social Media Platform that Promotes Free Speech Makes Official Public Debut

LyfeLoop a new social media platform gives users everything they loved about other platforms minus all the censorship and security issues. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LyfeLoop is gives users …

From the Trench to the Bench Judge Herb Dodell to Appear on Popular Comedy Podcast Letz Get Loud Today at 2pm ET/11am PT

Holding Court to a Cast of Creative Comedians Live on www.letzgetloud.com NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California broadcaster and author Judge Herb Dodell holds court to a cast of talented comedian on …

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market 2020 SWOT Analysis and Key Growth Methodologies by AERCON AAC, UltraTech, ACICO

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Industry Description …

Sexual Wellness Market 2020 SWOT Analysis and Key Growth methodologies by Ansell, Bijoux Indiscrets, BioFilm Inc, Trigg

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Sexual Wellness -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2026” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sexual Wellness Industry …

WhyWould.com Launches Virtual “Public Square”

New social media platform features zero tolerance for censure of thoughts MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WhyWould.com Launches Virtual “Public Square” A Free Speech Alternative to Twitter …

Hoyer Statement on Trump’s Assault on the U.S. Postal Service

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today criticizing President Trump’s assault on the U.S. Postal Service: “In his pathological attempt to gain an electoral advantage by sabotaging the U.S. Postal …

Masks For Schools Initiative Sees Over 150,000 Reusable Masks Donated

Masks.com Has Announced That Over 150,000 Reusable Hanes® Masks Will Be Sent To Schools As The Result Of Their Online Mask Donation Drive. AUSTIN, TX, USA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Masks.com, a leading supplier of bulk masks for …

Hoyer Statement on GAO Decision that President Trump's DHS Appointments were Illegal

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a legal decision that concluded President Trump’s appointments of two senior DHS officials were …

Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. “Eighty-five years ago today, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, …

Local District 81 Residents Endorse Michael Weinstein for State House

Across District 81 neighborhoods, residents show their support for Michael Weinstein’s bold Democratic vision for Florida PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Weinstein, community advocate and …

Animal Wellness Groups Offer $5,000 Reward for Info that Leads to Animal Fighting Arrests, Convictions in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) and Animal Wellness Action (AWA) today announced a $5,000 reward for information resulting in successful prosecution of any individual for …

WEINER & LASKY: DNC PLATFORM IMPORTANT FOR LAWS TO COME BUT BIDEN MUST STILL GO TO WISCONSIN TO WIN

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former White House spokesman Robert Weiner and policy analyst Ben Lasky have published an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asserting that the DNC platform still matters …

Iran: Defiant youth in Tehran and provinces target repression centers

PARIS, FRANCE, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent days, defiant youth have targeted regime centers responsible for repressing the public, plundering the nation’s resources, and exporting terrorism. These activities took place in …

Is drug abuse taking a vacation during COVID-19 or is it still here with us?

Midst the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World steps up its drug education outreach. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID-19 issues have absorbed the attention of …

President of CFSI Loan Management Brian Mingham Claims Coronavirus Is Leading to Migration out of America's Large Cities

CFSI is a leading nationwide construction risk mitigation firm focused on creating key strategies and hiring top industry professionals. GREENWOOD, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founder and CEO of CFSI Loan …

Hoyer Statement on Israel-UAE Agreement

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the agreement reached between Israel and the United Arab Emirates: “Today’s announcement that Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will move forward …

Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy) Market 2020 Industry Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2025

Global Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy) Market Analysis 2020 Trends, Industry Growth, Opportunities Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy)  …

New Chandler City Councilman OD Harris Scores Many Firsts

OD Harris, a successful entrepreneur and radio host, won his first elective office as a member of the Chandler City Council in Arizona. PHOENIX, AZ, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chandler is a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa …