The Missouri legislature made history Wednesday as Republicans elected the first Asian-American speaker of the House and the ...
The candidates’ remarks previewed the fight that will take more solid shape over the next seven weeks. One of the ideas under ...
Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history.
The 103rd Missouri General Assembly convened on Wednesday, marking the start of a new legislative session.Rep. Jon Patterson, ...
Republican state Rep. Jon Patterson, of Lee's Summit, makes Missouri history as the first Asian American Speaker of the House ...
The new House speaker outlines his priorities, focusing on foster children, public safety, youth mental health, and ...
State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed spectacularly Wednesday, when only 10 members voted to support his ...
House Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, speaks to reporters Wednesday after defeating Republican rival Justin Sparks. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) The Missouri legislature made ...