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PRESS RELEASE – Michael Henderson Joins Clarkston Nelson
CNMISSOURI.COM 235 EAST HIGH STREET, SUITE 301 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI (573) 520-7240 MICHAEL HENDERSON JOINS CLARKSTON NELSON December 3, 2024 – Clarkston Nelson is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Henderson to the firm in a...
2024-2025 Political and Legislative Forecast
Politics: Term limits have hit recent leaders in both the Missouri House and the Missouri Senate, resulting in new leadership for the 2025 General Assembly. Governor-elect Mike Kehoe (R) will be sworn into office on January 13th, replacing Governor Mike Parson (R)....
The Foundation Formula Funds Schools
Often mentioned, whether it involves the state’s budget or how funds are distributed to schools, the Missouri Foundation Formula or school funding formula is basically a step-by-step plan for figuring out how much the state should spend each year on Kindergarten...
Missouri Voters to Decide the Following Questions in November
Updated September 17, 2024 Six Ballot Measures will be decided on November 5th In some instances confirmed by the Missouri Supreme Court, these five Constitutional Amendments and one Proposition to amend state law will be on the Missouri statewide ballot in November....
The Duties of the Missouri Secretary of State
Updated on August 13, 2024 State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) will face Democrat Barbara Phifer of St. Louis and Libertarian Carl Herman Freese of Foristell, St. Charles County, for Secretary of State in the general election on November 5th. The field...
Sports Betting May Be on November Ballot in Missouri
Assuming enough signatures were collected and then verified, an initiative petition seeking sports betting in Missouri will be decided by voters on the November 5th general election ballot. 340,000 petition signatures were delivered to the Secretary of State’s office...
Minimum Wage Increase may be Headed to the Ballot in 2024
Updated June 26, 2024 Voters statewide will decide on several changes to the Missouri Constitution in August and also in November along with electing state officials. May 5th was the deadline for organizations to turn in signatures of registered voters that must be...
Several Ballot Questions Submitted to Secretary of State for Signature Verification
It’s possible that voters statewide will decide on several changes to the Missouri Constitution in November along with electing state officials. May 5th was the deadline for organizations to turn in signatures of registered voters that must be checked before placing...
Remembering Harry E. Gallagher
Our dear friend and longtime colleague Harry E. Gallagher passed away peacefully this week. Harry was instrumental in the careers of many Missouri legislative consultants and lobbyists, including CN Missouri Partner Heath Clarkston. Harry was a wealth of knowledge...
Candidates File for Statewide Office, Congress, General Assembly
The month-long candidate filing period ended on March 26, with two statewide candidates switching their potential offices on the last day of filing. On March 26, House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) filed for Secretary of State when he had previously filed for Lt....