Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon endorsed campaign finance reform proposals today. The governor said requiring candidates to depend on small donors would force candidates to build “a broad base of support” and would serve as “a good check to corruption.” Even so, Nixon acknowledged that new limits couldn’t touch “independent expenditures.” Individuals and groups can spend […]
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Missouri lobbyists could face more restrictions
More news out of Missouri tonight about fresh proposals to restrict contributions and gifts from lobbyists. House Majority Leader Steven Tilley said he would file legislation to bar lobbyists from giving lawmakers gifts or meals and governors from accepting campaign donations from those with business before an executive branch agency. His proposal also would require […]
Campaign finance and ethics bill introduced in Missouri
State Rep. Timothy Flook introduced a campaign finance and ethics bill yesterday, according to this report.