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SEMO to host congressional debate

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 12:31pm
SEMO to host congressional debate

 

Voters will get a chance to learn more about the candidates vying for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District seat.

KFVS-12, the Southeast Missourian, and Southeast Missouri State University will present a debate between the candidates on Tuesday, May 28.

The debate will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the university’s river campus.  KFVS will broadcast the event live.

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Rep. Steve Cookson's 'Capitol Report'

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 8:00am
Rep. Steve Cookson's 'Capitol Report'

 

From the office of Rep. Stephen C. Cookson, Missouri District 153:

House Approves Unwarranted Surveillance Act (HB 46)

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Website allows users to listen in on legislative debates

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 1:00pm
Website allows users to listen in on legislative debates

 

Ever wonder what really goes on in Jefferson City?  Secretary of State Jason Kander just made it easier for you to find out.

On Tuesday, Kander announced the launch of a new website:  TheMissouriChannel.com.

The website includes archived audio files of floor debates from the state Senate and House of Representatives, allowing users to listen at their convenience.  Previously, Missourians could only listen to live-streaming debate.

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Rep. Cookson selected to chair education committee

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, January 11th, 2013, 2:10pm
Rep. Cookson selected to chair education committee

 

Missouri State Representative Steve Cookson has been named Chairman of the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education.

Cookson, a Republican from Poplar Bluff, was chosen by Speaker of the House Timothy Jones.

In a news release from his office, Cookson said:

“I am humbled the Speaker has entrusted me with this tremendous responsibility.  There are several highly qualified representatives capable of administering this Chairmanship and to be chosen is truly a great honor.”

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GOP candidate forums planned in Mo.'s 8th District

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Thursday, January 10th, 7:19 am
GOP candidate forums planned in Mo.'s 8th District

SALEM, Mo. (AP) - The public will have a chance to hear from some of the Republicans hoping to succeed Rep. Jo Ann Emerson in the U.S. House.

Republican candidate forums are scheduled Thursday evening in Salem and Jan. 17 in Cape Girardeau.

Emerson, who was re-elected in November, plans to resign by February to take a job as director of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Political party committees are to nominate candidates for a special election to succeed Emerson in southeast Missouri's 8th Congressional District.

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Lawmakers visit TRCC, discuss challenges facing community colleges

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 4:54pm
Lawmakers visit TRCC, discuss challenges facing community colleges

A group of Missouri State Senators visited Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff  on Tuesday to discuss improving the quality of higher education.

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I.D. requirements for Missouri voters

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 25th, 2012, 12:52pm
I.D. requirements for Missouri voters

 

If you’re a Missouri resident who plans to vote in the upcoming election, make sure you take the right I.D.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan says registered voters only need to present one of several acceptable forms of identification to receive a ballot at the polls.

Under Missouri law, acceptable voter identification includes:

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