FLASH POLL: Blue Lives Matter
Our law enforcement officers already do an incredibly difficult and dangerous job, and in recent years it’s only gotten harder on them and their families. Across the country, deranged individuals have targeted brave men and women in blue with violence and intimidation. Here in Missouri, our Republican leaders have their backs and have launched the new Blue Alert system to… More
Missouri Jumps 9 Spots on “Best States for Business” List
Jefferson City — As a result of aggressive pro-growth reforms, Missouri has jumped 9 spots in the overall rankings on CNBC’s annual “Best States for Business” list. CNBC released the list yesterday, revealing that Missouri, which was 31st on the list in 2016, is now ranked 22nd. Missouri also improved dramatically in the “economy” category, rising from 34th in 2016 all the… More
The Truth About Obamacare and Its Costs to American Families
We wanted to share an important release we received from the NRSC yesterday that shows just how much Obamacare has cost American families. On average, increased premiums have cost American families an average of nearly $3,000 more per year. In Missouri, premiums have increased by a whopping 145%—which is even higher than the average national increase of 105%. You can… More
MOGOP Statement on Governor Greitens’ St. Louis Safety Plan
JEFFERSON CITY -- This afternoon, Governor Greitens rolled out a groundbreaking plan designed to make St. Louis safer. The plan brings together state, federal and city resources. Among other measures aimed at stamping out crime, it includes the creation of a new Special Operations Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and also calls for the deployment of a team of police… More
Team MOGOP Reviews Claire’s Feature Film, “A Fair-Weather Moderate”
While this may have been a short holiday week, it certainly wasn’t quiet! In the wake of continued backlash over lies about her contact with the Russian Ambassador, Senator Claire McCaskill held town halls on Wednesday and Thursday. In case you missed it, here’s the weekly roundup. Sunday—“Just Own It Already" On Sunday, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board chastised… More
ICYMI: McCaskill Flip-Flops on Hot Topics During Town Halls
Senator Claire McCaskill was busy talking out of both sides of her mouth again this week, flip-flopping on so many hot topics that it was tough to keep up. Here's a quick recap. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two extremely important measures, the “No Sanctuary for Criminals Act” and “Kate’s Law,” which are aimed at saving lives by… More
Update: Back the Blue
Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our families. They take on this tremendous responsibility not for money, but out of a sense of duty to serve and protect their fellow man. Attacks on our law enforcement, both physical and political, have become far too common. We need to take real steps to protect… More
Jeff Layman Named Finance Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party
Chairman Todd Graves appointed Jeff Layman as Finance Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. The appointment was confirmed yesterday by the Missouri Republican Party's State Committee. Layman is a businessman who resides in Springfield with his wife Amy and two young children. He is a long-time political volunteer who has championed the conservative effort across Missouri. He served as the… More
Claire McCaskill’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Week!
This was an eventful week for Senator Claire McCaskill that raised more troubling questions about her credibility and commitment to Missourians. In case you missed it, here’s the weekly roundup. Monday — “Twitter Made Me Do It” We already knew that Claire McCaskill lied on Twitter about her interactions with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, but we didn’t know the full… More
