A state senator who’s seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says there could be progress soon on the congressional redistricting map issue in Jefferson City. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) tells 939 the Eagle that he opposes a conference committee. “So there’s talk about bringing up the Senate version of a map …
Still no congressional redistricting map in Missouri
Missouri remains the only state in the nation that hasn’t approved a new congressional redistricting map. The Missouri House voted 131-17 on Thursday for a bipartisan proposal to again request a conference committee with the Senate over the map issue. State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis), a leader of the Senate Conservative Caucus, predicts …
Missouri Senate and House still at impasse over congressional redistricting
The Missouri Senate has rejected a request from the House to go to a conference committee to further negotiate on a congressional redistricting map. The House will gavel-in this (Thursday) morning at 10, and will decide what to do next. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that it’s not too …
(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses congressional redistricting on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers. The Missouri House declined to vote Tuesday on the Senate-approved map, amid complaints from House members in both parties. They instead voted 115-19 to send the map to a conference committee. Missouri …
Missouri House and Senate remain at impasse over congressional redistricting
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated Press. The AP notes there is still uncertainty in some states because of court challenges or vetoes. The Missouri House declined to vote Tuesday afternoon on the Senate-approved …