Bill Stouffer

GOP race for Mo. Secretary of State finally heats up after quiet start

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:32:10 +0000

Robin Carnahan’s decision to not seek a third term as Missouri Secretary of State has opened the door for seven hopefuls from four different political parties. The contest had been relatively quiet until about two weeks ago, when the three Republican contenders began airing TV ads and stepping up their campaign appearances. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marshall Griffin takes a look at the three GOP candidates who want to become Missouri’s next Secretary of State:

Mo. Senate opts for highway study over I-70 toll road debate

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:54:37 +0000

It appears unlikely that Missouri lawmakers will pass any legislation this year that would turn Interstate Highway 70 into a toll road.

Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer (R, Napton) says the proposal has gotten a lot of negative feedback.

“We had excellent hearings this year, but it became very clear that until we raise the awareness of the public and the need in the public that we would be spinning our wheels to move any further," Stouffer said.

Voter photo ID lawsuit heard in Jefferson City

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:21:26 +0000

A lawsuit seeking to block a proposed constitutional amendment regarding voter identification in Missouri was heard today in Cole County.

The ballot measure was passed last year by the General Assembly and is scheduled to go before Missouri voters in November. If approved, it would clear the way for lawmakers to pass enabling legislation to require voters to show a photo ID at the polls. Tony Rothert is an attorney with the ACLU of Eastern Missouri. He calls the ballot measure misleading.

Morning headlines: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Julie Bierach and The Associated Press — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:13:45 +0000

Commission approves Pevely demolition

St. Louis University has received approval from the city Planning Commission to demolish the historic Pevely Dairy Complex. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the commission approved the demolition Wednesday night.

The city Preservation Board originally denied the demolition request, prompting the appeal to the commission.

MoDOT wants lawmakers to consider I-70/toll road proposal

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:13:30 +0000

A joint House-Senate committee in Jefferson City heard a proposal today for rebuilding Interstate Highway 70 in Missouri and turning it into a toll road.

MoDOT Director Kevin Keith told the committee that charging tolls would provide the best opportunity to pay for rebuilding I-70. But he acknowledges that it may not be an easy sell to lawmakers.