South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, announced his retirement March 8, and said that he would not seek re-election to his seat in 2022. Former State Sen. Scott Sifton, a Democrat, said earlier this year that he would be running for Blunts seat next year, although it is unclear who his Republican challenger might be.

Blunt announcement that he won’t run again in 2022 will likely spark crowded GOP Senate primary

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent March 11, 2021

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt announced Monday he will not seek a third term, a shock to Missouri’s political system that could set off a scrum to replace him next year. In a message posted on social media, Blunt...

Then-Senate candidate and now Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at a campaign stop in Ballwin, Missouri, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Hawley defeated incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in November 2018, receiving 51.43 percent of the vote compared to McCaskill’s 45.47 percent. Photos by Erin Achenbach.

Josh Hawley’s woes grow as another major backer abandons him

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent January 11, 2021

The list of Missouri supporters abandoning U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley grew Friday, when a prominent early backer accused him of “an act of reckless pandering” by raising objections as electoral votes were...

Then-Senate candidate and now Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at a “Stop Schumer, Fire Claire” tour stop in Ballwin, Missouri on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Hawley defeated incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in November 2018, receiving 51.43 percent of the vote compared to McCaskill’s 45.47 percent. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Josh Hawley’s major donor calls for him to be censured by the U.S. Senate

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent January 10, 2021

A Joplin businessman who helped bankroll Sen. Josh Hawley’s first campaign denounced him on Thursday as a “political opportunist” who used “irresponsible, inflammatory, and dangerous tactics”...

Then-Senate candidate and now Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at a campaign stop in , Missouri on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Hawley defeated incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in November 2018, receiving 51.43 percent of the vote compared to McCaskill’s 45.47 percent. Photos by Erin Achenbach.

With rioting mob driven from Capitol, Congress certifies Biden win over Josh Hawley’s objections

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent January 9, 2021

After a day of insurrection and deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol, Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley continued his push on Wednesday to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. But...

Gov. Mike Parson tweeted this photo of himself without a mask speaking to a group of mostly maskless Republican senators in November 2020, including Sen. Andrew Koenig and Sen. Paul Wieland.

Trump should ‘absolutely not’ be blamed for U.S. Capitol riots, Gov. Parson says

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent January 9, 2021

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson expressed dismay Wednesday at news that a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to derail the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. But he said people should...

Police confront pro-Trump rioters at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (photo by Alex Kent).

Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: Pro-Trump rioters storm inside

By Laura Olson, Missouri Independent January 8, 2021

By Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa A violent mob derailed the typically routine process of Congress certifying the presidential election results on Wednesday, with the House of Representatives and Senate...

Then a candidate for Senate, Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at a campaign stop in Ballwin, Missouri in 2018. Hawley went on to defeat incumbent Claire McCaskill, a Democrat., receiving 51.43 percent of the vote compared to McCaskill’s 45.47 percent. Photos by Erin Achenbach.

Majority of Missouri congressional delegation was set to object to Joe Biden’s victory

By Laura Olson, Missouri Independent January 8, 2021

By Ariana Figueroa and Laura Olson Editor’s note: This article was first published Wednesday morning, ahead of the vote certification and riot at the U.S. Capitol. The final step in a turmoil-filled...

Then a candidate for Senate, Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at a campaign stop in Ballwin in 2018. Hawley went on to defeat incumbent Claire McCaskill, a Democrat.

Josh Hawley vows to contest certification of Joe Biden’s victory

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent January 6, 2021

Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley announced last week that he will object to the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory when Congress convenes Wednesday to ratify the...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

South County lawmakers join Giuliani in calls to investigate voter fraud

By Tessa Weinberg and Rudi Keller January 5, 2021

More than a month after the Nov. 3 presidential election, over half of Missouri’s Republican state representatives — including the incoming speaker of the House and nearly all South County’s GOP...

Tony Snyder, right, shakes hand with Consul General of France for the Midwest region Guillaume Lacroix after Lacroix presented him with the Legion of Honor, Frances highest distinction.

Friendship Village resident receives French Legion of Honor for World War II service

March 12, 2020

A South County resident was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at Friendship Village Feb. 25. The consul general of France for the Midwest region, Guillaume...

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