Politically Speaking

David Wasinger, a St. Louis County attorney, won a narrow victory in the August GOP primary for lieutenant governor over state Sen. Lincoln Hough of Springfield.

Missouri Chamber of Commerce interim President Kara Corches explained on Politically Speaking why her group is opposing the measure known as Proposition A.

Proposition A would raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and require companies to provide paid sick leave for workers.

Randi McCallian is the underdog against U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, who is the chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee.

The Kirkwood Democrat is running against Republican state Sen. Denny Hoskins in November.

Osmack says the state can take better care of its children.

Missouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel, who heads the state's umbrella organization for most unions, said organized labor wants to see candidates who protect workers.

Bean represents Missouri’s 25th Senate District, which includes a number of southeast Missouri-based counties.

The Republican has embarked on a number of high-profile initiatives since being appointed by Gov. Mike Parson in 2022.

In 2023, Corley proposed an initiative petition ballot item, which she later withdrew, that would have legalized abortion in Missouri with restrictions.