Rod Jetton

He was arguably the most powerful politician in Missouri until he faced allegations of corruption and sexual assault. Now it’s Rod Jetton’s job to help another speaker navigate accusations of misconduct.

House speakers and Missouri governors frequently clash over issues. And three people who held the powerful post have a lot to say about how to allay those tensions — and why not mending fences can have real public policy implications.

Rob Schaaf rose Monday to speak on the Missouri Senate floor, capping what seemed to be a tough few days. One of his fellow GOP senators had highlighted…

Rod Jetton was once the most powerful lawmaker in Missouri.As speaker of the Missouri House, he had the power to exalt or kill any bill that flowed…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 2, 2013: More than two years after former state Sen. Jeff Smith finished his prison sentence for…

A panel created by the Missouri House to review the state's transportation needs met Monday in Columbia.Most of the testimony heard by the Blue Ribbon…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 27, 2012 - Former House Speaker Rod Jetton is venturing back into the political world with a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 27, 2011 - The Southeast Missourian reports that former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton,…

Joplin Tornado Death Toll at 126The death toll from Sunday's devastating tornado in Joplin is now up to 126. Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr announced the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 2, 2010 - The legislative ethics bill sponsored by state Senate President Pro Tem Charlie…