Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander launched a Democratic challenge Thursday to U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt by criticizing the Republican's long political career and asserting that "it's time for a new generation of leaders" in Washington.

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Backers of the Nonpartisan Court Plan released results from a poll that says voters would reject proposals to repeal it.

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Secretary of State Jason Kander announced that the petitions have met state standards and may now begin circulating in an effort to collect enough signatures to get on state ballots in November 2014.

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This month, numerous lawmakers have proposed bills that they say would fix ethical inadequacies in state government. Several lawmakers said their efforts are also a response to the forced resignations of three lawmakers this year. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader ...

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Kander named to veterans commission State Rep. Jason Kander, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan and a captain in the Missouri Army National Guard, will be appointed to the Missouri Veterans Commission later this month. Kander, a Democrat, is ...

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The Missouri House narrowly passed a proposed amendment Tuesday to change how the state selects its appellate judges. The measure won initial approval by an 82-72 vote – the minimum positive votes needed to proceed. The resolution needs another vote ...

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