In the aftermath of Wednesday's mass shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally, Americans are once again forced to reckon with the presence of firearms in society.
Michael Baumli talks with voters during a recent campaign stop/Photo by Brent Martin By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA Democrat takes on a big challenge in far northwest Missouri, running for the Missouri Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby.Hegeman has to leave the Senate due to term limits, leaving an open race for the District 12 Missouri Senate seat, the largest district in the Missouri Senate, comprised of 18 counties.Michael Baumli of Maryville, who works in cyber security and computer science, says he felt compelled to enter the race."I saw an opening and I decided to take it," Baumli tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Term limits for Dan Hegeman kicked in and so I thought if no one else is going to do it, I might as well jump in. I really don't like politics. I don't like diving into it, but something had to be done and someone had to step up."Baumli grew up on a farm near Maryville and says, if elected, he would be an advocate for rural
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A state Senator who represents South County and West County and has been a harsh critic of business restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 has tested positive for the contagion and may have infected others during two lengthy committee meetings.
Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, confirmed on Twitter Friday afternoon that he is ill, sending the tweet about 18 hours after rumors began circulating of his infection.
“I am self-isolating after I have tested positive for COVID-19,” Koenig wrote. “Fortunately, I am experiencing mild symptoms. Out of an abundance of caution, I will be quarantining at home for the next 10 days. I look forward to fully resuming my duties for the people of St. Louis County soon.”
A Republican state Senator who participated in two lengthy committee hearings this week has tested positive for COVID-19, Senate Democratic leader John Rizzo said Friday.