Wrap: While the first Republican Speaker of the Missouri House in a generation announced she's exploring a run for governor, members of her party might need some convincing.

St. Peters Republican Doug Funderburk says he could support Catherine Hanaway's potential bid for governor even though she's opposed to Missouri's conceal carry laws.

Funderburk sponsored legislation in the spring prohibiting state officials from enforcing federal gun laws but the bill was vetoed.

Hanaway served as House Speaker from 2002-2005. She was appointed the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri in 2005 and served until 2009.

Reporting from the state capitol, I'm Matt Kalish.

Wrap: The sponsor of a controversial gun bill says he could support a run by former Republican House Speaker Catherine Hanaway despite her opposition to Missouri's conceal carry law.

However St. Peters Doug Funderburk says he'd have to sit down and talk with Hanaway on the issue.

Regardless, Funderburk doesn't think her opposition matters when it comes down to her potential candidacy.

Minority Leader Democrat Jacob Hummel says many people in the state don't know who Hanaway is anymore. She's been out of public office since 2005.

Reporting from the state capitol, I'm Matt Kalish.