The Republicans were handed what appeared to be a politician's dream. Just five days before the general election, former House Speaker Bob Griffin was indicted on charges of influence peddling.
In the wake of yesterday's indictment of former House Speaker Bob Griffin... Republican Secretary of State candidate John Hancock charges that his opponent helped protect Griffin's power.
The Kansas City Business Journal reported Friday that the federal grand jury investigating former House Speaker Bob Griffin has been asked to return four indictments.
For it was incumbent Democrat Bekki Cook who stopped House Republicans from defeating Bob Griffin as House Speaker -- who now is under federal indictment.
KANSAS CITY - Former House Speaker Bob Griffin is planning to plead not guilty to a federal grand jury indictment, which accuses Griffin of nine counts of bribery, racketeering and mail fraud.
Former House Speaker Bob Griffin says he will plead not-guilty to the charges of political corruption that were issued by a federal grand jury Thursday.
Richardson's method of reaching the public, holding media briefing with bright lights and cameras, while he told them about Speaker Steve Gaw "Griffinesque" habits, referring to former Speaker Bob Griffin's reputation for shutting out Republicans and shutting off debate.
Still, House GOP Leader Mark Richardson, R-Cape Girardeau, called the Democrats' attempt to keep the debate off the floor "Griffinesque," referring to former Speaker of the House Bob Griffin's reputation for making behind the scenes deals with lawmakers to pass legislation.
After a week of conflict, the Missouri House of Representatives elected a new speaker, speaker pro tem, and majority floor leader Jan. 10. Rep. Steve Gaw, D-Moberly, replaced Bob Griffin as Speaker. At 37, Gaw is the youngest House speaker in recent history.
JEFFERSON CITY - By the end of the first week of the Missouri legislature's 1996 session, House Republican leaders said they had secured enough votes to oust Bob Griffin as Missouri's House Speaker.
JEFFERSON CITY - After over 15 years of public service, former speaker Bob Griffin, D-Cameron, retired from Missouri House of Representatives Thursday morning.
During last year's session, abortion issues dominated the House during the entire session. For several years former House Speaker Bob Griffin, D-Cameron blocked the abortion restriction issue to coming to house floor.
During last year's session, abortion issues dominated the House during the entire session. For several years former House Speaker Bob Griffin, D-Cameron blocked the abortion restriction issue to coming to house floor.
Later, in a press conference, when Gaw was asked what changes he would make, including committee chairs and memberships and office assignments, he made no promises, unlike Leake who had received criticism when he signed a pledge not to shift the committee chairs Speaker Bob Griffin appointed.
Relieved and pointing to the "Free at Last" button on his lapel, Bob Griffin took some deep breaths and talked about his reign as the former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.
The House was scheduled to elect a replacement for Missouri House Speaker Bob Griffin, who announced several months ago that he would step down from his 15-year reign has House leader.