Wrap: St. Louis Senator elect Scott Sifton's bill would even ban gifts to a legislators staff or family,a year after Missouri set a state record for campaign contributions.
Wrap: Democratic state representative Scott Sifton is one of more than a dozen lawmakers that have pledged to not take any gifts or meals from lobbyists, while in the legislature.
Senator elect Scott Sifton, D-Affton, prefiled a bill for the 2013 session that would ban gifts from lobbyists to elected officials, challengers, legislators' staffs and family members.
Senator elect Scott Sifton, D-Affton, prefiled a bill for the 2013 session that would ban gifts from lobbyists to elected officials, challengers, legislators' staffs and family members.
The Democrats gained a seat in redistricting with a GOP suburban St. Louis district shifting to Kansas City. Incumbent Sen. Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis County, is trailing his opponent state Rep. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, by 2,000 votes with two precincts yet to report.
The Democrats gained a seat in redistricting with a GOP suburban St. Louis district shifting to Kansas City. Incumbent Sen. Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis County, is trailing his opponent state Rep. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, by 2,000 votes with two precincts yet to report.
Rep. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis County, is one of more than a dozen lawmakers pledged to not take gifts or meals from lobbyists while serving in the legislature. The lawmakers included in this group include former Speaker of the House Steven Tilley.
Rep. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis County, is one of more than a dozen lawmakers pledged to not take gifts or meals from lobbyists while serving in the legislature. The lawmakers included in this group include former Speaker of the House Steven Tilley.
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