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Missouri 8th District candidates answer questions

MISSOURI (KFVS)- The special election to fill the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th district is just about a month away on June 4.

Missouri voters will choose someone to fill the seat Rep. JoAnn Emerson vacated.

Steve Hodges is the Democrat candidate. He has worked in the Missouri House of Representatives since elected in 2006, serving Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties.

Jason Smith is the Republican candidate. He has worked in the Missouri House of Representatives since voters elected him in 2005 and serves Crawford, Dent, Phelps and Reynolds counties.

Bill Slantz is the Libertarian candidate, and founded his own consulting company.

Doug Enyart is the Constitution Party candidate and founded his company in forestry consulting.

Heartland News sat down with each one and asked a few questions.

State Treasurer offers financial "spring cleaning" checklist

State Treasurer offers financial "spring cleaning" checklist

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is providing Missourians a financial “spring cleaning” checklist.

Zweifel says he hopes Missourians will use to keep their finances in order and their property from becoming unclaimed property.

“There are a few simple steps each of us can take on a regular basis to keep our records up-to-date and our estates in order,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “It is important that we check on our accounts, safe deposit boxes, life insurance policies and wills. By making sure that our contact information is correct, our fees are paid up and changes made, Missourians can help keep their property where it belongs and avoid having to file Unclaimed Property claims to get it back.”

Here are a few “spring cleaning” tips for your finances from Zweifel:

1.      Make sure your bank has your current information. If you have moved or changed your name, be sure to inform your bank.

SLIDESHOW: Election 2012 in the Heartland

SLIDESHOW: Election 2012 in the Heartland

(KFVS) - These pictures are from some polling stations throughout the Hearltand on Tuesday, November 6.

You can e-mail us a picture of your voting sticker or from your polling station to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

Missouri voters to decide on tobacco tax hike

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS)-

Missouri voters will be asked to raise the state's tobacco tax by passing Proposition B when they head to the polls Tuesday.
Currently, Missouri has the lowest cigarette tax in the nation, along with the 11th highest smoking rate.

Supporters of Prop B say the tax would change both of those numbers drastically.

Missouri Amendment 3 would change judicial appointment process

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS)- On Tuesday, Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3, which would change the judicial appointment process.

Amendment 3 would modify what is known as the "Missouri Plan" in state courts, which claims to keep the appointment process of judges non-partisan.

Neal E. Boyd enters race for State Representative

Neal E. Boyd enters race for State Representative

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - He's known for his singing voice and now Neal E. Boyd, of Sikeston wants to run for the Missouri State House.

The Sikeston native made the announcement, at the same republican event Rick Santorum spoke at on Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

“I am running for state representative to ensure that the citizens, and more importantly, the children of the 149th District have the same opportunities to succeed that I had,” Boyd said. “If my life shows anything, it’s that the American Dream can still be achieved through hard work and perseverance.”

Boyd has a bachelor's degree in speech communications from Southeast Missouri State University, a Bachelor's degree in music from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Master’s degree in management from the University of Phoenix. He also attended the New England Conservatory in Boston.

Sikeston voter turnout low as of Tues. morning

Sikeston voter turnout low as of Tues. morning

SIKESTON, IL (KFVS) - Voter turnout in Scott County was running very low Tuesday morning.

As of 11 am, the number of voters at this particular precinct in Sikeston was only 13.

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