Samuel King
Samuel covers Missouri government and politics for KCUR. He comes to KCUR from the world of local television news, where he worked for 14 years in markets like Minneapolis, New York City and Montgomery. Samuel has extensive experience covering elections and state government in states across the country. He has won Associated Press awards for spot news coverage and investigative reporting. A native of Queens, New York, Samuel also spent time growing up in Alabama. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Intergrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University.
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Any member of the public can go to the debates in Missouri House or Senate. And in November, voters said the discussions about legislation and strategy... -
The acting head of the Missouri State Highway Patrol may soon have the job permanently. Governor Mike Parson appointed Lt. Colonel Eric Olson as... -
The Missouri House of Representatives voted 117-39 Wednesday to approve a bill that would effectively ban abortions in Missouri except for medical... -
The majority of Missouri state representatives decided Thursday to subject local officials to the same lobbying and campaign contribution limits that... -
Missouri remains the only state without a statewide prescription drug monitoring program, though it is a step closer. Again. -
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s budget plan includes a raise for all state employees, who on average are the lowest-paid in the nation. “We're going to... -
A little more than a week after his first State of the State address, in which he outlined his focus on workforce development and infrastructure,... -
Two Missouri lawmakers are looking to ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected — similar to laws that have been struck down in at least three... -
The $2.9 billion settlement between Volkswagen and the federal government could bring newer buses to Missouri’s roads, but it’s up to local transit... -
Updated at 7:20 p.m. Dec. 10 with a response to the investigation from the Office of the Attorney General. Updated at 2:10 p.m. Dec. 10 with secretary...
