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Missouri Supreme Court Sides Constitutionally With Parson's Power to Appoint Lieutenant Governor
April 18, 2019
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 18 -- The Missouri Republican Party issued the following news release, dated April 16:

The Missouri Republican Party released this statement regarding the Missouri Supreme Court's decision today that the Governor has the authority to appoint a Lt. Governor in the event of a vacancy.

"Missouri's constitution is clear regarding the authority to make gubernatorial appointments. It's important that Missouri have all of the . . .

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