44th district

KBIA's Ryan Famuliner interviews Ken Jacob, Democratic nominee for the 44th [video]

Ryan Famuliner — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:44:23 +0000

Jacob talks about the importance of higher education, and how he believes it can be a way to promote job growth in the state. He also stresses revitalization of Interstate 70, but doesn’t go as far as to promote turning it into a toll road. He says bonding will be the way to pay for that work, which he says will also create jobs. Jacob also questions the legitimacy of the his opponent, Republican Caleb Rowden, who he says is not qualified for the office. Jacob has served in the state house and senate.

Rowden gets nod from Republicans in 44th District

Ryan Famuliner — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:19:00 +0000

A 29-year-old newcomer to politics is the Republican nominee for the newly-drawn 44^th State House District. Caleb Rowden got 41 percent of the vote in the 4-way race for the seat, which will represent Columbia’s third ward and most of Northeast Boone County. Rowden says economic development would be one of his main concerns as a legislator.

Mo. House candidates prepare for primary elections

Jonathan Ingram — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:11:48 +0000

Primary candidates vying for a house seat in Columbia’s 44^th and 47^th districts are getting ready for primary elections now just a week away.

State House candidates face off in Columbia

Jon Ingram — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:56:16 +0000

State House primary candidates for mid-Missouri's 44th and 47th Districts debated last night at a League of Women Voters forum at the Columbia Public Library. Among the hot topics: the federal health care law and how to maintain Missouri's aging highway system.