Star Op-Ed: "Jetton's Thumbprints Will Never Be Removed...As Long As His Team Remains In Charge"

KC Star editorial page columnist Barb Shelly:

[Rod] Jetton's thumbprints will never be removed from House business as long as his team remains in charge. Steve Tilley of Perryville, the majority floor leader; and Bryan Pratt, the speaker pro tem, were Jetton's lieutenants. Pratt is running for the Missouri Senate, but Tilley is in line to become House Speaker.

It's difficult to see how the House can repair the damage that Jetton inflicted on its image and good government unless the membership votes in new leadership.