Richard open to strengthening ethics laws

In the wake of a hard-hitting expose of the pervasive influence of money in Missouri politics, Speaker of the House Ron Richard, R-Joplin, says he is open to beefing up ethics laws:

House Speaker Ron Richard, a Republican, declined to address specific proposals, but said he is open to a “serious look into how we can work to strengthen Missouri ethics laws and ensure moral behavior in the House of Representatives.”