JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has sent the Senate a letter saying his five appointees to the State Board of Education have withdrawn from consideration.
Some senators had blocked their confirmation because of frustration that they
had voted to fire education commissioner Margie Vandeven last year. That vote
came shortly after Greitens had appointed some of the members and while the
Legislature was not in session.
By withdrawing their nominations, Greitens could potentially appoint them again later to the position.
But Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard said he’s not sure the governor can
simply withdraw the nominations without some action by the Senate to accept
that.
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