"We cannot allow this pandemic to crush education growth in our state even more than it has."
Posts published by “Rick Brattin”
State Sen. Rick Brattin is a newly-elected Republican lawmaker who represents SD 31.
"Last week I objected during the Joint Session count of electoral votes in order to have a debate on the issue of election integrity."
"In already tough economic times, where general revenue is down, Medicaid expansion will only steal away more resources from an already tight budget."
"The year 2020 only exacerbated the education gap that previously existed between various public school districts; the disparity that existed has only grown wider."
"If Missouri mandates these biodiesel fuel blends as proposed ... there will be an immediate price increase per gallon and a price spike to retailers when the tax credit expires in 2023."
"As terrible as this pandemic has been, it may very well shake up the status quo and provide better choices for education in our students’ futures."
"Transit is critical to Missouri, and this funding is critical to sustaining transit operations across the state."
"Recycling, when done properly, is a potent tool to help protect the environment."
"This is just the beginning of reforming our broken Medicaid program."
"In the debate over wildlife management efforts, science continues to triumph over misinformation."