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Posts published by “Leslie Holloway”
Leslie Holloway, from Jefferson City, is the senior director of regulatory affairs for the Missouri Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization.
"Our democracy is the envy of the world, but it is only as strong as the right to vote."
"Instead of watching the old cycle of trauma, violence, and punishment continue, we are starting to look for ways to prevent crime before it occurs."
"It costs far less to educate someone than incarcerate them."
With more than 10 weeks before the Nov. 3 election, there is no reason to think the sky is falling.
"When a school or business is deciding when to reopen, they should not have to factor in fear of litigation for trying to serve the community."
"Perhaps the most important ag-related policy issue this fall will be the candidates’ positions on foreign trade."
"There are more than 12,000 patients living with kidney disease in Missouri right now, and the BETTER Kidney Care Act could help to change their lives for the better."
"Perhaps the time has come for a serious conversation about initiative petition reform, correcting the imbalance between the responsibilities of our elected officials, and the ability to change our constitution by initiative petition."
"We hope to work with you to continue our focus on juvenile reform programs that address the root causes of juvenile delinquency which include adverse childhood trauma, mental health issues, food insecurity, and other socioeconomic issues that drive youth to commit such crimes."