This legislative session has been characterized by some conflictual issues in the state legislature, especially in the Senate. We have witnessed filibustering over the issue of redistricting and gubernatorial appointees and one Senator stripped of committee assignments.
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"These simple pieces of legislation could take the strain off of moms and dads and let them focus on the simple, wonderful, precious joy of being a parent."
"HB 1876 and 2515 are important bills that deal with an issue that should greatly concern every Missourian who values the protection of private property."
"HJR 132, the concurrent majority resolution, is the principled solution. Let's put it on the ballot this November."
"All public school students in St. Louis and Kansas City should be funded equitably based on their particular needs."
Thank you for allowing me to cover the Capitol and be your The Missouri Times editor for the past few years. It’s been an honor.
"An overwhelming majority of the men and women making the pilgrimage to Jefferson City to file for state legislative office believe they are going to win."
"The American farmer is himself an endangered species, and our government should be working for our preservation, not just a beetle’s."
"We do not want safety fears ever to interfere with a judge’s ability to carry out their constitutional obligations."
"It is time to update our laws that are over 80 years old to match our current situation."