Good piece from Dr. Haslag and Mr. Stokes. We generally agree that tax cuts are better long term for an economy than government spending, but we still must go back to the point we made in an earlier post. We say no thanks to tax cuts with borrowed and printed money that our children and […]

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From The Missouri Record: Why did you decide to run for State Representative? I always had a very serious interest in political affairs and public service.  While I was overseas I saw the direct consequences of policy decisions and saw the outcome of politics.  For instance, [there were] missions where we should have had helicopters […]

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Protesters gather outside the prison where Missouri’s first execution in nearly four years was held Tuessday, May 19, 2009, in Bonne Terre, Mo. Dennis Skillicorn, one of three men convicted of killing Excelsior Springs businessman Richard Drummond in 1994, was executed at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday at the prison. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) By Dudley Sharp Death […]

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“Very sad to announce that rep carter, sen smith and I must postpone walk home. Schedule c’flcts. Still com’td to health care for all.” – 2:13 PM May 15th from TwitterFon Now some truth. Sources tell MOPNS that Rep. Calloway’s “walk home for healthcare” stunt was cancelled last week due to concerns sponsors had regarding […]

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From a self described “longtime Capitol observer:” “Folks inside the Capitol are still buzzing about how increasingly drunk and rowdy Senator Wes Shoemyer has been as the legislative session comes to a close. He was at it again hard last night. It’s sad that while issues affecting real people are being debated and discussed, Shoemeyer is spending […]

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“Over the past five months a number of House Republicans have indeed approached us about getting jobs in the administration.” – Nixon mouthpiece Jack Cardetti As the fallout continues from the very serious allegations that a Nixon staffer attempted to bribe Republican House members with jobs in the administration, the above quote from Cardetti stood […]

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Let’s see here. The House votes to not require a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but they want your cigarette to be self extinguishing so you don’t kill yourself while smoking in bed! How many days are left in this session? AP:  Missouri became the latest state Tuesday to join a national movement in requiring […]

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Hat tip:AFPMissouri Missouri Fair Tax discussion with HJR 36 sponsor Ed Emery. Advocates say Missouri Fair Tax offers real economic stimulus to Missouri and fairness to taxpayers.  [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/N1IlTXH_5XI” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Democrat hack blog FiredUp Missouri today is blaming “Ron Richard and the Republicans” for the demise of the so called “stimulus” bill yesterday. It seems that other Democrats (elected ones at that!) disagree with that partisan assessment: “Kinder was joined by several African-American legislators from St. Louis. In a letter to Nixon, Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, […]

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From Missouri Matters: Emily: “What do you think about HJR36? It’s a fair tax for Missouri that would get rid of the state income tax and replace revenue with a broad – based sales tax. The House just passed it, and if it were to pass the Senate Missourians would have to vote to enact […]

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