We understand it’s Friday, and the Show Me Institute IS a conservative institution, but today’s post by Sarah Brodsky  (left) criticizing legislation that designates Missouri’s official tree – or in this case, official reptile – is a little harsh. Ms. Brodsky suggests that lawmaker’s time would be better served if they focused on other matters. […]

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My apologies for dropping out of the sphere for a while. My break started with an innocent vacation to middle of nowhere Mexico and ended with the removal of one angry appendix. Thankfully I was already back in Kansas City when my appendix decided it was time to come out. As you are well aware, […]

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Waynesville Daily News highlights a love-fest that only Fabio could appreciate: The two legislators who represent most of Pulaski County, State Rep. David Day, R-Dixon, and State Sen. Frank Barnitz, D-Lake City, said at a May 30 Chamber of Commerce lunch that they mostly agreed on their votes during this year’s legislative session. “I know […]

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By Tim Hare In a session that he termed “topsy-turvy”, state representative Steve Hobbs (R-Mexico) reflected on the recently completed state legislative session during a Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast held Friday at the Chamber’s facility. “The peaks and valleys of the session were just amazing,” said the three-term state representative. The session was embroiled […]

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From Reflections of a Paralaytic: Well, my internship at the State Capitol has come to an end. May 18 was the last day of session. The best I can tell people when they ask me what it was like working there is that it was interesting. I can’t say that I particularly enjoyed it or […]

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As this year’s Legislative session winds down, the Source decided to look at the high points – and the low points – for one of the State’s most out-spoken Democrats, House Minority Leader Jeff Harris. For most Missouri political pundits, Jeff Harris’ quotes and constant criticism of everything from Republican voters to Governor Blunt himself […]

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Representative Joe Smith of St. Charles County will give honor to the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of their country during a speech this coming Monday, Memorial Day, at 11 am. While Rep. Smith anticipates his comments will reflect appreciation for Veterans of the Vietnam war, he will give […]

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Senator Chris Koster (R – Cass County), Representative Trent Skaggs (D – North Kansas City), Representative Ryan Silvey (R – Kansas City) and I were guests on KCUR’s Up to Date with Steve Kraske today. (Audio)

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From Missourinet: By Bob Priddy Senator Chris Koster of Harrisonville argues that confined animal feeding operations should not have to operate under 114 different sets of county health standards. That’s why he wanted to put regulation of CAFO health issues within the state health department.

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From Missourinet: Download/Listen: State Representative Steve Hunter (R-Joplin) (:30 MP3) A State Representative being blamed for the failure of an important piece of legislation, SB 668 , during the just concluded session of the General Assembly responds to critics. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce points an accusatory finger at Representative Steve Hunter (R-Joplin), Chair of […]

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