and sexism too. As a matter of fact, in their criticism of Katie Smith Democrats are engaging in many of the silly “isms” liberals have concocted. Several Democrats have questioned her qualifications, including Sen. Maida Coleman, a St. Louis Democrat. Coleman sits on the Senate agriculture and gubernatorial appointments committees and previously called for Blunt […]

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From the Kansas City Star: By a one-filibustering-senator margin, repeal of Missouri’s misunderstood loss limit appears dead. “I never say never,” said Senate Majority Leader Charlie Shields, a St. Joseph Republican and sponsor of the repeal bill. “But the reality is it’s got some problems.” The biggest problem is named Matt Bartle, an anti-gambling Republican […]

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And another victory for the Republicans at the Capitol: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. | Lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a $350 million plan to finance college buildings with student loan agency money, delivering a victory to Gov. Matt Blunt after more than a year of political and legal wrangling. The Republican-led House sent the GOP […]

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This has to be one of the most ridiculous attempts to score political points on a non issue we’ve come across in quite awhile. From all accounts, Mrs. Swaney-Smith is abundantly qualified to lead the agriculture department. From her farming background to her years of service working in Washington on Ag issues, Democrats need to […]

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Sen. Charlie Shields is leading the fight to do away with the state’s motor vehicle inspection program. Shields’ plan has been added to a major transportation bill that must pass the House in order to be signed by Gov. Blunt.

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First St. Louis installs red light cameras; then, our neighbors in the Illinois legislature assumed people are drawn to Chicago for the brisk air and smoke free bars; now, the Missouri legislature is telling you how safe you need to be in your own car.  I’m beginning to feel like Winston Smith. AP reports:  Jefferson […]

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St. Charles Republican Joe Smith seems to have not outgrown his love for professional “wrestling”. Rep. Smith is hoping that others haven’t either, as he asks backers for a minimum $250 contribution to watch WWE’s “Judgement Day” wrestling event in a private suite at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis May 20th. The email invitation […]

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A bill recently passed by the House that addressed the state Social Security and public employee taxes went through a few changes in the Senate today. The House passed a version of the tax cut in February that contained more exemptions and carried a price tag of $285 million. Senate leaders said the state could not afford […]

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By David Stokes Jefferson City officials have, at least in one, minor way, exhibited good economics, good tax policy and good common sense in their recent decision to remove tax credits for one Columbia company. The tax credits were authorized in 1990 to encourage recycling, but as often happens with good ideas over time, the […]

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A bill that would require strict guidelines for a serious medical procedure passed a Senate Committee yesterday but the common sense move by the committee has left many with bunched panties. The bill would require abortions to be performed at “surgical centers with strict building guidelines.” Unfortunately for Planned Parenthood their clinics in Kansas City and […]

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