August 2011
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“My staff and I are regularly communicating with Joplin officials to make sure...”
– Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
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“Days ago I walked the streets of Joplin. I saw construction projects where...”
– Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., reacting to news that FEMA payments for Missouri disaster recovery will be delayed.
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Schweich sues Nixon over withholds
State Auditor Tom Schweich filed a lawsuit in Cole County Court Friday over Gov. Jay Nixon’s withholdings.
Schweich had previously questioned the process in which Nixon withheld roughly $170 million in order to pay for expenses related to disaster recovery. Nixon’s office in turn said that the governor “has the constitutional responsibility and authority to cut spending to...
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“Senate Bill 54 was vital to protecting school students from sexual predators in...”
– Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield.
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“We are pleased that Governor Nixon and the court agree with our members that...”
– DeeAnn Aull, Assistant Executive Director of Missouri NEA.
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Nixon asks lawmakers to repeal teacher-student...
Gov. Jay Nixon wants the legislature to alter statutes pertaining to electronic communication between teachers and students.
The provision was included in a bill known as the “Amy Hestir Student Protection Act,” which was aimed at curtailing sexual misconduct against students. The provision in question garnered controversy after questions arose how it would affect teachers’...
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“#dcearthquake first ever experience in an earthquake. DC is abuzz!”
– Missouri Republican political consultant Jeff Roe
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“Eartquake 5.8 just occurred in DC. My DC staff in emergency location. Hope...”
– Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Tweeting about the D.C.-area earthquake.
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Schoeller: OK with lack of disaster recovery at...
One thing missing from Gov. Jay Nixon’s special session call was anything related to disaster recovery.
And for House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, that’s OK. Schoeller - the chairman of a committee looking into disaster recovery options - sent out the following letter yesterday to members of the Interim Committee on Disaster Recovery:
I just finished a call with the...
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WaPost: Is Kinder doomed?
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder.
Kinder - who was long thought to be the Republican standard-bearer for governor next year - has had to answer allegations from St. Louis bartender Tammy Chapman. In an article published in the Riverfront Times, Chapman among other things accused Kinder of being aggressive with her when she was a stripper at a Sauget club in the...
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Nixon calls special session for September 6
Gov. Jay Nixon’s office just sent out a press release stating that this year’s special session will begin on September 6.
It’s going to be a busy session. Not only will the special session focus on economic development issues - such as creating a series of tax credits to entice a “China hub” at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport - but it will also allow for...
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STL P-D: Illinois site of next labor fight
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported today on another Midwestern state that might get swept up in the recent trend of labor unrest.
But unlike Wisconsin, Illinois is about as Democratic as it gets. But the paper reports that’s not stopping Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn from significantly altering the pension system:
Leaders in both parties in Springfield appear ready to push a major...
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Vacation
I’m heading off on vacation in a couple of days until August 21, which means this blog will be on a short hiatus until I get back.
In the meantime, enjoy the final days of summer. We’re going to miss them when it’s a billion degrees below zero.
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Nixon: No land assemblage credit during special...
In related special session news, Gov. Jay Nixon sent out a letter to legislative leaders on Friday stating that he will not include changes to the land assemblage tax credit in his call.
You can click here to read the letter.
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Crowell criticizes China hub incentives
Sen. Jason Crowell sent out a Capitol Report today that sharply criticizes incentives aimed at creating a “China hub” at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, has been a notable critic how how the state doles out tax credits. And that antipathy extends to the so-called Aerotropolis plan, which could allocate $360 million in tax credits over time to entice...
“It was unacceptable for the U.S. government to default on its debts. Some took...”
– U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.
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“This compromise bill establishes a framework for putting our budget on a path to...”
– U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St Louis City. Carnahan - who may run in the 2nd District next year - voted in favor of the debt limit deal that passed the House yesterday.
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“Conservatives have already been called terrorists by our vice president – it is...”
– Ed Martin, a Republican contender for the 2nd Congressional District seat
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“Washington needs to change its ways and it needs new conservative leaders who do...”
– Ann Wagner, a Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District
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“While I don’t believe this is the best possible bill, it is the best bill...”
– U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
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