Archive for December, 2009
How bad does the city want to save green?
Posted by Scott Wendling on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Columbia is considered a tree hugging town by many people. We have many parks, increasing restrictions on development and preservation, and trees lining downtown. Heck, the city even wanted to put grass on the roof.
We also know the financial woes the city is under. Tax revenues are down and the city is looking to save [Click Here]
Nixon once again calls for campaign finance limits
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
When Gov. Jay Nixon’s office announced a conference call on ethics legislation, it wasn’t unreasonable to expect that the first-term governor would call for campaign finance limits.
After all, Nixon has been an advocate for the limited system for quite some time. He has commonly cited his experience arguing for limits in front of the United [Click Here]
Staying on Track
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Keep track of the right things in 2010. Many business struggled because they weren’t monitoring the numbers that make a difference, and didn’t notice the decline until it was too far gone.
One that I consider the most important to track is called a T-12 report, or Trailing 12 month report. It gives you a trend [Click Here]
Killer Tofu
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
It doesn’t take too much time lurking around the Missouri Capitol to notice gobs and gobs of food at almost every turn. It’s type of thing that would make Oliver Twist faint with pleasure.
OK, that analogy may be hyperbolic. But on an almost daily basis while the General Assembly is in session, lobbyists and interest [Click Here]
Another Farewell
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, December 14th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
I just wanted to take a moment to commemorate the life of Jim Rohn who left us on December 5th. Everyday I look at an inspirational print on my desk featuring one of his quotes, “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” One of my goals for 2010 is to become even more well versed [Click Here]
“Opt-out” resolution could draw showdown
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
There’s some buzz in Jefferson City over Sen. Jane Cunningham’s constitutional amendment that would shield Missouri from participating in any federal initiative that forces people to buy health insurance.
The health insurance is a big part of the federal health care bill, along with potentially barring the denial of insurance due to “pre-existing conditions” and providing [Click Here]
The Gift and the Curse
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
A Republican state lawmaker from Columbia was elevated to a higher placement in one of the General Assembly’s budget-writing committees.
Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, was appointed as the vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The position became vacant after the previous occupant – Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter – was elevated to chairman after Sen. Gary [Click Here]