“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]
Schaefer unsure of motorcycle helmet override
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Gov. Jay Nixon’s decision to strike down a bill allowing motorcyclists to ride without a helmet was arguably the first-term chief executive’s most high-profile veto of the year.
Motorcycle enthusiasts have been trying to alter the law for decades, arguing the regulation is a limitation on personal freedom. This year, legislators passed a bill allowing motorcyclists [Click Here]
Local lawmakers respond to public defender bill veto
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, July 27th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
As I noted in last week’s blog post, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation that would allow the state’s Public Defender Commission to establish limits on their caseload.
But the story doesn’t necessarily end there. Lawmakers could choose to override Nixon during next month’s veto session. Sen. Jack Goodman – a Mount Vernon Republican who sponsored the [Click Here]
Kelly defends bonding plan
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
When Gov. Jay Nixon announced his support for a bonding plan that could spur development of higher education capital improvement projects, Rep. Chris Kelly saw it as a major opportunity to move forward.
Kelly, D-Columbia, was the lead sponsor this session of a proposal that would have issued bonds paying for capital improvement projects. The University [Click Here]
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