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Missouri State Senate

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Cell Phones To Be Added to Missouri "No Call" List Under Bill Sent to Governor

    The Missouri Senate yesterday unanimously passed a bill that would allow residents to add their cell phones to the state's "No Call" list that bars solicitors from calling or texting who don't want contact from vendors.In April the Missouri House passed House Bill 1549 in similar fashion with a 147- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Akin, Brunner and Steel Don't Know the Minimum Wage

    ​Todd Akin, John Brunner and Sarah Steelman, the three Republicans running for the Missouri Senate, all participated in a debate hosted by KMOX. Moderator Charlie Brennan threw 'em all for a loop when he asked them what the federal minimum wage is, and if they would vote to increase it. Brunner ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    State Senator Evokes MLK to Defend Rolling Back Discrimination Laws

    State Senator Brad Lager​Updated 1:15 p.m. with comments from State Senator Lager. This week Missouri Senate Republicans are pushing a bill that would dull workplace discrimination laws. Most notably, the legislation states that a person who files a discrimination lawsuit against an employer must ... More >>

  • News

    January 5, 2012

    New Year's Revolution: If you had the power to make one change that would improve life for St. Louisans in 2012, what would that change be?

    State Senator Brad Lager​Updated 1:15 p.m. with comments from State Senator Lager. This week Missouri Senate Republicans are pushing a bill that would dull workplace discrimination laws. Most notably, the legislation states that a person who files a discrimination lawsuit against an employer must ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Brian Nieves: State Senator Sued For Assault, False Imprisonment

    Nieves: Don't get him angry.​The political consultant who claimed he was beaten, held hostage and intimidated during a run-in last August with then state representative Brian Nieves has filed a civil suit against the politician in Franklin County Circuit Court. The lawsuit accuses Nieves, now a st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Missouri Legislature Approves Late-Term Abortion Bill

    ​Yesterday, the Missouri state legislature gave its final approval to a bill that criminalizes abortions after twenty weeks if it's shown that the fetus is developed enough to survive outside the uterus.If signed into law, the bill would provide stiff penalties for doctors who perform the newly-pr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Is Photo ID Amendment Bigoted Enough to Drive Missouri Republicans to the Polls?

    It's me, McLovin. Can I vote now, please?​Frankly, we here at Daily RFT are a little disappointed. We'd expected something juicier.Usually when Missouri's Republican-controlled Legislature rolls out a proposed constitutional amendment, it's something outrageously bigoted. Something that they hope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Why Not Sell the Naming Rights to the New Mississippi River Bridge?

    newriverbridge.orgHere are some ideas: Bud Light Bridge; Monsanto Round-Up Ready Bridge; Go See Ray Bridge ​Yesterday the Missouri Senate killed a bill that would have named the bridge under construction in north St. Louis after two local politicians and -- almost as an afterthought -- everyone wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Meth-Fighting Missouri Pseudoephedrine Ban Could Face Filibuster

    Sudafed shouldn't need a 'scrip, says State Senator Rob Schaaf.​In hopes of combating the state's never-ending meth problem, state legislators have been pushing a bill to make cold medicines that include pseudoephedrine available by prescription only.That would include Sudafed, Claritin and a host ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Missouri Right-To-Work Bill Appears Dead -- For Now

    ​The Missouri Senate yesterday failed to come to a vote after debating for three hours a bill that would prohibit unions from operating "closed shop" businesses in the state. Supporters of the so-called "right-to-work" initiative -- which bars unions from collecting fees and dues from all employee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Right to Work Bill Under Debate in Missouri Today With Scant Media Attention

    Image via Show Me ProgressIf you haven't heard (which is likely), Friday's rally drew 4,500 to Kiener Plaza​Correction: This post initially stated that the "right-to-work" bill was part of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce's "Fix the Six" campaign.  It is not. The Missouri Senate today is deba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Puppy Mill Repeal: Senate Bill 113 Allows Feces-Filled Water

    Jennifer SilverbergA Senate bill would bring major changes to the Humane Society-backed initiative approved by voters in November.​Missouri Senate Bill 113, the effort to undo the voter-approved crackdown on dog breeders, Prop B, is widely expected to pass the Senate today. (It was approved by voi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Hearing Today Over Bill to Ban Red-Light Cameras in Missouri

    The Missouri Senate committee on Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government is holding a hearing this afternoon on legislation calling for the banning of red-light cameras in Missouri. State senator Jim Lembke (R - St. Louis County) drafted similar legislation last year that failed to become la ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Missouri Isn't Alone in Desire to Slaughter Horses

    ​State representative James Viebrock's (R - Battlefield) bill last year to make Missouri the only state in the nation with a horse slaughtering facility never gained much traction. Never the less, in 2009 the Missouri Senate unanimously pass a resolution calling for the resumption of horse slaught ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Barbara Fraser Gains Seven Votes in Recount, Still 126 Votes Shy of Victory

    barbarafraser.com​The results are in from that recount we told you about earlier this month involving the 24th District race for Missouri Senate. On December 2, Democrat Babara Fraser asked for a recount after losing in November to Republican John Lamping by a margin of 0.3 percent (or 133 votes). ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Recount in Works for Barbara Fraser v. John Lamping for State Senate

    barbarafraser.com​Updated below...The Secretary of State's office is conducting an official recount of last month's election for the Missouri Senate -- District 24. Republican John Lamping won the election to represent mid- St. Louis County by just 133 votes out of a total of 61,091 cast. That's a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Voting Group Challenges State Senate Election; Wash. U. Students Turned Away at Polls

    ​Advancement Project, a national voters' rights organization, is asking the St. Louis County Election Board to review the results and circumstances surrounding last week's race for the 24th District of the Missouri State Senate. Republican John Lamping squeaked out a narrow victory over his Democr ... More >>

  • News

    April 21, 2010

    RFT readers debate the rights of animals, Dumpster divers, pregnant women and mustachioed men

    ​Advancement Project, a national voters' rights organization, is asking the St. Louis County Election Board to review the results and circumstances surrounding last week's race for the 24th District of the Missouri State Senate. Republican John Lamping squeaked out a narrow victory over his Democr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    U.S. Senate Election 2010: Roy Blunt Leading Robin Carnahan by 6 Points

    Roy Blunt continues to hang on to his lead to be Missouri's next U.S. Senator.​In a race almost certain to attract widespread national attention later this year, Republican Rep. Roy Blunt continues to lead Democrat Robin Carnahan in the Missouri Senate contest, according to the latest Rasmu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Hey, Uncle Sam, Missourah Goes All Constitutional On Your Ass!

    Image viaSelf-explanatory.​The Missouri House of Representatives today endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to invoke the 10th Amendment right here in the fine Show-Me State. When it comes to hate crimes, abortion, gun control, same-sex marriage, health-care reform, church 'n state, home-s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    Crap: Missouri's Next Sustainable Energy Resource?

    Image viaCrap: lawmakers are full of it, utility companies want to make good use of it.​The Missouri Senate moved forward with a bill yesterday that would make the methane gas produced by animal waste a part of the state's renewable energy program for utility companies.The proposed law (SB 848) do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    Senate Bill Would Bar All Missouri Drivers From Texting

    Texting while pedaling would still be permitted in Missouri.​The Missouri Senate yesterday unanimously approved a bill that outlaws texting while driving for all motorists in the state. Last summer state legislators approved a similar law that applies only for drivers under the age of 21. The bill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    Which Mark Twain Quote Best Summarizes Lawmakers' Quest to Rename Highway?

    Mark Twain and his jockey enter the on-ramp of I-70, circa 1880.​I'm not sure which of his quotes on foolishness Mark Twain would choose to comment on the recent actions in the Missouri Senate where legislators are attempting to rename a stretch of Interstate 70 through St. Louis. Back in 1999, st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Ed Martin's Race to Unseat Russ Carnahan Gains Traction, Attention

    edmartinforcongress.com​Got an email the other day from Ed Martin with some "big news" for the Republican candidate for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District (map here). According to a non-partisan report issued last week, Martin is now being pegged as a somewhat legitimate threat to unseat Democr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Saint Louis Zoo Will Remain Free for All -- Even "Zoosiers"

    Image sourceEven if you're from -- omigod! -- Jefferson County, they'll still let you in. For free.​Mayor Slay just Tweeted earlier this afternoon that the Saint Louis Zoo will remain free for all visitors. "A gift from city and county taxpayers," he writes.Last week the Missouri Senate had voted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    Ass Clown of the Week: Political Edition

    This week's clowns show their stripes.​With a few exceptions, ordinary folks in and around St. Louis refrained from outrageous acts of jackassery this week. Congratulations.Wish we could say the same of our elected officials. When it comes to questionable behavior, Missouri and Illinois politicos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Hoosier Watching Could Get a Lot Less Interesting at Saint Louis Zoo

    Saint Louis Zoo patron or wild animal?​The next endangered species at the Saint Louis Zoo could be the notorious redneck known as the "zoosier" (zoo hoosier). Why's that? 'Cause the zoo and the city's other free tourist attractions -- the Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum and St. Lou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Last Jeff Smith Post: The Letters

    One supporter of Jeff Smith compared him to a Kennedy.​Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, Build-A-Bear CEO Maxine Clark and an ex-girlfriend are among the hundreds of people who wrote to a federal judge asking for leniency in the sentencing for former state senator Jeff Smith. The letters, along with some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    Last Week's Most-Read Posts, August 24-30, 2009

    The scandal involving former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith kept readers' attention all last week. Here's a rundown of the most-clicked-on headlines, August 24-30, here at the Daily RFT.America F*** Yeah: Chesterfield Hummer Dealership Also Sells Assault Rifles  The Postcards That Brought Do ... More >>

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    August 26, 2009

    Jeff Smith's Resignation Letter

    Note: Below is the unedited letter Jeff Smith sent out to supporters following his guilty pleas Tuesday to two charges of obstructing a federal investigation. ​Dear Friend, Today, with great sadness and regret, I am resigning from the Missouri Senate. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Jeff Smith Resigns Missouri Senate, Pleads Guilty to Two Felonies

    Jeff Smith​Jeff Smith pleaded guilty today to two counts of obstructing justice. The first stems from an initial investigation into his failed 2004 campaign for U.S. Congress. The second charge comes from a follow-up investigation into his 2004 campaign conducted this year. According to a breaking ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    Woodstock (or Altamont) in the Ozarks -- The 35th Anniversary

    ozarkmusicfestivalexhibit.comThe Ozark Music Festival kicked off 35 years ago last Saturday, July 18, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Concert promoters had assured Sedalians that they would be hosting a "soft rock" festival with 50,000 spectators.Instead, 160,000 people (and that's a c ... More >>

  • News

    May 27, 2009

    Butt Heads: At the State Capitol, a Different Set of Smoking Rules Applies

    ozarkmusicfestivalexhibit.comThe Ozark Music Festival kicked off 35 years ago last Saturday, July 18, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Concert promoters had assured Sedalians that they would be hosting a "soft rock" festival with 50,000 spectators.Instead, 160,000 people (and that's a c ... More >>

  • News

    May 27, 2009

    Butt Heads: Want to know where our public officials stand on smoking bans? OK, we'll ask 'em!

    ozarkmusicfestivalexhibit.comThe Ozark Music Festival kicked off 35 years ago last Saturday, July 18, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Concert promoters had assured Sedalians that they would be hosting a "soft rock" festival with 50,000 spectators.Instead, 160,000 people (and that's a c ... More >>

  • News

    May 20, 2009

    Readers put out a call for more warrior-like bishops and considerate treatment of little people, Soulard residents

    ozarkmusicfestivalexhibit.comThe Ozark Music Festival kicked off 35 years ago last Saturday, July 18, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Concert promoters had assured Sedalians that they would be hosting a "soft rock" festival with 50,000 spectators.Instead, 160,000 people (and that's a c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Bill to Ban Red-Light Cameras Crashes in Committee

    Derek JensenLegislators on Missouri's Senate Transportation Committee rejected yesterday a senate bill that would ban red-light cameras in the state. Sen. Jim Lembke, a Republican representing parts of St. Louis city and county, first proposed the bill in January. Last week the bill got a speedy hea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Noodlers Fish For Change in Jefferson City

    Jennifer SilverbergHarold Ramsey with a whopper.Harold Ramsey and other supporters of hand fishing (a.k.a. noodling) spoke before the Missouri Senate Agriculture committee yesterday, according to the Post-Dispatch.Ramsey, his fisherman friend Gary Webb and other members of Noodlers Anonymous were fe ... More >>

  • News

    February 11, 2009

    "I Want That School:" Charter schools long to find a home in dormant St. Louis classrooms

    Jennifer SilverbergHarold Ramsey with a whopper.Harold Ramsey and other supporters of hand fishing (a.k.a. noodling) spoke before the Missouri Senate Agriculture committee yesterday, according to the Post-Dispatch.Ramsey, his fisherman friend Gary Webb and other members of Noodlers Anonymous were fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2009

    St. Louis Public Schools' 100-Year Deed Restriction Bans Charter Schools From Setting Up Shop in the City's Abandoned Classrooms

    Rhonda Broussard went out shopping in late 2007 for a building to house the St. Louis Language Immersion Schools, a set of French- and Spanish-speaking public charter schools she plans to open this fall. Broussard pulled up in front of the old Hodgen Elementary School, a brick Italianate structure i ... More >>

  • News

    July 13, 2005

    Letters

    Week of July 13, 2005

  • News

    June 29, 2005

    The Hair, A Parent

    Want a Brazilian wax for bikini weather? Not so fast, kiddo.

  • News

    March 23, 2005

    Choke the Chicken

    Adult businesses fear the "Smut Shop" bill will tax them into oblivion

  • News

    September 11, 2002

    Wildcat Strike

    Board of a sanctuary for lions, cougars and tigers takes a walk because the owners let the animals breed

  • News

    May 30, 2001

    Critter Lovers

    State lawmakers just can't say no

  • News

    April 18, 2001

    Letters

    Week of April 18, 2001

  • News

    October 4, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    Published the week of October 4, 2000

  • News

    September 13, 2000

    Filthy Riches

    The Ashcroft and Carnahan campaigns profit from money laundered through a new and deliberately confusing fundraising scheme

  • News

    March 3, 1999

    News Real

    The Ashcroft and Carnahan campaigns profit from money laundered through a new and deliberately confusing fundraising scheme

  • News

    March 3, 1999

    A Dangerous Call to Arms

    Proposition B blows away common sense, but that won't stop the NRA

  • News

    February 17, 1999

    News Real

    Proposition B blows away common sense, but that won't stop the NRA

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