Last week, Missouri Speaker of the House Ron Richard was still solidly and vocally supportive of a Fifth State Bond Issue. The Joint House Resolution, introduced by Rep. Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) and Republican Floor Leader Steve Tilley, was approved by a significant margin during the session, and Richard voted for it in the House, before [...]
Is A Special Legislative Session on the Horizon?
Posted on 17 June 2009
In a letter today to Republican members of the General Assembly, Governor Jay Nixon foreshadowed a possible special legislative session. Giving his vocal support for a Fifth State Bond Issue, sponsored in the legislative session concluded in May by Boone County’s own Chris Kelly and Rep. Steve Tilley, Republican Majority Floor Leader, Nixon touted the [...]
On Democracy: A Breathtakingly Fresh Point of View
Posted on 05 June 2009
In what has been called a transformational speech at Cairo University in Egypt, President Obama said:
“… there are some who advocate for democracy only when they’re out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. (Applause.) So no matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by [...]
Obama Speaks to Boone County…
Posted on 26 May 2009
In an email sent to Boone County Democrats on May 26, President Obama introduced Supreme Court Nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, to Boone County:
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From: democraticparty@democrats.org
Subject: My Supreme Court nominee
Date: May 26, 2009 3:51:51 PM CDT
To: info@boonecountydems.net
Reply-To: democraticparty@democrats.org
Boone County –
I am proud to announce my nominee for the next [...]
MO Legislative Session Ends With a Thud!
Posted on 16 May 2009
The media has painted the best face on the outcomes emanating from the 95th General Assembly, but most notable are the bills that didn’t pass that should have…
Like the bill to provide 35,000 low-income working parents with health insurance — Read my lips: It would have cost the state NOTHING. The Missouri Hospital Association had [...]
Video Content
President Obama Introduces Supreme Court Nominee to Boone County
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Announcements
Remembering a Boone County Statesman
Posted on 05 June 2009
George Parker’s America: Remembering a Boone County Statesman
By Mike Martin for The Columbia Business Times
Reprinted with permission
http://www.columbiabusinesstimes.com
On October 6, 2008, in what may have been his final speech before a democratic governing body, former Missouri state representative George W. Parker defended the legacy of the most cantankerous cuss of a voice of freedom that ever [...]
Events
Muleskinners Schedule for July
Posted on 30 June 2009
Muleskinners @ Noon on Fridays @ Stephens College
July 3 - No Muleskinners
July 10 - Mark Farnen — 100 Years of Campaign Buttons
July 17 - John Baker — Bridging the ReligioCultural Divide, A Christian-Muslim Dialogue
July 24 - Michelle Trupiano–Public Affairs Manager, Planned Parenthood–Choice Politics, The Missouri Legislature, and Beyond
July 31 - Cindy Mustard — Executive Director, [...]
General News
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OBAMA’S PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION
Posted on 12 May 2009
The choice of a public health insurance plan is crucial to real health care reform. But right now, it’s being smeared by conservatives and insurance-industry front groups. Here’s what you really need to know:
Choice, choice, choice. If the public health insurance option passes, Americans will be able to choose between their current insurance and [...]
Local Updates
Your BCDP Central Committee Officers
Posted on 11 March 2009
The Boone County Democratic Central Committee elected a “new” Chair and Vice Chair at their meeting Thursday, March 11. The new officers are as follows:
Chair - Phyllis Fugit
Vice Chair - Fred Seaman
Secretary - Scott Cristal
Treasurer - Vicki Hobbs
You can find their contact information at the Central Committee page of our website.
Muleskinners @ Noon
Understanding The City Budget @ Muleskinners
Posted on 17 June 2009
In 30-minute, rapid-fire fashion, Jerry Wade, Fourth Ward City Council Person, provided Muleskinner attendees on June 5th with a handle on the intricacies of the City of Columbia budget. We will post a link here to the entire presentation when available. Until then, a few budgetary snippets for your information…
Current City Revenue Estimates for [...]
On The State Front
Is There an Acceptable Role for Robocalls?
Posted on 17 June 2009
Many Boone Countians heard Republican Senator Kurt Schaeffer’s voice today in a robocall asking voters to urge Governor Nixon not to veto the $31 million stimulus funding for Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital. There was widespread speculation that Nixon may be considering such veto, a move which would likely not be supported by Boone County legislators [...]
Publications
July Newsletter
Posted on 26 June 2009
Download the Boone County Democrat, our July Newsletter in .pdf format.
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