Missouri has long lagged most other states in the operation of its benefit programs. As mentioned before, the state has moved from a county office model to Call Centers handling food stamps, Medicaid and most other programs. The Call Centers have been a monumental failure at handling everyday work flow. They now constitute an inescapable calamity struggling families must endure.
The wheel is turning in Missouri and, while the divide still seems great, progress was made in the 2018 midterms. We tend to be late adopters of trends that start at the coast and move inland, but change is coming if we stay strong.
We now have the potential for restoring civility and integrity to our political system if we have the will. We have solid progressive proposals that can make us safer, healthier, fiscally responsible and more just — and a willingness by Democrats to work collaboratively with all to ensure the promise of America.
During recent debate in the Missouri House concerning a proposed state referendum to recognize a fetus as a person, Missouri State Representative Tila Hubrecht (R-Dexter) said that women should not be allowed to abort pregnancies resulting from rape. Rep. Hubrecht Read More …
Several WCD members were among the 700 guests attending the Women’s Leadership Circle’s luncheon for Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri. The annual event was held April 6, 2017 at the Ritz Carlton and featured House Read More …