West County Democrats Monthly Meeting United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 655 300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 http://www.westcountydemocrats.org Monday, January 13, 2019(always on the 2nd Monday of the month) 9 a.m. Refreshments and socializing9:30 Business meeting and announcements Read More …
Category: State and Local Issues
Everyone’s Money
So, in the real world basic things – health care, schools, police protection and roads, for example – suffer due to a lack of funding. Yet we have taxpayer dollars for bicycle overpasses and empty trolleys?
Working In Missouri
Rush hour traffic gave me plenty of time to read the sign boards in front of White Castle at Manchester and Barret Stations. One said “Now Hiring $11.00 Hour” That wage probably won’t attract any new workers… To start, Read More …
West County Democrats Dec. 2019 Meeting and Legislative Report
Maggie Menefee, the Executive Director of ALIVE for the St. Louis Metro Area spoke to the West County Democrats about the rise of intimate partner violence. This abuse may be physical, sexual, psychological or financial and there are very limited Read More …
What’s An ABAWD & Why They May Need Food Stamps
The new Trump rules – pushed by some Republicans then dropped during the debate over the Farm Bill – make it much harder for a state to get a waiver, even in times as bad as the Great Recession.
Talking With Santa
Monday night I talked trucks with Santa Claus. (Of course, we’re both Chevy guys.) I explained why I liked my regular cab, short bed four-wheel drive with a spartan (rubber mat) interior. He understood but prefers his crew cab with Read More …