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.
In less than three weeks members of the Missouri legislature begin pre-filing bills for the 2019 session. Right To Work promises to return, as well as efforts to undo last week’s vote to raise the minimum wage. By the first Read More …
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With this election over, in the few days before ads for the 2020 candidates hit, let’s take a look at a bi-partisan issue confronting Missourians: extravagant ice costs.
Dining with friends a few days ago at a nice west county bar and grill I ordered a double Jameson’s Irish Whiskey “on the rocks.” Their idea of “double” fell short of mine. More disconcerting was a charge on the bill, right below the Jameson’s, of $1.50 for “rocks.”
This was the second time in recent months I found ice as a surcharge item, though the first came at a white table cloth place which also hit me up for “extra bread.”
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.
As we speak, there is a broad initiative by the Missouri Democratic Party to reach these areas, to communicate with these populations better and field great candidates for office across the state. Until that effort gets traction, (and until we can eliminate the corrupting influence of out-state money) we need to drive adoption of proposals that can appeal to all Missourians. There are a few on the ballot in November that should be common sense for any citizen of our state.