West County Democrats Legislative Update February 12, 2018 Federal Items: Congress accomplished as much in a couple of days last week as they have in the past year. As part of the budget deal… The national debt will Read More …
Legislative Update: February 12, 2018
Accepting Good Advice
Around dinner time on Friday evening I drove to my local grocery store. As I rolled down the hill, I watched a woman enter her Honda Pilot and back out of her space – with the hatch still all the Read More …
Up $1.37 Per Day…2018 Federal Poverty Guidelines Issued
Wow, they raised the poverty line for a family of four by $1.37 a day! Yes, the official federal poverty level guidelines for a family of four increased from $24,600 in 2017 to $25,100 in 2018, a whopping 2% jump! Read More …
“Topping Off Is Stealing”
Late Saturday afternoon I realized I’d never had lunch. I hit the lower-cost items on a fast food menu and added a large drink. Lunch accomplished, as I got ready to leave the restaurant I refilled my cup with ice Read More …
Welcome To The Sausage Factory
For the last 32 years of my father’s work career he investigated car accidents, mostly messy one involving nasty injuries, for a very major insurance company. In his last work years he specialized in claims which had gone to lawsuit. Read More …
Reasonable Governing
Starting this February, Manchester, Missouri will charge residents for trash pick-up. The Mayor, Board of Alderman, and City staff worked diligently on the City’s 2018 budget to make it balance. The City for the last 20+ years has not raised Read More …