2022 Pre-Filed Anti-Labor Bills
Guest author Jacqueline Farr recently submitted a Letter to the Editor for publication in her local Benton County, Missouri newspaper. The piece focuses on anti-worker, anti-labor, and anti-voter bills that
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2022 Pre-Filed Bills
The race is on for Missouri lawmakers who want to get a jump start on setting the agenda for the 2022 legislative session. As of December 16, House members have
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Build Back Better Vital to Our Children’s Future
The following editorial was penned by Franklin Countian Susan Cunningham, who points out why President Biden’s Build Back Better plan will have a huge impact on our nation’s future. Susan
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Kiehne Announces Bid for Senate Race
LABADIE, MO: Franklin Countian John Kiehne has announced his candidacy for Missouri’s Senate District 26. SD 26 covers Franklin County, Wildwood, Eureka, and other sections of west St. Louis County.
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Political Compromise
The following commentary is published with permission from Alan Bell, Franklin County Democratic Central Committee member: This country was created as the United States of America - not the Republican
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2021 Legislative Session: What Didn’t Cross the Finish Line
Part 2 of 3: The 2021 Missouri legislative session is now over. Here’s a quick overview of major bills that failed to make it through the political gauntlet. This list
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Bills that Passed in the 2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 Missouri legislative session is now over. Here’s a quick overview of major bills that made it through the political gauntlet and are now on their way to Governor
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Polarization Doesn’t Need to Set Up Residence
Commentary Unfortunately, there is tremendous polarization in our nation today. We also see it in every state, and even within families. While not the entire cause, politics has played a
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April Central Committee Meeting
Your Franklin County Democratic Central Committee will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Monday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. In addition to a full slate of agenda
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Are You a Democrat?
The current Missouri Democratic Party Platform identifies a set of key principles that we believe in and support. The Platform serves as a foundation for the issues we take on,
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