by Mike Lear | May 16, 2014 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
House members who oppose the transfer legislation that has been sent to Governor Jay Nixon (D) say his office has indicated to them that he will call a special session for a new bill to be created. The Chairman of the legislative black caucus, Representative Tommie...
by Mike Lear | May 15, 2014 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
The state legislature has passed a bill meant to fix the state law that lets students transfer out of failing school districts. The proposal has been a priority for many lawmakers who say that law is bankrupting unaccredited school districts, particularly Normandy and...
by Mike Lear | May 14, 2013 | Business, News
A House proposal that backers say protects workers’ paychecks has been sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The bill (SB 29) requires that a worker give permission once a year for a union to take dues out of his or her paycheck, or to use them for political purposes. House...
