Missouri Monitor: Tales from a Capital City

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May 2025

Beyond party lines, Missouri Democrats push for practical wins that matter
Even though Democrats are outnumbered and outvoted in Missouri’s Republican-dominated legislature, they have found ways to advance policies that meet…
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Scott Randolph
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It's Groundhog Day...again at the Missouri Capital.
I believe it is our elected officials’ duty to be faithful to the people. But that’s not what happened at the Missouri State Capitol this week, last…
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Scott Randolph
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Missouri’s Direct Democracy Under Attack. Lawmakers’ battle plans include deceptive ballot language.
While the Missouri House and Senate are deliberating legislation to undo the will of the voters and outlaw most abortions in the state, Republican…
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Scott Randolph

April 2025

Missouri Lawmakers Override the Will of the People, Defying the Constitution They Swore to Uphold
The Republican supermajority has habitually overturned ballot initiatives passed by the people. As long as elected officials feel empowered to disregard…
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Scott Randolph
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Clearly Qualified: Jefferson City Voters Choose Experience and Transparency
On April 8, 2025, municipal elections were held in Jefferson City and Cole County. The council race in Jefferson City's Ward 4 revealed defects in…
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Scott Randolph
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Missouri Legislators’ Priorities Revealed in Budget Process – Progress or Pandering? You decide.
A budget is a clue about values and priorities.
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Scott Randolph
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City elections are coming up. Who cares? You should.
Despite having so much to do with how our local government operates and responds to our needs and the taxes we pay, only 15-20% of Jefferson City…
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Scott Randolph
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March 2025

Potholes, parking places or prescriptions? Who will decide which ones get filled?
Jefferson City Municipal Election Edition In our town, typically, only 12-15% of registered voters bother to show up to vote in municipal elections held…
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Scott Randolph
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Spring Break in the Capital City
The following is an update on a few issues I have written on during the past few months: Proposition A, Childcare, Crime, and Education. There are many…
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Scott Randolph
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You have a right to be heard. They have an obligation to listen.
“God has a plan and purpose for your life.” That was Congressman Mark Alford’s response to concerns by constituents who had lost their jobs due to…
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Scott Randolph
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From Tax Breaks to Heartbreaks: Should Medicaid Cuts Become Tax Perks for the Rich?
Today, 1 in 5 people in Missouri are covered by Medicaid (about 1.4 million residents). This includes: 39% of all children. Two-thirds of all MO nursing…
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Scott Randolph
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