When Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt voted to repeal an attempted expansion of joint employer, he helped deliver a monumental win for our state’s franchising community. Our state’s 15,000 franchise businesses were grateful, and the nearly 165,000 jobs those businesses support were safer. The vote at stake was a repeal of the Biden Administration’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer rule. Dictating the relationship between big businesses and local franchises, Biden’s NLRB last October replaced the workable joint employer policy from the previous Trump standard adopted in March 2 ..read more

My father’s journey through the annals of World War II is a testament to resilience, service, and the enduring bonds of family. Drafted into the Army at the tender age of 19, my father embarked on a journey that would shape the course of his life. From the shores of Le Harve, France, to the heart of Germany, he stood alongside the brave men of the 6th Armored Division, known fondly as the Super Sixth. Theirs was a mission fraught with peril, marked by the liberation of places like Buchenwald—a harrowing testament to the atrocities of war. Upon his return to the United States, my father’s dedic ..read more

David Steelman, the counsel of House Speaker Dean Plocher, held a press conference outside of House Hearing Room Number 4. Steelman details a report he released in response to the report released by the House Ethics Committee last week. The conference can be watched below. The post David Steelman holds press conference appeared first on The Missouri Times ..read more

Watch as Scott Faughn gives his second Midweek Update of the week. Scott is joined by featured guest Rep. Alex Riley. Scott and Riley discuss upcoming elections, the future of HRCC and House leadership. The post TWMP Midweek Update – April 23, 2024 appeared first on The Missouri Times ..read more

Derral Reynolds, a Chrisitan Conservative republican has officially entered the race for Missouri State Representative in the HD128th District, covering all of Polk and the southern half of Hickory County. Derral has been married to his first and only wife Londa for 46-years. She is a wonderful woman that walks hand in hand with her Lord Jesus and keeps Derral in line. They have three adult children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. They have lived in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, California, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Derral grew up on ranches in Colorado and Wyoming, where he le ..read more

Watch as Scott Faughn gives his Midweek Update. Today, Scott is joined by Senator Denny Hoskins. Scott and Hoskins discuss Hoskins’ recent interaction with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft as well as his campaign for Secretary of State. The post TWMP Midweek Update – April 22, 2024 appeared first on The Missouri Times ..read more

After months of intense negotiations and community resistance, plans to construct a new landfill in Raymore, Missouri will move closer to being finally laid to rest. After the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1751 last week, the legislation is now one step away from being sent to the governor’s desk for final approval. House majority leader Jonathan Patterson (R – Lee’s Summit) confirmed to media outlets today that he will bring the legislation to the floor tomorrow morning. “I’m glad that the two parties have reached a satisfactory compromise,” said Patterson. “I will bring it to the House floo ..read more

Scott Faughn is joined by House Speaker Dean Plocher. On the panel Scott is joined by Rep. Brian Seitz, Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern, Rep. Melanie Stinnett and Rep. Rodger Reedy. The post This Week in Missouri Politics – April 21, 2024 appeared first on The Missouri Times ..read more

Justin Hicks, a proud Army veteran and candidate for Congress in Missouri’s Third Congressional District, has signed the U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge. A copy of the signed pledge is below. Justin Hicks statement: “I am proud to sign the U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge. Washington is broken because we continue to elect career politicians who maintain the status quo of inaction and partisan division. Elected office should be public service – not a lifetime career. We need more public servants in Congress who are committed to serving their constituents and moving America forward.” More ab ..read more

Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into illicit vape and marijuana products to ensure compliance with Missouri law, and to protect Missouri consumers from potentially dangerous products. His office issued civil investigative demands – subpoena power reserved for the Attorney General’s Office – after receiving reports that distributors were potentially violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), which grants Missourians the right to a marketplace free from fraudulent or deceptive business practices. The investigation stems from adverse health ..read more