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JEFFERSON CITY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 – State Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee’s Summit, will meet with local elected leaders in an effort to find issues each community would like to see addressed during the 2013 session in the General Assembly. In the past, Sen. Kraus has invited elected officials to his office, but this year he [...]
LEE’S SUMMIT, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 – In this day and age of YouTube and smart phones with video capability politicians truly have it tough. Governor Jay Nixon speaking to a crowd had this to say about the Missouri Assembly: OK, that was cute! I hate to think of Senators and Congressman at the Missouri Assembly [...]
JEFFERSON CITY, July 5, 2012 – State Senator Brad Lager, a candidate for Lt. Governor, announced today that he has sent a letter to Governor Nixon, calling upon him to convene a special session of the Missouri General Assembly, so that Missouri can formally opt-out of the mandates and expansions of Obamacare. Senator Lager also [...]
JEFFERSON CITY, March 8, 2012 – State Sen. Will Kraus, in conjunction with other local lawmakers, will be meeting with constituents during upcoming town hall meetings. “I appreciate every opportunity to meet with the citizens of the district,” Sen. Kraus said. “Now that we have reached the mid-point of the current session, it is important [...]
by Melinda Wilcox Deason I feel like I am part of a group of history makers! Let me tell you – tonight (Tuesday, February 7, 2012) was probably my favorite night ever of our Kansas City Metro Republican Women’s Club (KCMRWC). Our very own Member, Attorney Jamie Barker Landes, who has been with us since [...]
I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend time with family and friends. I am reminded to be thankful year-round for the many blessings we enjoy as free citizens in this great country. It is also always a good time to remember those less fortunate than ourselves and to give [...]
On Sept. 29, I held my sixth town hall of the year in Blue Springs. The town hall was co-hosted by Rep. Jeanie Lauer, R-Blue Springs. In addition, four Blue Springs Council members were there to answer questions on local issues: Dale Carter, Jeff Quibell, Kent Edmondson and Chris Lievsay. About 40 engaged residents attended [...]
This week, several state representatives, municipal leaders, and myself hosted two town meetings in the district. As always, it was great to hear from people from District 8 on issues that are important to you. Lee’s Summit On Monday evening, I participated in a town hall at the Lee’s Summit City Hall along with Reps. [...]