Real voting problem goes unaddressed The present Republican-controlled Missouri General Assembly has been endeavoring for years to make it more difficult for certain groups (always Democratic-leaning) to vote. I feel very comfortable in this opinion...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 18, 2012
From kosher food certification to separation of church and state to a ballot initiative on photo identification for voting, the local Jewish community looks forward to a diverse agenda as the Missouri General Assembly resumes work in Jefferson City this...
The majority Republican party in the Missouri General Assembly has caused passage of Senate Bill 3. which would require Missouri voters to present a non-expired government-issued photo ID in order to vote in elections. The bill now heads to the desk of...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 13, 2011
Rep. Jake Zimmerman may be a Democrat but he's sure of one thing about his new job."There is not a Democratic or Republican way to assess a house," he said. "There is just a right way."Zimmerman, 36, will get the chance to perfect that method as he serves...
