Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Legislation that would allow teachers with concealed weapons permits to carry guns in school has the support of Missouri House Republican leaders.
A spokesman for the State of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced Monday that Nixon has sent letters to all 520 public school superintendents in the state, opposing legislation that would allow teachers with concealed weapons permits to carry their weapon at school. The bill for the 2013 legislative session was filed following the Newtown, CT shooting which left 26 people, including 20 children, dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It is co-sponsored by House Republican leaders, including House Speaker Tim Jones and Majority Leader John Diehl. “Here in Missouri we have a strong framework of laws to protect students and educators, such as the Missouri Safe Schools Act, which passed with broad bipartisan support in 1996. Current law also …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The Republican candidate for governor of Missouri arrived early at Ladue’s branch of the St. Louis Public Library.
Supporters cheered and hugged Dave Spence as he arrived a little past 7 a.m. to Ladue’s public library with his wife and two daughters to cast his vote. A couple of supporters braved the cold weather outside the library handing out flyers in support of the republican candidate. “He (Spence) is such a breath of fresh air,” said Joan Schnoebelen, a volunteer for Spence. “He will improve our jobs, he will improve our economy.” Spence said it was surreal to see his name on the ballot. Spence made a final call for voters to elect him for Missouri’s highest office. “I think that a lot of people who know me know I am a true leader,” Spence said. “Hopefully I’ve gained the respect over the years for what we’ve done for this community. Let’s get …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
He is a St. Louis resident.
Name : Mr. Dave Spence Age : 42 Place of residence : St. Louis, MO Attended college : Yes College : University of Missouri- Columbia Job titles held : CEO Employers : Alpha Packaging Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: State office Running for position: Governor Chamber/district: Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : NA Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Website : spenceforgovernor.com Twitter : @SpenceforMo
He is a resident of Kansas City.
Name : Mr. Bill Randles Age : 49 Place of residence : Kansas City, Mo Attended college : Yes College : Southwest Baptist University Degree : B.A., Speech & Psychology Year of graduation : 1985 University : Baylor University Degree : M.A., Communication Year of graduation : 1986 University : Harvard Law School Area of research : J.D. Year of graduation : 1990 Job titles held: Owner, Randles Consulting; fmr. co-owner (equity partner), Shook, Hardy, & Bacon Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: State office Running for position: Governor Chamber/district: Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : None Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None Address P.O. Box 734 Liberty Mo 65804 Website : http://www.billrandles.com Twitter : http…
He is seeking his second term.
Name : Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon Attended college : Yes College : University of Missouri Degree : Bachelor's degree University : University of Missouri Degree : J.D. Party affiliation : Democrat Running for position: Governor Incumbent: Yes Previous elective offices : Missouri state senator, six years; Missouri attorney general, four terms Address 100 Madison St. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Website : www.jaynixon.com Twitter : https://twitter.com/Nixon4Missouri Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jay-Nixon/6517667731? Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/JayNixon Flickr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaynixon/ Editor's note: Patch compiled the above information. This candidate did not respond to a request for information.
He is facing incumbent Jay Nixon in the Aug. 7 primary.
Name : Clay Thunderhawk Place of residence : Ellington Party affiliation : Democrat Running for position: Governor Incumbent: No Address 6189 Highway 106 Ellington, MO 63638 Editor's note: Patch compiled the above information. Contact information for this candidate was not immediately available.
He is facing incumbent Jay Nixon in the Aug. 7 primary.
Name : William B. Campbell Place of residence : California, MO Party affiliation : Democrat Running for position: Governor Incumbent: No Address 64398 Old Fifty California, MO 65018 Editor's note: Patch compiled the above information. This candidate did not respond to a request for information.
He is facing Dave Spence, Bill Randles and Fred Sauer in the Aug. 7 primary.
Name : John D. Weiler Place of residence : Pevely Party affiliation : Republican Running for position: Governor Incumbent: No Address 1740 Cherry Blossom Ct. Pevely, MO 63070 Editor's note: Patch compiled the above information. This candidate could not immediately be reached with a request for information.
He is facing John D. Weiler, Dave Spence and Bill Randles in the Aug. 7 primary.
Name : Fred Sauer Place of residence : St. Louis Attended college : Yes College : Yale University Degree : B.A., economics University : Stanford University Business School Job titles held: Employee, Granite City Steel; line officer, U.S. Navy; employee, McDonnell Douglas; construction coordinator and comptroller in the real estate industry; founded own company Party affiliation : Republican Running for position: Governor Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : Republican committeeman for Missouri River Township, elected 1976 Address 454 Hammersmith Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 Website : http://www.fredsauerformissouri.com Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/FredSauerforMo Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FredSauerForMissouri Editor's note: …
Steven Muehlman
12:53 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
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