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April 14 - Legislative Day
May 12 - Advocacy Day
MPA's Full Calendar of Events
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Health care opt-out proposal gets hearing 1/28/10
(Columbia Tribune) -- A state Senate committee today heard testimony on whether the U.S. Constitution allows the federal government to compel individuals to buy health insurance. Full Story
Senate committee considers constitutional proposal on health care reform 1/28/10
(Missourinet) -- The Senate Committee on Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight is considering a proposal that would ask Missourians to vote on a constitutional amendment guaranteeing freedom of choice in health care. Full Story
Pseudoephedrine bill draws debate in Jeff City 1/28/10
(StL P-D) -- Lobbyists and police officers took turns for four hours Wednesday launching arguments for and against the idea of Missouri requiring prescriptions for pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that is methamphetamine's main ingredient. Full Story
To battle meth scourge, Missouri might require prescriptions for some cold medications 1/27/10
(KC Star) -- A bill to require prescriptions for cold medications containing pseudoephedrine got its first hearing in the Missouri House on Wednesday. Full Story
Governor's budget based on speculation, brighter outlook 1/25/10
(Columbia Tribune) -- A number of ships have to come in for Gov. Jay Nixon if his proposed budget for the next fiscal year is going to work. Linda Luebbering, state budget director, said Congress is going to have to approve an extension of a federal funding program that could send Missouri another $300 million. And the economy is going to have to turn around enough to recharge state tax revenues so Missouri collects about $276 million more in general revenue next year compared to this year. Full Story
Prescribing a solution: Law enforcement, law makers propose requiring prescribition for pseudoephedrine products to curb meth production 1/25/10
(SE Missourian) -- An increase in the incidents of manufacturing and possessing methamphetamine in 2009 has convinced the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force that lawmakers need to do more than move pseudoephedrine, a key component in making the drug, behind the pharmacy counter. Full Story
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
MPA Legislative Day, 2009
Walk step by step through the legislative process in Missouri.
Tips for Meeting With Your Legislator
MPA Legislative Day, 2009
How to present your position when meeting with an elected official.
Communicating With Your Legislator
Congress.org
Best practices for emailing, writing, and phoning your legislators.
Congressional Staff & Titles
Congress.org
Each elected official has a staff to assist them during their term. Learn about the common titles and duties assigned to staff members.
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