2022 May 13 Announcements

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SPECIAL NOTES  re: the Legislative Session that just ended:

Well we made it through another legislative session with the passage of a few good things and several very bad things, and also things we can be thankful didn’t pass. For a good overview of the session see https://missouriindependent.com/2022/05/13/missouri-legislature-ends-tumultuous-2022-session-marked-by-gridlock-gop-infighting/

Chief among the bad things passed is HB1878, the elections bill. Here is an alert from the Missouri Rural Crisis Center:

“Last night, House Bill 1878 was truly agreed and passed, sending it to the Governor’s desk next. Why’s this ugly? A few key points:

  • HB 1878 consolidates power in the Secretary of State’s hands in unprecedented ways and takes away power from local election authorities and limits local control.
  • Voters will now be asked on their voter registration forms to affiliate with a political party or be designated as unaffiliated.
  • Eliminates the presidential primary.
  • Local election authorities cannot contact voters who made mistakes on their absentee ballot envelopes, like forgetting to sign the envelope or getting it notarized. They just have to reject the ballot. (Who’s that going to affect? Anyone who has a problem following the confusing absentee ballot instructions.”

What can we do? Start putting the pressure on Governor Parson NOW to veto HB 1878 and protect our election process.

Please call Governor Parson at (573) 751-3222, or email him here: https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us

On the positive side, here’s some info from the Missouri Budget Project:

“As always, there have been ups and downs, but overall, the legislative session had some good outcomes:

  • Legislators included funding for Medicaid expansion in the budget,
  • Advocates and allies prevented proposals to undermine Medicaid and the initiative petition process, and
  • Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars will fund some needed projects for Missouri. (including $6 million for a homeless center in Columbia–my note)

While the General Assembly chose to leave out the Missourians who need it most when it approved a tax rebate, it isn’t a permanent tax cut that would take resources away from the public services we all rely on, and it has a smaller price tag than the original proposal.

We’re very disappointed that the proposal to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months (from 60 days) was blocked by Senator Onder. But we’re buoyed by the broad bipartisan support it enjoyed, and hopeful that Missouri will step up next year to provide a better beginning for Missouri families.”

Have a great week!

Mahree Skala

VP for Membership

https://muleskinners.wordpress.com

Coming up

  • May 20: Chimene Schwach, one of the two Democrats running to represent MO House District 47, “My Platform”

  • May 27: no meeting. Memorial Day Holiday. Take a verteran to lunch.

To sign up for the Boone County Democrats mailing list, go to:
www.boonecountydems.org or

www.muleskinners.wordpress.com
Volunteer time slots available for Boone County Democratic Office and 2nd person at every time slot Fri 1-4, one Sat/month 1-4 contact David Mallory <dwmallo01@yahoo.com> duties include answering the phone, light office work, assisting candidates and constituents

To renew or join Boone County Democratic Party:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bcdp-membership
To renew or join Muleskinners:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/boone-county-muleskinners
or mail check to: 5901 Redwing Dr. Columbia, MO 65202
$25- individual $45 family

MO Leg contacts:

2022 MO house ends this by evening May 13! The MO Senate adjourned yesterday

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To apply for state emergency mortgage assistance:
https://www.safhrforhomeowners.com/
To sign up for alerts re: covid 19, emergency alerts, vaccine information, & other Boone County Public Health information go to como.gov/health

This is the link to order your 4 free Covid quick tests: https://special.usps.com
To report positive COVID at-home test in Boone County system can be accessed by visiting
redcap.como.gov/surveys/?s=AALNETYJNC.  or

New phone number to report a positive Covid home test: Those without computer access can call 573-874-7634 to report a positive at-home test. Leave a voicemail with name, date of birth, race/ethnicity, address, phone number, email address and date of test. Can also ask questions of staff in English or Spanish.

NEW MISSOURI CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS – CUTS BOONE COUNTY IN HALF between District 3 (south)and 4 (north) Line goes along West Broadway in the city, I-70 outside Columbia. Plan will go to the governor’s desk and will go into effect as soon as he signs it.

Saturday, May 14, 3-6pm, 801 Broadway Bans off Our Bodies Protest RSVP:
mobilize.us/ppaf/459888

MO NORML monthly meeting speakers: Keith Stroup, NORML founder Mike Fourcher, NORML journalist panel of MO legislators Saturday, May 21, noon-6pm on their Facebook page

NAACP Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 24 @7pm for zoom link:
http://www.columbiamonaacp.org

Fundraiser for Doug Mann Thursday, May 26, 5:30-7pm at the home of Carol and David Mallory
RSVP to <dwmallo01@yahoo.com> for details

Boone County Democrats Half Hog Raffle $10/ ticket 2 winners will be notified by phone on July 23 at the end of the Boone County Fair
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hograffle2022
questions? Call Deb Finley 573.228.4180

Adrian Plank Canvssing

  • Saturday, May 14, 10a-6pm

  • Sunday, May 15, 1pm-5pm

  • meet at the Democratic Office 429 Vandiver, Bldg 5, Ste.104

  • Contact Adrian if you would like to canvas at a time of your choosing.
    Ph 999-9962 <    adrianplank47@gmail.com>
    Contact Adrian if you would like to do phone banking for him.

Doug Mann, J.D. Candidate for the 50th District Canvassing Event will knock doors every Sat & Sunday

  • Saturday ,May 14. 11am

  • Sunday, May 15, 1pm

  • Saturday, May 21, 11am

  • Saturday, May 28, 1pm

  • meet at the north lot of Rockbridge High

OUR COUNTY CLERK NEEDS POLLWORKERS

Missouri Primary August 2 ,2022

State Representatives

District 47

Associate Circuit Judge, Division 10

Recorder of Deeds

U.S. Senate

November 8 Ballot

Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick www.kipkendrick.com

County Clerk Brianna Lennon http://www.lennonforboone.com

Boone County Treasurer Jenna Redel

Clerk of the County Court Cristy Blakemore

Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson http://www.johnforpa.com

County Auditor Kyle Rieman

County Collector of Revenue Brian McCollum

Associate Circuit Judge, Division 5 Kim Shaw

Associate Circuit Judge, Division 9 Tracy Gonzalez

Associate Circuit Judge, Division 11 Stepanie Morrell

State Representative, District 44 Dave Raithel

<www.facebook.com/Raithel.For.The.44th>

State Representative, District 45 Kathy Steinoff

State Representative, District 46 David Tyson Smith

http://www.davidtysonsmith.com

State Representative, District 50 Doug Mann

http://www.mannformo.com

State Auditor Alan K. Green http://www.alankgreen.com

ISSUES ON THE BALLOT

  • >PROPOSITION 1 :authorize the state treasurer to invest in highly rated municipal securities

  • >A Department of National Guard Department, which would give the National Guard its own department.

  • >A Constitutional Convention Question-which asks voters whether to hold a state constitutional convention .

  • For more information:MissouriBallotMeasures2022

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