Rumor has it that Governor Nixon will sign SB 113 based on a demand by the Tilley, Loehner, and Parson that they won’t consider his “compromise” bill unless he does so. Leaving aside this being a politically stupid move, the demand for a signature on SB 113 is nothing more than a way for the SB 113 supporters to gloat about […]
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Nixon’s Agreement
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Governor Nixon just came out with an “agreement” supposedly between animal welfare people and the agricultural groups. Press release Letter of Agreement (PDF) Legislative Text (PDF) I’ll have more to say on these later.
Compromise is in the air about Proposition B/SB 113. Before now, the only parts of Proposition B I was willing to compromise on are associated with the sex of the breeding dog and breeding cycle, and the definition of “pet”. However, I am willing to make another compromise. I am willing to give up every […]
KSDK has a story today on Governor Nixon proposing a budget extension of 1.1 million in funding for the Department of Agriculture. This amount should be enough to ensure there is sufficient personnel to fully regulate the dog breeding industry. The proposed budget amendment would apply whether SB 113 passes, or Proposition B is left alone. […]
A back and forth with Representative T. J. Berry, R-Kearney District 35. From Puppy mill issue hits House. This is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. For one, Representative Berry’s district supported Proposition B by 57.1%. What he’s telling you, people of his district, is that your vote doesn’t count. As for accusations about Proposition B: […]