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. […]
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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: […]
The House is holding a public meeting on SB 113 today, at 12pm in HR 6. I’m sure there will be great political theater today, but very little in the way of substance. Those representatives who listen more to the Missouri Farm Bureau than the voters of the state will not be swayed by anything […]
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update As was pointed out to me tonight, there was a SB 795 passed last year, that removed the exemption for shelters from the fees collected. So not only is the Missouri Legislature protecting the puppy mill industry, it is deliberately doing everything in its power to add additional financial burden on to animal shelters and rescues—the […]
sent as email this evening to Representative Jeanie Riddle, based on an audio recording from HB 131 debate Representative Riddle I listened with shock to your accusations of domestic terrorism against Wayne Pacelle, and in fact against anyone who is a strong supporter of Proposition B. I remind you that the citizen initiative process is part of our […]