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I love the timing of a possible tax hike by St. Louis County right after an election, it’s always if we don’t notice 🙄 (pardon my sarcasm). Kids can’t go to school but everyone buck up for daycare...well wait which is it. Most of us now have to pay twice for our kids education (tutors, babysitters, special therapists for special needs, other tuition schools, lost of income to stay home, etc) and then a tax hike on top. Wow... this would be a regressive tax as well. Regressive taxes hit the lower income brackets the worst but they do not care. Tax the people into oblivion is their mantra.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/st-louis-county-council-democrats-eyeing-sales-tax-...
St. Louis County Council Democrats eyeing sales tax for early childhood education
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The tax would raise tens of millions of dollars for early child education. But it would cost an extra half cent per $1 purchase at the register.Chief Lewis and the men and women of the Ellisville Police Department are always serving District #110 like champs. Thank you EPD 💙
The free market always find a way. Don’t lose hope, we are Americans and we will get through it and likely with more blessings and strengths we never knew. Check this out...great stuff.
www.heritage.org/education/commentary/pandemic-pods-are-fundamentally-reshaping-k-12-education
"Pandemic Pods" Are Fundamentally Reshaping K-12 Education
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The practice of organizing “pandemic pods,” in which parents team up with other families in their neighborhoods or social circles to hire teachers for their children, is getting more and more popular by the minute. With many school districts around the country planning not to reopen classrooms t...I'VE HEARD YOU AND THIS IS MY RESPONSE BELOW...
HANG IN THERE MY DEAR FRIENDS.
On Friday Rep. Jim Murphy of District 94 filed a bill that I have Co-Sponsored that would require special permissions to a government entity that is extending public orders and safety closures. COVID has shown us some very unequal powers given to unelected health departments with no over-site. (Plain speak--no one person should have authority to close businesses, churches, schools, public gatherings, parks, etc for a long period.) This bill provides time limited authority for political subdivisions to order closures of businesses, churches, schools, or other public gatherings for reasons of public health or safety. A public official is authorized to order closure for up to 15 days. Closures of up to 45 days must be authorized by a vote of the full governing body of the subdivision and closures of 45 to 90 days must be approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Closures of more than 90 days require the approval of the General Assembly, if in session, or of the Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness, if the closure occurs when the General
Assembly is not in session.
house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills203/hlrbillspdf/5884H.01I.pdf
Two days ago I called the State Health and Senior Services Department to find out more about why our Covid numbers are spiking since Sam Page declared more restrictions and going outside of his Constitutional Powers telling school districts what to do.
The Department told me the numbers hit high and fast because they were back logged for two weeks and finally got caught up, hence the data dump.
Per the St. Louis Post dispatch and Dr. Garza of St. Louis Pandemic Task Force....neither one mentioned this piece of vital information! Yes the numbers went up but why not mention about the back log of data when you can just pick up the phone like I did to ask questions. As a doctor appointed by the county to help us mitigate this pandemic and keep people of the county healthy and safe, isn’t this a big piece of it!? Task forces appointed by politicians always need to be checked and rechecked. Our media won’t do it but I did. I find it remarkable if we are going to keep kids at home for school and close up more of the economy, we didn’t know a large part of the story. Why didn’t they didn’t give us this piece of information??? How did a large newspaper outlet and doctor in charge of decimating data not think us plebes should know this, or maybe they didn’t do their research? Note it and always do your own research.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/covid-19-hospital-projections-in-st-louis-area-starting-to-impr...
Many of you have been asking about school activities for the all virtual learning option. I just pulled this off MSHSSA Facebook page.
Their rule to participate in school activities, sports etc is to be an in person student learner. Obviously things have changed now. Here is some contact info if you would like to chime in. I sent a message to the board president encouraging activities for kiddos that choose all virtual option.
Dr. McCoy is a brilliant man, cares immensely for his students and staff and someone I respect greatly. Great article and on point. There are many things we don’t know yet..
www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/reopening-schools-is-it-wise-jennings-superintendent-art-mcco...
Reopening schools: is it wise? Jennings Superintendent Art McCoy says it’s risky either way
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Superintendents from many area school districts have announced plans to reopen on August 24. Considering that Missouri was recently noted for its largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases, is itJust when you almost lose all hope and you see this guy smiling at you .......
Dottie’s Endorsements
“I personally know Dottie is the only true conservative Republican in this race who supports the pivotal issues of tax cuts, labor and education reform. I ask you to join me in voting for Dottie Bailey on Tuesday, August 7th.” Video
Tim Jones
National Rifle Association
“Having represented District 110 in Jefferson City for four years, I know Dottie Bailey is the best candidate in this race. She is a true conservative, tireless, and fearless. She will serve the district very well!”
Rep. KIrk Mathews
Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
“As your County Councilman, I endorse conservative Republican Dottie Bailey for State Representative in District 110. Dottie and St. Louis County. I look forward to working with her on issues affecting St. Louis County.”
Mark Harder
Missouri Right to Life
Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri
“For those living in the 110th district who had Kirk Matthews as their Representative, we are endorsingDottie Baliey as the only true Republican candidate in the primary.” Read More
