Tuesday US Rep Russ Carnahan released a regional economic plan titled “A Regional Approach to Job Growth.” The 33-page plan includes an overview of the national and regional economy, evaluating local assets and liabilities. . .

A group of fifteen people gathered in the conference room at Windsor Branch Library Wednesday evening to meet Richard Blowers, the Constitution Party’s candidate for Dist. 102 State Rep.  Acting Jefferson County Chairman Nick Ivanovich opened the meeting with words about political issues and introduced Blowers. 

     “We’re all aware that we are where we are today because our elected representatives put us here,” Ivanovich said. 

     Ivanovich listed problems he sees. . .  

WASHINGTON, DC – With the humanitarian crisis in Haiti underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation to address global challenges, Congressmen Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Anh “Joseph” Cao (R-LA) today announced the formation of the American Engagement Caucus.  The bipartisan panel intends to demonstrate how American leadership and a willingness to partner with other countries and institutions are strategies that clearly serve our nation’s best interests.

The Missouri Affiliate of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Lisa Hill is one of 18 volunteers who attended an Organizing for America meeting hosted by OFA Regional Field director, Kyle Juvers at the Arnold Branch Jefferson County Library on Saturday, September 12.  Hill’s son Adam, now 18, was diagnosed with leukemia at age seven.  He recovered, but last year he was diagnosed with epilepsy.  Frequent calls from the school nurse forced Hill to leave her job.  Her husband is a business owner, a union plumbing contractor, and since most of his employees get their insurance through their union, he can’t buy group health insurance reasonably for his business. 

Hill currently insures her family through COBRA, but she says that will run out in June of 2010.  She worries that her son won’t be able to buy insurance as an individual, and that his health will limit his work options. 

Like many people on all sides of the healthcare reform debate, Hill believes that most people are vulnerable under current healthcare policies.  “If you lose your job, you’re going to lose your healthcare,” she says.  “COBRA extends 18 months.  That’s it – if you can afford it.”

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of Jefferson County, Missouri, will conduct a meeting at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the Assembly Room of the Jefferson County Administration Center, located at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro, Missouri.