Missouri Republicans Pass ‘Right to Work’ Legislation Out of Committee

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It’s about time. Missouri Republicans passed “right to work” legislation, HB77, out of committee on Wednesday. The proposed legislation specifies that no person can be required to engage in labor union activity as a condition or continuation of employment. Missouri is one of the few conservative states without right to work laws. (Macon County Patriots)… Read more »

Connecticut poised to pass sweeping bipartisan gun responsibility legislation

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Bob Englehart via politicalcartoons.com It took months, but a bipartisan consensus bill from Republicans and Democrats in the predominantly Democratic General Assembly has emerged. BBC: Lawmakers in the state of Connecticut will vote on a sweeping set of gun restrictions, including a ban on new high-capacity magazines. The proposal requires background checks on all gun… Read more »