October 2023

West Linn News

By Eudora FitzpatrickA Happy Birthday is wished for Zachary Douglas, Carson Dover, Michael Brookman, Tauna Buckner, Devon Woodmansee, Klarrisa Roberts on October 21, Chasity Thomas, Christy Groves, Dalton Palmer, Roxanne Ryan, Stetson Muck on October 22, Joey Groves, Kristin Dudley, Aaron Gibson, Austin Herring on October 23 Nicole Shiflett, Abby Anderson, Morgan Wood, Tristan Bloss, Cassie Jaynes, Jennifer Triplett on October 24, Peyton Hammond, Tabitha Dawson, Jana Holcer, Kenny Hunt, Austin Vochatzer, Richard Triplett, Dwight Williams, Lloyd Guilford, Cristy Bowyer, Hinley Jae Smith, Larry Howe, Emma Thomas on October 25, Mark Trobaugh, Kay Young, Kolton Friesner, Trinity Scott on October 26, Brett Guilford, Dillon Seckington, Darren Knifong, Terry Thorne, Pam Gibson, Allie Maulsby on October 27.A Happy Anniversary is wished for Logan and Rebecca Yount on October 21, Mr.

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Capitol Perspectives: The Legacy of Missouri’s 2023 Legislative Session

By Phill BrooksAs Missouri legislators prepare for the 2024 legislative session, they should consider how many of their major 2023 accomplishments received limited public attention.The 2023 legislative session focused on divisive issues like restricting transgender medical procedures for minors and restricting students from participating on school sports teams designated for a sex different than the student’s birth certificate.Another major issue was a failed GOP effort to make statewide ballot issue initiatives more difficult.

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