In a Nov. 28 letter to Democratic President Pro Tem Sen. Edward Quick, Republican President Pro Tem Sen. Peter Kinder proposed equal membership on committees and co-committee chairs--a system that would stay in place regardless of what happens in the special elections.
Republican Senate President Pro tem nominee Peter Kinder said he hopes the money would not have to come from capital improvements and suggested that the money could come from the state's welfare-related budget.
Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, however, said the wording of the law was very clear and scolded Planned Parenthood officials for saying otherwise.
Republican Sen. Peter Kinder, the GOP candidate for President Pro Tem, said he made the offer to the Democrats to meet together to discuss ideas for an agreement.
Sen. Peter Kinder R-Cape Girardeau is not convinced there is work to be done. He suggests there are other reasons for the appointment and questions the legality.
The GOP's newly nominated leader, Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, said the party is hoping to iron out a power-sharing agreement with Democrats in a meeting slated for next Tuesday.
The Republicans nominated Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, for president pro tem with Sen. Bill Kinney, R-Lee's Summit, as floor leader. Sen. Betty Sims, R-St. Louis, would be assistant floor leader. Sen. Morris Westfall, R-Halfway, was elected caucus chairman and Sen. Anita Yeckel, R-St. Louis, becomes secretary.
Another anti-abortion rights lawmaker - Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, predicted that the issue could become a focus for debate when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.
State Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, argues that the fees should be paid through legislative appropriations instead of being paid by the tobacco companies directly to Strong. Strong estimates that out-of-pocket expenses alone exceed $6 million.
Senator Peter Kinder introduced a bill four years ago that would make same sex marriages illegal. Kinder is still trying to get the type of union outlawed.
"Fatherlessness is one of the biggest problems in our society that gives rise to a whole raft of other problems," Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, said to his Senate colleagues.
JEFFERSON CITY - Before collapsing into a debate on rules and procedures, the state Senate considered a resolution condemning the $0.043 per gallon federal gas tax. Senator Peter Kinder (R-Cape Girardeau) proposed the Senate and House join in a resolution to request the federal government repeal its gas tax in response to rising fuel prices.
JEFFERSON CITY -Private colleges like Washington University would be able to charter public schools under a proposed bill. The bill is being sponsored by Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau. Several education groups say they are opposed to it.
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