"I don't think that this reporting it to a supervisor necessarily would address the seriousness of child abuse," said Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County.
This back and forth between Jackson County Democratic Senators Victor Callahan and Jolie Justus characterized the debate over a Republican led resolution dealing with state sovereignty.
Senate Minority Leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County, however, said the seven-member Democratic caucus believes “right to work” is not the best way to create jobs or invite new business into the state. The program would also cost more than the state is willing or able to provide to draw business in, he said.
Senate Democratic leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County, criticized the business coalition for not proposing reductions in tax credits, as recommended by a special commission apppointed by the governor last year.
"I still believe fundamentally in the Senate," said Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Independence. The committee said this decision should be made by the Senate as a whole, not just one committee.
"I still believe fundamentally in the Senate," said Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Independence. The committee said this decision should be made by the Senate as a whole, not just one committee.
Senate Democratic Leader Victor Callahan, D-Independence, said he has not heard of any plans to change the child abuse law during the upcoming legislative session.
Senate Democratic Leader Victor Callahan, D-Independence, said he has not heard of any plans to change the child abuse law during the upcoming legislative session.
Senate Democratic Leader Victor Callahan, D-Independence, said he has not heard of any plans to change the child abuse law during the upcoming legislative session.
Sen. Jolie Justus (D-Jackson County) and Sen. Victor Callahan (D-Jackson County) stalled the vote the resolution that would give the state the option of enforcing laws that would restrict gun rights, allow for same-sex marriage, or legalize abortion.
Sen. Jolie Justus (D-Jackson County) and Sen. Victor Callahan (D-Jackson County) stalled the vote the resolution that would give the state the option of enforcing laws that would restrict gun rights, allow for same-sex marriage, or legalize abortion.
“Right to work" is high on the list of priorities for the GOP but Senate Minority Leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County, said the seven-member Democratic caucus believes it is not the best way to create jobs or invite new business into the state.
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