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8/1996/WHICH SAYS THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL CONVICTED OF A DRUG FELONY AFTER AUG. 22, 1996, ISN'T ELIGIBLE FOR CASH WELFARE - :
"The bottom line is that everybody should be able to eat," said Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Jackson County, who sponsored the bill. "I feel we're sending them back on a path that does not benefit society."
8/1996/WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL CONVICTED OF A DRUG FELONY AFTER AUG. 22, 1996, ISN'T ELIGIBLE FOR CASH WELF - Drug users could get food stamps:
"The bottom line is that everybody should be able to eat," said Yvonne Wilson, D-Jackson County, who sponsored the bill. "I feel we're sending them back on a path that does not benefit society."
Jackson County Democratic Senator Yvonne Wilson opposed the amendment saying the revenue collected from red light camera tickets is crucial in the current economy.
Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, was the only senator to speak in opposition to the bill before the vote. She said red light cameras, which are used in her district, helps local governments raise revenue and can help to cut back on accidents caused by drivers who run red lights.
Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Jackson County, said the resolution represents "backlash" and "dissatisfaction" with the current administration in the White House. She said if the state chose not to be part of a national health care plan, the effects could be "devastating" for Missourians. Wilson said she could not speak for her fellow Senate Democrats but said "at the moment" she would not support the resolution if it came to the Senate floor.
Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, who sponsored the bill, told the Senate Education Committee that "cyber-bullying" has gained prevalence over the past few years as a growing number of teens have access to cell phones and broadband Internet.
Only one senator, Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, spoke against the ban, arguing cars running red lights is a major traffic hazard. The amendment passed 23-8.
Only one senator, Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, spoke against the ban, arguing cars running red lights is a major traffic hazard. The amendment passed 23-8.
Sens. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, Yvonne Wilson, D-Jackson County, and Rita Days, D-St. Louis County, were a part of the education committee that was one of eight subgroups working during the Senate's attempt to reboot state government.
Sens. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, Yvonne Wilson, D-Jackson County, and Rita Days, D-St. Louis County, were a part of the education committee that was one of eight subgroups working during the Senate's attempt to reboot state government.
Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, who sponsored the bill, told the Senate Education Committee that "cyber-bullying" has gained prevalence over the past few years as a growing number of teens have access to cell phones and broadband Internet.
Sen. Yvonne Wilson, D-Kansas City, who sponsored the bill, told the Senate Education Committee that "cyber-bullying" has gained prevalence over the past few years as a growing number of teens have access to cell phones and broadband Internet.
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