But in the end, Representative Mike Colona says he is disappointed that new maps weren't considered.The map will be presented to the Senate, where minority floor leader Mike Talboy expects the map to face opposition.
In a rare move, the House endorsed the plan after giving it first-round approval earlier in the day, causing some Democrats, such as Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis City, to question the integrity of the process. Colona said he was disappointed with the map and that the House could be accused of following "party politics" because of how quickly it was proceeding.
But the sponsor of the limited approach, Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis, said making texting while driving a primary offense would effectively create a "criminal defense lawyer's dream."
The bill's sponsor, Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis County, said the bill would give employees a peace of mind and restore more integrity into the workers' compensation system.
All 57 House Democrats joined with four Republicans to vote against the bill. They said lowering the minimum wage would cost Missouri thousands of jobs and hurt families that live below the poverty level. Rep. Mike Colona, D-St Louis County said Republicans don’t care about the voice of the people.
Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis City, said the bill would have a negative fiscal impact on the state. Colona said he predicts legal immigrants who cannot pass their driver's test might drive without insurance.
The measure got 90 percent support in the House on Tuesday, after already passing the Senate. But it faced some opposition from some. The ban will hurt businesses who also sell legal drugs, said Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis.
The measure got 90 percent support in the House on Tuesday, after already passing the Senate. But it faced some opposition from some. The ban will hurt businesses who also sell legal drugs, said Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis.
Democratic Representative Mike Colona presented a bill to the House Insurance Policy Committee that would allow an employee to choose a health care provider under workers' comp.
Democratic Representative Mike Colona presented a bill to the House Insurance Policy Committee that would allow an employee to choose a health care provider under workers' comp.
Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis, said the U.S. Supreme Court ruling has very little to do with this bill. Colona said, "That case yesterday dealt with a civil lawsuit where an individual was suing the Westboro Baptist Church not for breaking a law but for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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