Compromise

Danforth says compromise can fix our broken government

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 15, 2012 - Our government is broken and can only be fixed by compromise, concluded former Sen.…

Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon signs the "Missouri Solution," flanked l-r by State Rep. Paul Quinn (D, Monroe City) and Mo. Dept. of Agriculture Director Dr. Jon Hagler.

Government, Politics & Issues

Nixon signs compromise version of dog-breeding bill

Marshall Griffin

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (D) this evening signed into law a compromise dog-breeding bill, the result of last week’s agreement between some supporters…

(l-r) State Senator Scott Rupp (R, Wentzville) and State Rep. John Diehl (R, Town and Country), at the start of a long night of failed negotiations.

Government, Politics & Issues

Mo. House, Senate negotiators fail to agree on redistricting maps

Marshall Griffin

House and Senate negotiators have failed to reach an agreement on a congressional redistricting map before today’s self-imposed deadline.Republican House…

Government, Politics & Issues

Commentary: Who will hold the United States together?

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 9, 2010 - A few weeks ago, Peggy Noonan wrote of the anger in our country, especially in…

Government, Politics & Issues

Commentary: Eagleton-Baker advice to the Senate still holds

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 6, 2009 - The Senate, like the rest of the American government, faces a daunting set of…