Posted on October 31st, 2008 by campmanager
(Columbia Daily Tribune) Oakland Junior High School ninth-grader Lauren Sitht, left, talks with state Sen. Chuck Graham and Cheyenne Ralston yesterday before Sitht portrayed Graham during a speech at the candidates forum. (picture caption)
Posted on October 31st, 2008 by campmanager
(The Maneater) His most significant achievements last legislation were getting the student curator bill through Senate and filibustering a bill that would sell about $350 million in assets from MOHELA and restricted stem-cell research in capital improvements. He hasn’t achieved an overwhelming amount while in office, but it’s clear he is dedicated to helping [...]
Posted on October 27th, 2008 by campmanager
(Moberly Monitor Index) JEFFERSON CITY – Sen. Chuck Graham today announced that a Moberly company has been approved for more than $167,000 in state tax credits.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development approved the application of Custom Composites Co., which is located at 923 South Morley in Moberly. The company is eligible to receive up [...]
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 by campmanager
(The Missourian) In his bid for re-election, Graham is focusing on the issues of education and health care in Missouri. During his first term in the Senate, he introduced a bill that would have created a voting position for a student on the UM System Board of Curators. It worked its way through the [...]
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 by campmanager
(KOMU) An anonymous phone call went out to Democrats inviting them to celebrate an anniversary. A fundraiser with Senator Claire McCaskill is a response to what some call a “low blow.”
Posted on October 20th, 2008 by campmanager
(The Missourian) 19th District Missouri Senate candidate Chuck Graham responds to the following topics:
Why are you the best candidate to represent this district?
Explain your positions on and ideas about higher education in Missouri.
Explain your positions on and ideas about K-12 education in Missouri.
What are the best strategies for improving Missouri’s [...]
Posted on October 17th, 2008 by campmanager
(The Maneater) Schaefer, citing $45 million spent to build an arena at MU, said spending priorities should adjust to accommodate the needs of academic programs over athletics.
“When you’re in tight budget situations, you have to look at what’s appropriate for the school,” Schaefer said.
Graham disagreed with Schaefer, saying athletic programs are a necessity.
“Childhood obesity [...]
Posted on October 17th, 2008 by campmanager
(KOMU) A nineteenth senatorial district candidate is mad at MADD’s decision to cancel its candidate forum on drunk driving.
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Chuck Graham’s campaign manager said he was unable to attend because of a scheduling conflict with the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation forum. Schaefer agreed to attend this forum.
Graham campaign manager said this is a publicity [...]
Posted on October 15th, 2008 by campmanager
(Columbia Daily Tribune) Democrat Chuck Graham has never lost an election. His Republican opponent, Kurt Schaefer, is a political newcomer. Graham has never been afraid to throw a rhetorical punch against an opponent, but this race has seen Schaefer going on the offensive at candidate forums and in advertisements.
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by campmanager
(Columbia Daily Tribune) Chuck Graham is a culturally hands-off Democrat at a time when such views and partisan affiliations are needed in Jefferson City. He should be re-elected.