http://www.chuckgraham.com Missouri State Senate District 19 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:46:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/students-get-a-taste-of-politics/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/students-get-a-taste-of-politics/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:46:04 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=445 (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) ]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/students-get-a-taste-of-politics/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/the-maneater-endorses-senator-graham/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/the-maneater-endorses-senator-graham/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:40:06 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=440 (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 MU students, and we want that voice in the General Assembly.]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/31/the-maneater-endorses-senator-graham/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/27/graham-announces-state-tax-credits-for-moberly-company/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/27/graham-announces-state-tax-credits-for-moberly-company/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:16:09 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=432 (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 to $167,418 in Enhanced Enterprise Zone tax credits over a five-year period. The tax credits were approved after Custom Composites agreed to create at least 50 new jobs with good wages and benefits and invest at least $1 million in the business.

“Custom Composites is a great member of Moberly’s business community, and it speaks well of them that they are willing to invest so much in their business during these uncertain financial times,” said Sen. Graham (D-Columbia). “This is a good example of a state program that fulfills its goal of providing an incentive to existing businesses that decide to increase their investment in the community. I applaud Custom Composites and DED on their accomplishment.”]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/27/graham-announces-state-tax-credits-for-moberly-company/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/small-town-heritage-reflected-in-sen-grahams-service/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/small-town-heritage-reflected-in-sen-grahams-service/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:13:48 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=387 (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 General Assembly but was vetoed by Gov. Matt Blunt. He said re-filing it next year will be one of the first things he does if citizens decide to extend his contract for four more years.]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/small-town-heritage-reflected-in-sen-grahams-service/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/attack-phone-calls-spurs-support/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/attack-phone-calls-spurs-support/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:56:38 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=384 (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.”]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/22/attack-phone-calls-spurs-support/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/20/on-the-issues-chuck-graham-audio/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/20/on-the-issues-chuck-graham-audio/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:19:38 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=381 (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 highways? What do you think the next General Assembly should do to address health care in Missouri? Assess Missouri’s economic climate and tell us what you would do to improve it. Are there other issues you would like to address? ]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/20/on-the-issues-chuck-graham-audio/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/league-of-women-voters-forum/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/league-of-women-voters-forum/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:32:32 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=376 (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 is one of the biggest issues facing this country,” Graham said. “I’m not in favor of getting rid of physical activities and sports.”]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/league-of-women-voters-forum/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/schaefer-mad-at-madd/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/schaefer-mad-at-madd/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:30:37 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=373 (KOMU) A nineteenth senatorial district candidate is mad at MADD’s decision to cancel its candidate forum on drunk driving. … 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 stunt and Schaefer is trying to divert attention from issues that will be discussed at the Animal Legislation forum. The response states, “This forum gives our campaign an opportunity to shed light on Kurt Schaefer’s record of defending corporate polluters, undermining local control of health and safety regulations, and his mishandling of the taum sauk reservoir agreement.”]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/17/schaefer-mad-at-madd/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/15/19th-senate-district-race-profile/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/15/19th-senate-district-race-profile/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:43:39 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=368 (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.]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/15/19th-senate-district-race-profile/feed/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/14/columbia-daily-tribune-endorses-sen-graham/ http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/14/columbia-daily-tribune-endorses-sen-graham/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:12:55 +0000 campmanager http://www.chuckgraham.com/?p=363 (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.]]> http://www.chuckgraham.com/2008/10/14/columbia-daily-tribune-endorses-sen-graham/feed/