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Cindy O'Laughlin
Cindy O'Laughlin is an American politician. She was elected to Missouri's 18th Senatorial District in 2018. Prior to being elected to the Missouri Senate, O’Laughlin served as a member of the Shelby County R-IV School District and the Treasurer of the Missouri Club for Growth. Missouri Senate In October 2017, O’Laughlin announced her candidacy for state senate. She won the Republican primary against three other candidates. She successfully ran against Democrat Crystal Stevens in the November election. O’Laughlin serves as the chair of the Missouri Senate Committee on Education and also the Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education. Tenure On July 6, 2021, O'Laughlin visited the Schuyler County Courthouse in Lancaster. The goal of the visit was to let residents talk about current Missouri issues. Topics brought up included gun rights, broadband and road infrastructure. Residents also talked about Medicaid, which had been approved by Missouri the previou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri Senate
The Missouri Senate is the upper chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 34 members, representing districts with an average population of 174,000. Its members serve four-year terms, with half the seats being up for election every two years. The Senate chooses a President Pro Tempore to serve in the absence of the lieutenant governor or when he shall have to exercise the office of governor of Missouri if there is a vacancy in that office due to death, resignation, impeachment, or incapacitation. Members of the Missouri General Assembly are prohibited from serving more than eight years in either the state house of representatives or state senate, or a total of sixteen years, due to statutory term limits. Elections were held in 2022. Composition After the 2020 general election the party representation in the Senate was: Senate officers Members of the Missouri Senate Source: Committees Under Rule 25 of the Senate Rules, all committees are appointed by the Preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transgender People In Sports
The participation of transgender people in competitive sports, a traditionally sex-segregated institution, is a controversial issue, particularly the inclusion of transgender women and girls in women's sports. Opponents argue that transgender women have an unfair advantage over, and may endanger, cisgender women in competitive sports due to sex differences in human physiology, and that these differences are not sufficiently reversed by transgender hormone therapies. Supporters of transgender athletes argue that medically prescribed puberty blockers and estrogen suppresses testosterone levels and reduces muscle mass of transgender women, reducing possible competitive advantages. Supporters also argue that sport, particularly youth sports, is also about belonging, well-being, and socialization of young people. The American Medical Association states that legislation barring trans women from women's sports harms the mental health of transgender people. The controversy has caus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century American Legislators
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman emperor, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri Secretary Of State
The people below have served as the Secretary of State of the U.S. state of Missouri. List Gallery File:Warren E. Hearnes.jpg, Warren E. Hearnes File:James C. Kirkpatrick.jpg, James C. Kirkpatrick File:Rep Roy Blunt.jpg, Roy Blunt File:Mattblunt3 (cropped).jpg, Matt Blunt File:SOS Robin Carnahan.jpg, Robin Carnahan File:Jason Kander (cropped).jpg, Jason Kander References *''Official Manual State of Missouri right The ''Official Manual - State of Missouri'' (often referred to simply as ''The Missouri Blue Book'') is a biennial publication from the Missouri Secretary of State. The Blue Book was first published in 1889. It contains historical, political, ..., 2005–2006.'' External linksOfficial homepage of the Missouri Secretary of State*Publications by or abouthe Missouri Secretary of State’s Officeat Internet Archive. {{Missouri year nav * 1820 establishments in Missouri Territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindell Shumake
Lindell Shumake (born December 24, 1949) is a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Shumake first represented the 6th District, encompassing all or portions of Marion and Ralls counties in northeast Missouri. In November 2012, he was elected to serve the newly designated 5th Missouri House district. Personal history Shumake was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Hannibal, Missouri. After graduation from Hannibal High School in 1968, he served in the U.S. Army, including a one-year tour during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Shumake attended Hannibal-LaGrange College, earning an associate degree in 1974, and a bachelor's degree in Sociology in 1976 from Quincy College. Shumake worked for the Missouri Division of Family Services as a caseworker beginning in 1977 and remain with the agency until 1997. Since retiring as a state representative, Shumate runs two small businesses in the Hannibal area as well as serving as a chaplain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Walker
Nathan Belt "Nate" Walker (born April 18, 1952) is an American businessman, realtor, and politician from the state of Missouri. A Republican, Walker was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives from Missouri's 3rd District in November 2012. He represented the western portion Adair County (including the city of Kirksville) as well as all of Mercer, Putnam, and Sullivan counties. Walker previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives during the 1980s, and was a candidate for Missouri Lieutenant Governor in 1984. Early life and education Walker was raised in rural Macon County, Missouri near the small community of Anabel. In a 2013 interview with ''The Missouri Times'', Walker stated his dream growing up was to either be President of the United States or a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Following graduation from Macon County R-1 high school in 1970 he attended the University of Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Journalism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Redmon
Craig Redmon (born January 29, 1959) is a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented the 4th District, which encompasses all of Clark, Knox, Lewis, Schuyler, and Scotland counties as well as the eastern half of Adair County east of U.S Highway 63, excluding the city of Kirksville. Most of this was previously the Missouri 1st District, also represented by Redmon, prior to Missouri House redistricting due to the 2010 U.S. Census. Personal history Redmon was born in Kirksville, Missouri and is a 1977 graduate of Highland High School in Lewis County. Following graduation he attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, receiving a degree in business administration and economics in 1982. He is married to Brenda (Shouse) Redmon and they are the parents of twins Andrew and Audrey. When not involved with his legislative duties Redmon is owner/operator of a business in Monticello, Missouri Monticello is a rural village in, and county ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Belle, Missouri
La Belle is a city in western Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 664 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office called La Belle has been in operation since 1856. The first permanent settlement at La Belle was made in 1857, and the town site platted in 1871. La Belle is derived from the French meaning "the beautiful", and the settlement was so named from its scenic setting. The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier. Geography Missouri Highway 6 (State Street) through La Belle Missouri La Belle is located at (40.115624, -91.915919). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. La Belle is located on Missouri Route 6, which is collinear with State Street throughout much of the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 660 people, 277 households, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marceline, Missouri
Marceline is a city in Chariton and Linn counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,123 at the 2020 census. History Marceline was laid out in 1887, and named after the wife of a railroad man. A post office called Marceline has been in operation since 1887. Marceline is most famous for being the boyhood home of Walt Disney, and the original Main Street USA. Geography Marceline is located at {{coord, 39, 42, 52, N, 92, 56, 51, W, type:city (39.714314, -92.947376).{{cite web, url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html, publisher=United States Census Bureau, access-date=2011-04-23, date=2011-02-12, title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert, 3.32, sqmi, sqkm, 2, of which {{convert, 3.28, sqmi, sqkm, 2 is land and {{convert, 0.04, sqmi, sqkm, 2 is water.{{cite web, title=US Gazetteer files 2010, url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macon, Missouri
Macon is a city in and the county seat of Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,457 at the 2020 census. History Macon was platted in 1856. Like the county, Macon was named for Nathaniel Macon. A post office called Macon City was established in 1856, and the name was changed to Macon in 1892. In May 1898, there was a string of break-ins in the area of Macon. The break-ins included the theft of food and items, as well as assaults on women. In late June, there was a break-in at the home of John Koechel, a blind broom maker. During this break-in, there were references to previous assaults, an attempted assault, and a theft of two sacks of flour. Police officers followed a trail of tiny white specks to the home of Henry Williams, who was later arrested with no resistance. The night of Williams' arrest, crowds formed at the courthouse, while a local pastor, Rev. G. A. Robbins, plead for the crowd to allow the law to take its proper course. The crowd moved on to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shelbina, Missouri
Shelbina is a city in southern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,613 at the 2020 census. History Shelbina was platted in 1857 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name "Shelbina" is derived from Shelby County. A post office called Shelbina has been in operation since 1858. The Benjamin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Geography Shelbina is located in south central Shelby County at the intersection of US Route 36 and Missouri Route 15. It is two miles north of the Shelby- Monroe county line. Shelbyville is seven miles to the north along Route 15. The headwaters of Clear Creek arise just to the west of the city.''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer'' DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 24 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,704 people, 717 households, and 443 families living in the cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ready-mix Concrete
Ready-mix concrete (RMC) is concrete that is manufactured in a batch plant, according to each specific job requirement, then delivered to the job site "ready to use". There are two types with the first being the barrel truck or in–transit mixers. This type of truck delivers concrete in a plastic state to the site. The second is the volumetric concrete mixer. This delivers the ready mix in a dry state and then mixes the concrete on site. However, other sources divide the material into three types: Transit Mix, Central Mix or Shrink Mix concrete. Ready-mix concrete refers to concrete that is specifically manufactured for customers' construction projects, and supplied to the customer on site as a single product. It is a mixture of Portland or other cements, water and aggregates: sand, gravel, or crushed stone. All aggregates should be of a washed type material with limited amounts of fines or dirt and clay. An admixture is often added to improve workability of the concrete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
