Brad Lager

Tax Credits Die Again In Missouri Senate

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:48 +0000

Missouri senators have given up their attempt to pass an overhaul of some of the state's tax credit programs for businesses and developers.

Supporters of the bill set it aside Friday after Republican Sen.

Mo. Lt. Gov. race to come, but first, a contentious GOP primary

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:42:41 +0000

Among the races for Missouri’s statewide offices, the one with the most mudslinging so far is the Republican primary for Lt. Governor. Peter Kinder is seeking re-election, but he’s facing a major challenge from State Senator Brad Lager. Both are touting conservative ideals while attacking each other’s records in office.

St. Louis Public Radio’s Marshall Griffin takes a closer look at next week’s GOP Lt. Governor’s contest.

Nixon vetoes workplace discrimination and workers' comp bills

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:45:55 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon (D) has vetoed two workplace-related bills passed by Missouri lawmakers this year. They are the first vetoes issued this year.

First, he vetoed the House version of the workplace discrimination bill, which would have redefined discrimination as a “motivating factor” instead of a “contributing factor” in any action taken by an employer against a worker. The Senate version of the bill is still alive, however. It was sponsored by State Senator Brad Lager (R, Savannah).

Mo. Senate sends workplace discrimination measure to Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:21:15 +0000

The Missouri Senate has sent the House version of the workplace discrimination bill to Governor Jay Nixon.

Senate Democrats spent five hours Wednesday blocking the bill before sitting down. Today, there was no debate, only a 23 to 8 straight party-line vote. Brad Lager (R, Savannah) handled the bill in the Senate. He says he fully expects the governor, a Democrat, to veto the bill.

Mo. Senate backs more term limits on state offices

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:28:41 +0000

A new measure passed in the Missouri Senate would limit statewide officials to eight years in office.

Missouri currently limits the governor and treasurer to two four year terms each. Members of the state House and Senate are also subject to term limits.

A proposed constitutional amendment would extend the two-term limits to the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general and auditor.