Tishaura Jones

Mo. House Democrats propose new ethics measure

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:10:58 +0000

House Democrats are backing legislation they say would toughen Missouri’s ethics standards.

The bill would restore many provisions recently struck down by the State Supreme Court: They include banning committee-to-committee money transfers and giving the Missouri Ethics Commission the authority to launch its own investigations. The High Court struck them down because they were tacked onto another bill that had nothing to do with ethics. State Rep. Tishaura Jones (D, St. Louis) says she’s filing a new bill because GOP leaders have so far done nothing following the Supreme Court ruling.

Mo. House passes English driver's license mandate

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:53:54 +0000

The Missouri House has passed legislation requiring driver’s license exams to be given in English only.

The final debate boiled down to safety versus respect for immigrants. State Representative Tishaura Jones (D, St. Louis) says she represents constituents from several different nationalities, and added that every member of the House descended from immigrants.

Mo. Legislative Black Caucus opposing workplace discrimination bills

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:41:26 +0000

The Legislative Black Caucus is vowing to fight attempts in both the Missouri House and Senate to pass Republican-sponsored workplace discrimination bills.

Currently, an employee can sue his or her employer if discrimination is found to be a contributing factor in any action taken against that worker. Both House and Senate versions of the bill would require that discrimination be a motivating factor instead. Democrat Steve Webb of North County chairs the Black Caucus.

Mo. House members propose education reforms

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:43:20 +0000

Republican and Democratic House members gathered today to unveil several proposals they say will improve K-12 education in Missouri.

The idea getting the most attention is school choice - allowing students from failing school districts to transfer to better-performing schools statewide.