State Representative Rusty Black announced he is withdrawing from the run for re-election to the 7th District House seat so he can run for the 12th District Senate Seat. Black says it was part of his plan if the opportunity was presented. Black explains his reason for the Senate run. The 12th District Senate seat, under the new boundaries, will […]
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Representative Rusty Black says he will file for re-election to the 7th district House seat, but says he is also keeping his options open. The Senate redistricting has not been completed at the time filing opened. Currently, Livingston County is in the 21st Senate District. If the redistricting moves Livingston County to the 12th District Senate, Black plans to withdraw […]
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Several State representatives and senators spoke at a political forum in Trenton Monday morning. One of the questions asked was their perspective on Community Colleges. Representative Rusty Black says for economic development, they are very important. Black says the Community Colleges are able to respond to the need of the rural workforce, including farming and small businesses. He says his […]
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Chillicothe’s voice in the state capital, Rusty Black, received a surprise while in the State Capital. Black was allowed to lead the session in the house. Black said he was making notes when the blue light on his desk lit up, meaning he was to report to the Speaker. Rep. Black said he enjoyed the experiment, but it was different […]
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While the State Legislature is on its mid-term break, Representative Rusty Black took the time to talk with KCHI about the issues he is facing at the state capital, both in committee and in his legislation. He says one of his committee assignments is Elementary & Secondary Education. Black also talked about some of the legislation he filed. The first […]
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The North Missouri representative in Washington DC says the federal CARES Act has helped rural hospitals in his district. Congressman Sam Graves voted for the bipartisan legislation this spring, which included 75-billion dollars for personal protective equipment for health care employees: Congressman Graves says hospitals in his district also have been helped by the CARES Act’s paycheck protection program (PPP). […]
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The Missouri Legislature is on the mid session break. Representative Rusty Black says he looks forward to spending the week in his district and meeting with constituents. Black says if you have concerns that you would like him to address and you can not meet with him this week, he is usually available in district over the weekend. You can […]
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