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Rep. Martha Stevens (D) – announcement

12 Tuesday Oct 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri House

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Representative Martha Stevens (D) has announced that she will not be seeking reelection.

Missouri Representative Martha Stevens (D-46) [2021 file photo]

Yesterday:

Representative Martha Stevens (D) – Press Release – October 11, 2021

For Immediate Release
October 11, 2021

Rep. Martha Stevens: [….]

The following may be attributed to Representative Martha Stevens:

“For the past nine legislative sessions, first as an advocate and then as a legislator, I have had the privilege to work and push for public policy that improves the lives of Missourians across our state. I first got involved in Missouri politics in 2013 while working for Planned Parenthood and transitioned to working with the Missouri Rural Crisis Center organizing in support of Medicaid Expansion. Over the last five years as a State Representative, I have dedicated myself to advancing policy to support families with low incomes, people struggling with the disease of addiction, and many other priorities that reflect an agenda to promote social and economic justice for all Missourians.

“I am very proud of the priorities I have been able to shepherd into becoming law over the last five years. In 2018, I worked with colleagues to pass legislation to provide substance abuse & mental health services for new mothers suffering from the disease of addiction. In the 2021 legislative session I passed a bill to allow families who qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to receive vouchers to utilize at their local farmers market. This bill was a win for families, farmers, and our local economies. I am deeply appreciative for the support of the people of the 46th District, the many stakeholders and advocates, and my fellow legislators who helped me get bills across the finish line.

“After much thought and deliberation, I have decided that I will not run in 2022, and this current term in office will be my last as State Representative. I did not come to this decision easily and I will never be able to express my gratitude to everyone who put their trust in me, knocked doors, made calls, and donated to our campaign over the years.

“It has truly been the honor of my lifetime to represent and fight for the progressive values we share in the 46th District. Without a doubt, I plan on continuing my career in advocacy as a social work professional and will take with me all the knowledge, skills, and lessons I have learned in Jefferson City to a new role after I finish my term in December 2022.”

Representative Martha Stevens (D) [2018 file photo]

One of the very best.

Abosultutly…

21 Tuesday Sep 2021

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Representative Martha Stevens (D) [2018 file photo]

This afternoon:

Martha Stevens @Martha4MO
Last week our new director of DHSS said, “With the increase in positivity rates among adolescents, it only makes sense to wear a mask.”

Yet our AG who is DESPERATE to win a primary continues to ignore our health experts & cause additional anxiety for parents & educators #MoLeg
[….]
1:43 PM · Sep 21, 2021

Missouri Attorney General and amateur medical expert Eric Schmitt (r) [2021 file photo].

If you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated.

Wear a damn mask.

Rep. Martha Stevens (D-46) – Boone County Democrats – June 6, 2021

08 Tuesday Jun 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri House

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“…There were definitely a lot of really terrible bills [in Jefferson City] that were pushed this year by the Republicans. But I will say that although they tried to go after the petition initiative process, they had these horrible attacks on trans children [….] The list could go on and on and on…”

Missouri Representative Martha Stevens (D-46).

The Boone County Democratic Central Committee held a picnic fundraiser in Cosmo-Bethel Park on Sunday afternoon in Columbia.

State Representatives Martha Stevens (D-46) addressed the crowd:

https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RepMarthaStevensBooneCountyDems060621.mp3

…I’m really optimistic that its [Medicaid expansion lawsuit] gonna go in our favor and that the courts are gonna tell Republicans that we have to follow the Constitution that voters put in for Medicaid expansion last August. Because we know that that is a win for every community in our state. So that people have access to preventative health cares, so that we have healthy communities, healthy parents, and it’s a job creator…

Missouri Representative Martha Stevens (D-46).

Previously:

Boone County Democrats – Picnic in the Park – Columbia, Missouri – June 6, 2021 (June 6, 2021)

Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-45) – Boone County Democrats – June 6, 2021 (June 7, 2021)

Because Greens think Rep. Martha Stevens (D) isn’t progressive enough?

19 Monday Mar 2018

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri House

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Rep. Martha Stevens (D) [2018 file photo].

Seriously?

Today at the office of the Missouri Secretary of State:

UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List
2018 Primary Election

State Representative – District 46
Democratic
Name Mailing Address Random Number Date Filed
Martha Stevens 903 AGAIN ST COLUMBIA MO 65203 7 2/27/2018 1:56 p.m.

Green
Name Mailing Address Random Number Date Filed
William (Bill) Hastings 612 HUNTRIDGE DR #103G COLUMBIA MO 65201 3/19/2018 1:26 p.m.

[emphasis added]

What? On a whim then?

Organizing at the grassroots level for Medicaid expansion in Missouri

20 Friday Feb 2015

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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It begins with education.

Medicaid expansion has been facing stubborn opposition from the republican majority in the Missouri General Assembly. Yet, the Missouri Medicaid Coalition, an umbrella group, continues to organize in support of Medicaid expansion at the grassroots level across the state.

This evening in Warrensburg the Johnson County Democratic Club hosted Martha Stevens from the Missouri Rural Crisis Center for an informational presentation on Medicaid expansion and on behalf of organizing for its expansion.  

Martha Stevens of the Missouri Rural Crisis Center speaking on Medicaid expansion on behalf of the Missouri Medicaid Coalition.

According to the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, because Medicaid expansion in Missouri has been blocked in the General Assembly:

Two hospitals in Missouri have already closed, costing 1,800 rural employees their jobs, while other hospitals are being forced to cut back on services. [….]

Without Medicaid Expansion, Missouri hospitals would lose approximately $3.5 billion by the end of 2019.

68% of all rural physicians are older than age 50, and it’s harder to recruit physicians to rural areas because of the high risk of uncompensated care, due to a lack of Medicaid and insurance.

[….]

If Missouri hospitals continue to cut back or close, rural Missourians will be forced to travel larger and longer distances to have access to a hospital….

[….]

Again, who represents the rural areas of the state in the General Assembly? I thought so.

Previously:

HJR 40: let’s give voters an opportunity to put it in the Constitution (February 19, 2015)

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