Ron Richard News


  • July 4, 2009Full Story

    Lamar lawmaker, House leader from Joplin at odds on matter Joplin Globe Joplin, MO — “I don’t think it’s an issue,” said Richard, who is known for blunt reactions. “I’m not concerned about that. We have no jurisdiction to look at something like that, and I wasn’t consulted about this meeting." With regard to Obama, Richard said, “Let’s give the guy a chance and let’s get things moving forward." …

  • July 3, 2009Full Story

    Republicans back away from bonds for projects Columbia Tribune Columbia, MO — House Speaker Ron Richard, who voted for the bonding plan when it sailed through the House in April, said yesterday he had become “nervous” about the state’s economy. “Our income side is still retreating,” said Richard, a Republican from Joplin. “We want to look at it again but be cautious about expanding it. Let’s see where the economy is. That’s where I’m at.” …

  • July 1, 2009Full Story

    Richard clarifies comments opposing Nixon bond proposal Kansas City Star Kansas City, MO — If it was still in the range of $600 million to $700 million, that might be negotiable," Richard said. "I’m just nervous and I want to see more details. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I wasn’t showing fiscal constraint and caution," he said. …

Ron Richard PROMISES KEPT

  • Ron Richard is the New Speaker of the House 1-31-2009 - "...but my sense of a guy who owns a bowling alley is that he’s probably as down to earth as a gutter ball who rolls ’em straight and doesn’t jerk people around. That’s exactly how lawmakers are describing Richard, a Republican. Some call him the most refreshing personality under the dome since, well, Ronald Reagan was president."

    - Steve Kraske, Kansas City Star
  • 1-08-2009 - "We’re in this together We believe Ron Richard is the right person in the right place at the right time to meet these challenges. He is a man of integrity and honesty. He listens and he learns. Indeed, his job creation efforts over the past several years and his ability to work with others have earned him the respect and trust of his peers."

    - Editorial, Joplin Globe
  • 11-10-2008 - "Voices: Remarkable Representative Rep. Ron Richard will handle that gavel as the new speaker. He has an awesome responsibility and a long and difficult road ahead, but he has the capacity, the resolve and the determination to do an outstanding job in his new position.

    - Roy F. Cagle, Joplin, Letter to the Editor, Joplin Globe
  • 06-19-2008 - "The Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee (MSAPAC) has endorsed Ron Richard for the 2008 primary election to the Missouri House of Representatives from the 129th district. MSAPAC made the endorsement due to his strong support of public education."

    - Larry Ewing, President, MSAPAC (press release)
  • 05-30-08 - "The RCGA commends Rep. Ron Richard, Chair of the House Job Creation and Economic Development Committee, for his leadership on economic development legislation and his support for the elimination of the cap on the quality Jobs Program."

    - Regional Economic Development Scorecard, St. Louis RCGA (Regional Chamber and Growth Association)
  • 05-27-2008 - "On behalf of our state’s manufacturers and the nearly 300,000 Missourians who work in the manufacturing sector, I would like to thank you for the support that you provided the Missouri Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMEP) during the 2008 General Assembly session. As a respected leader in the House of Representatives, your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated."

    - Harold Zinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Missouri Enterprise
  • 03-19-08 - "Miraculous Missouri Turnaround." The Show-Me State Takes a New Direction and Moves Forward. Read more (PDF) …