At the capitol: Constitutent visit

Right after my interview with Rep. Marilyn Ruestman of Joplin (full interview forthcoming), a group of home schooled students and their mother stepped in to visit the representative and voice opposition to Senate Bill 291, an education omnibus bill which, at the time, has a provision that would amend the certification of credits necessary to graduate from high school.

Teresa Barnett of Saginaw (south of Joplin) spoke to Ruestman in the representative's office for a few minutes before, during a roll call vote, Ruestman introduced Barnett's three sons Joseph, Phillip and Benjamin on the floor of the house:

Ruestman recognizes three young constituents.

Meanwhile, the bill is on the floor as we speak. Twitter feeds from major sources will carry the way on covering this particular bill, but it's everyday moments like this in the Capitol that make representing and serving the people a special honor for the 197 members of the General Assembly.