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Saint Louis Post-Dispatch Endorses Margaret!
7/26/2008Attorney General: Republican Mike Gibbons, 49, a state senator from Kirkwood, is unopposed. Three Democrats are waging a spirited, high-spending race:
• Margaret Donnelly, 54, a state representative from Richmond Heights and a lawyer who specializes in family law, has been a leading voice in the Legislature on behalf of children. As attorney general, she says, she would emphasize child support enforcement, the Sunshine Law, consumer protection and prosecution of Medicaid fraud. She also said she would crack down on frauds against senior citizens, with a special eye on the reverse-mortgage market[...]
Mr. Harris is an impressive candidate, but the strength, heart and tenacity of Margaret Donnelly make her our choice.
St. Louis American Endorses Margaret Donnelly
7/25/2008The November 4 general election may make history in this country, and it may also set up Missouri (and many other states) for positive and productive transformation, with Democrats replacing Republicans in key seats and statewide offices. This makes the August 5 state primary a very important election, for this is when Democrats will choose the candidates that will oppose Missouri Republicans in November[...]
Run Mama Run: Margaret Donnelly for Missouri State Attorney General
7/7/2008As a former social worker, public school board member and family law attorney, Missouri State Representative Margaret Donnelly has spent much of her career advocating on behalf of women, children and families. Now, as the first woman ever to run for Attorney General in the state of Missouri, Donnelly plans to bring a family-focused perspective to the office. If nominated in the August 5th Democratic Primary, where she faces State Senator Chris Koster and fellow Missouri House Member Jeff Harris, Donnelly will run against Republican candidate Michael Gibbons in November.
Donnelly pledges to strengthen sexual predator & child safety laws
7/3/2008Marshall Griffin, KWMU
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (2008-07-03) Missouri House Member and Democratic Attorney General Candidate Margaret Donnelly says she'll work to strengthen sexual predator and product safety laws if elected.
AG candidate Donnelly outlines platform in Jeff City appearance
7/3/2008Donnelly, currently a state representative from St. Louis County, said as the state’s top law-enforcement official she would push for tougher product safety laws and create a new alert system to inform consumers of dangerous or recalled products.
MD for AG
7/3/2008Indeed, this is the time late in a campaign when candidates and surrogates begin to make their pitch that they have what it takes to win. Margaret Donnelly sent over her pitch this week that she is a contender in the Democratic primary for attorney general. Donnelly is hanging up an “endorsed by” flag with the following impressive list of names (among others):
Donnelly pledges to fight crimes against elderly
4/15/2008By Brent Engel
It's a fast-growing crime, and Margaret Donnelly wants to stop it.
Donnelly, a state representative from the St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights, is one of four people seeking the Democratic nomination for Missouri Attorney General. She visited Marion and Ralls counties Monday.
One of Donnelly's priorities if elected would be fighting elder abuse.
"Elderly and disabled people are being taken advantage of by scam artists," said Donnelly, 54. "It's very important we focus on what I think is a vulnerable group."
Fugitive changes proposed for Missouri, Illinois
4/6/2008By Joe Mahr
Acknowledging gaps that can aid felony fugitives, officials from Missouri and
Illinois advocate greater efforts to hunt fugitives, alert police elsewhere and
generate more public tips.
"It is an unacceptable position to be in to have fugitives - particularly on
the more serious offenses, felonies - where they'll able to flee and be free to
commit more additional crimes," said Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Mike
Gibbons, R-Kirkwood. "We definitely need to do better."
The push for change follows a Post-Dispatch investigation published last month
that showed hundreds of thousands of felony fugitives across the country can
flee and avoid arrest. The investigation found cases of fugitives let go by
police who have gone on to rape, rob and kill.
While federal officials and advocacy groups have suggested new laws and more
grants to close some gaps, elected officials from Missouri and Illinois say
there are additional steps each state can take.
MORE HUNTING
The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service oversee task forces that help hunt fugitives,
but they can tackle only a fraction of felony warrants issued by state courts.
State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, D-St. Louis, has called for a new unit within the highway patrol to not only hunt all types of fugitives but also to determine a statewide strategy to catch those wanted for crimes.
"I really believe you do best, when you have a statewide problem, to take a coordinated approach," Donnelly said, "and the most likely place for us to get the expertise and the best coordination is in the highway patrol."
House approves small restoration of 2005 Medicaid cuts
3/26/2008By Brent Martin
A small restoration, but a restoration nonetheless of a portion of the Medicaid cuts approved by the legislature in 2005 wins approval in the House.
Democrats have harshly criticized Republicans for years for the 2005 cuts. Rep. Margaret Donnelly (D-St. Louis) makes light of the budget turn-around Republicans tout, saying they did it by cutting health care for the poor.
Donnelly ekes out small Medicaid victory
3/26/2008By Virginia Young
The House wrapped up its work on the state budget tonight with a debate on whether to restore the 2005 cuts Republicans made in health care for the poor.
While Democrats tried several times to reinstate some of the coverage and services, only one attempt succeeded.
That amendment - by Rep. Margaret Donnelly, D-Richmond Heights - allotted $2.2 million for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy for adults. The funding comes on top of about $370,000 Donnelly secured in the House Budget Committee.
Press Releases
Associated Press Story Raises Serious Legal and Ethical Questions about Chris Koster
7/8/2008ST. LOUIS – Margaret Donnelly’s campaign released the following statement regarding the Associated Press article that uncovered Chris Koster’s potential Missouri Ethics Commission violations.
Earlier in the week the Donnelly campaign remarked on how a staggering 81% of Koster’s campaign contributions came from the legislative committees. This new article now shines light on the fact that Koster may have illegally orchestrated the contributions using his campaign staff.
Donnelly Issues Warning to Scammers and Predators in Press Conference
7/3/2008Donnelly's Policy Press Conference Centers on Protecting Families
JEFFERSON CITY - During a mid-morning press conference at the state's capitol today Attorney General Candidate Margaret Donnelly held a press conference to announce her policy priorities that center on protecting Missouri families from consumer scams and from sexual predators.
Margaret Donnelly Calls for Stricter Penalties for Scam Artists and Price Gougers
7/1/2008Residents affected by floods encouraged to call Attorney General's office
ST. LOUIS - Margaret Donnelly, Democratic candidate for attorney general, calls for greater penalties for those who take advantage of other's misery by unfairly increasing prices on necessary products and services or defrauding consumers in connection with a natural disaster.
Donnelly Racing to Finish Line with Clear Momentum Advantage
6/26/2008Green, McMillan, and Majority of Wards and Townships Behind Donnelly
Donnelly Experience Stands Out in Debate
5/28/2008(Jefferson City) - When all was said and done at the UMKC/CCP debate Thursday evening between Rep. Margaret Donnelly D-Richmond Heights, Rep. Jeff Harris D-Columbia, and State Senator Chris Koster D-Harrisonville, Donnelly was the clear cut winner of the debate. Her experience as a lawyer protecting children and families, her history of working in local government, and her familiarity with the budget through her work on the budget committee make her the perfect candidate.
Donnelly Campaign Breaks Three-Quarters of a Million Dollars
4/15/2008Strong Fundraising and Key Endorsements Build Donnelly's Momentum
St. Louis, MO - Maintaining her aggressive fundraising pace, State Representative Margaret Donnelly, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General, announced today that her campaign has raised $753,832 to date. A lifelong Democrat, Donnelly is the first woman in Missouri history to run for Attorney General.
CWA Local 6320 endorses Donnelly for Attorney General
4/10/2008ST. LOUIS - Local 6320 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has endorsed State Rep. Margaret Donnelly (D-Richmond Heights) for Missouri Attorney General. They represent 2,700 workers employed by AT&T and its subsidiaries in the St. Louis area.
"As a former member of the CWA, I am honored by their endorsement," said Donnelly. "CWA members have been irreplaceable volunteers on Democratic campaigns for decades, and I look forward to working with them on my historic campaign for Attorney General."
Donnelly and Child Advocates Call for Increased Product Safety
4/8/2008Pledge to keep Missouri children and families safe from dangerous products
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on the Missouri Children's Product Safety Act, sponsored by State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, candidate for Attorney General. HB 1361 would enact safeguards to protect children from the growing number of dangerous toys and products being sold.
SEIU endorses Donnelly for Attorney General
3/26/2008Pledge to be the strongest defender of Missouri's families
ST. LOUIS - The Missouri State Council of the Service Employees International Union has endorsed State Rep. Margaret Donnelly (D-Richmond Heights) for Missouri Attorney General. They represent 14,000 workers in the healthcare, public sector and building services.
Donnelly calls for special unit in Highway Patrol to apprehend fugitives
3/3/2008Unit would assist local law enforcement
ST. LOUIS - In response to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch investigation, State Rep. Margaret Donnelly (D-Richmond Heights) and candidate for Missouri Attorney General called today for the establishment of a special unit within the Missouri State Highway Patrol to assist local law enforcement in tracking down and apprehending fugitive felons.
"It is unacceptable to me to have known dangerous felons loose in our communities," said Donnelly. "I am calling today for a special unit of the Highway Patrol to coordinate an effort with local law enforcement to track down and lock up fugitives."
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