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Press Releases
Page Critical of Missouri Housing Development Commission
April 17, 2008: An audit of the Missouri Housing Development Commission released today revealed that only 35 cents from every dollar spent on tax credits for the Low Interest Housing Tax Credit program goes toward constructing new housing. The remaining 65 cents goes toward administrative costs and other uses that don't build more housing for
Legislation to Save Nurses' Backs
April 16, 2008: Three nurses from Lebanon went to the state Capitol on Tuesday to lobby on behalf of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Sam Page. Mandatory Autism Coverage Legislation Heard by National Audience NBC's The Today Show
April 15, 2008: Legislation presented today by Missouri State Rep. Sam Page would require that private insurance companies include coverage for autistic spectrum disorder. Hearing members were surprised when cameras from NBC's The Today Show showed up and caught all the action. UAW Endorses Sam Page for Lt. Governor
March 19, 2008: At a Auto Workers (UAW) Retirees Meeting here today, it was announced that State Representative Sam Page is Missouri UAW's endorsement for Lt. Governor. Glenn Kage, Financial Secretary for UAW Local 136, called Page "... a true friend of the people who works to expand health care coverage for working families in the State of Missouri." Sam Page Fights Predators
December 5, 2007: Representative Sam Page (D-82) has filed legislation to block convicted sexual predators from living in college dormitories, House Bill 1352. Page: "Too often sex offenders are not rehabilitated. They are still susceptible to commit another crime. Students and parents of students deserve to know that the school dormitory is a safe environment." Sam Page Together with the AARP
November 27, 2007: No matter your political stripe, Dr. Sam Page and the AARP agree: All Missourians should have access to affordable, quality health care. Dr. Sam Page, a physician and State Representative, together with the AARP, signed the Divided We Fail pledge. Missouri Fire Fighters and First Responders Endorse Sam Page for Lt. Governor
November 20, 2007: The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters endorsed state Representative Sam Page for Lt. Governor. Sherwood L. Smith, President of the Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters, wrote: "Your caring attitude and record of service towards the citizens of Missouri have earned our highest endorsement." Sam Page Raises Half Million for Primary
October 11, 2007: State Representative Sam Page reports that his supporters have given half a million dollars to fund his Primary candidacy. "This nine-month fundraising effort places us at the mid-point to the Primary election -- nine months away," says Page. "We are finding support in all corners of the state. I am especially pleased that the total was from 1,129 donors who gave an average of $445.95 per donor." Missouri Children Lose Health Insurance Funding While Governor and Lt. Governor Sit Silently
October 4, 2007: Sam Page, physician and a Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, is urging Missouri's U.S. Representatives who voted against the SCHIP expansion to change their votes in order to override the president's veto, but warns the state should not be reliant on national policy. "We cannot continue to allow our children to suffer from illnesses that could be prevented if families had affordable access to doctors," said Page. "In the Missouri House I fought against the Medicaid cuts in 2005 and I have worked on Healthcare Committees to restore those cuts. As your Lt. Governor, I would not sit silently while politicians destroyed a child's opportunity to lead a healthy life." KC Area Representatives Endorse Sam Page for Lt. Governor
September 20, 2007: Sam Page, Democratic candidate for Missouri Lieutenant Governor, today announced that he has received the endorsement of 16 Kansas City area State Representatives. "Sam has been one of our strongest voices in the Missouri House of Representatives," said Paul LeVota (D-Independence), "Sam leads us in our state's biggest issue: providing affordable healthcare to our citizens." LeVota, who was recently elected Minority Leader by his fellow representatives, also said "It has been a pleasure to work with Sam the past five years on the State's most important issues." 