State Employees Endorse Sam Page

April 22, 2008: "As employees of Missouri's Department of Social Services, the members of Communication Workers of America, Local 6355, know that access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important family needs. Quite simply, it is needed to survive." 

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 Missouri 's poorest citizens. 

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 United 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."  

GoneMild.com: A New Kind of Lieutenant Governor - Dr. Sam Page

December 14, 2007: Excerpt: "The more you chat with Sam Page, the more you realize that he cares deeply for those in need, and is willing to do what needs doing."   

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Page first in: Reports $350,000 on hand

October 11, 2007: Excerpt: "State Rep. Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur and a candidate for lieutenant governor, appears to be the first statewide hopeful to file the latest campaign finance report, due Monday."   

KY3-TV: Page Raises A Half Mil for Lt. Gov. Bid

October 11, 2007: Excerpt: "Democratic State Representative Sam Page has raised about a half a million dollars this quarter for his campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Page is reporting having raised $503,480 as of September 30th."   

Columbia Tribune: Page rakes in $121,738 for October quarter

October 11, 2007: Excerpt: "The three-term lawmaker has raised $503,480.24 in this election cycle and has $350,547.03 in the bank. His campaign spent $71,699.44 this quarter. Page has essentially cleared what had been a crowded Democratic field of contenders to run against Kinder."   

Tony's Kansas City: Page picks up half a rock

October 11, 2007: Excerpt: "Here's the latest press release out of the Sam Page camp . . . Apparently, the guy has bank and a lot of it: 'State Representative Sam Page reports that his supporters have given half a million dollars to fund his Primary candidacy'   

Springfield News-Leader Op-Ed:
Successful SCHIP Program Needs to Expand Despite Veto

October 4, 2007: Sam Page: "As a physician and a state lawmaker, I feel compelled to emphasize what children have at stake in this struggle over the next two months. Simply put, kids need to be as healthy as possible to learn and develop, academically and socially. They cannot delay treatment for chronic and acute illnesses for a couple of years until their parents happen to get a job with health insurance benefits."