Health & Fitness
Session 2013 – Capitol Report XVIII: The Value of Fiscal Responsibility
Your Missouri General Assembly has passed a fiscally responsible and balanced budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and mental health without raising taxes on Missourians.
“If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it gain. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”
-Sir Winston Churchill
As magnificent late spring sunrises turn the wide Missouri River into a ribbon of fiery silver and gold, activity beneath the Capitol Dome has reached a frenetic crescendo. The last five months of hard work and long days have resulted in many top priorities being sent to the Governor’s desk for review while still more await final action and passage this week. We determinedly stare down the long final week of session ahead with a steely gaze, a joyful soul and a spirit ablaze with eternal hope and optimism. This has been a solid year, a productive Session and the fruits of our labors are being realized…
Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
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Before Session draws to a close, the Legislature must truly agree to and finally pass the Budget. The Missouri Constitution requires us to pass a balanced, and timely budget. Once again, the House and Senate worked together to deliver a responsible fiscal plan that places the priorities of Missourians first. We did this with no new tax burdens on any of Missouri’s hard working farmers, families or small businesses. Click here to read more.
Response to Governor Nixon’s Claim on the Department of Revenue Budget
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The Missouri General Assembly is committed to protecting Missourians and our tax dollars from any corrupt and unlawful actions of politicians and bureaucrats in Jefferson City. The recent cover-up and denial by the Governor and his administration regarding the scanning, retaining and sharing of the private information of Missouri citizens compelled us to take action. Until questions are answered and procedures are changed we will rightfully and justly intercede for the people by withholding a portion of the funding for the Department of Revenue. Click here to read more.
Protecting the Right to Vote for Missourians in the Military
Members of our American Armed Forces stationed abroad bravely risk their lives each day to fight for the rights that we hold so dear, including the right to choose our elected representatives. We can never completely repay these men and women for their sacrifices, but we must at least ensure that they are never deprived of the very rights they defend. Click here to read more.
This Week’s Vlog
This week was the 100th Anniversary of our State Capitol Building. To commemorate the event several state leaders gave remarks about this historical treasure. Click here to watch my speech at the ceremony.