Capitol Report: Fighting to the finish
Although there are only two weeks remaining in the 2012 Regular Legislative Session, there are still many issues needing addressed before this session comes to a close.
Capitol Report: Fighting for accountability in government
This past week, the Missouri Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2013 state budget.
Capitol Report: Improving the climate for Missouri’s job creators
Throughout this session, we have been working to repair Missouri’s fractured economic foundation. As a small business owner and believer in our free market system, I believe that government does not create jobs, the private sector creates jobs. However, I also understand that government does create a business climate through the public policy surrounding litigation, regulation and taxation.
Capitol Report: Tax policy matters
One of the most important responsibilities of the General Assembly is the crafting of the annual operating budget.
Capitol Report: Quality teachers produce quality results
Over the final six weeks of the 2012 legislative session, we will be focusing a majority of our time on public policy that will help facilitate the greatest number of economic opportunities for the greatest number of Missourians. Although there are a number of important public policy changes necessary to help improve our state’s long-term economic outlook, few are more important than ensuring that we have a quality educational system producing a quality workforce.