Congratulations to our sports teams for an excellent week! As of yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals had won five games in a row, the Rams took down the Arizona Cardinals, and Mizzou's football team beat Toledo last Saturday.
Nixon's Tax Cut Veto Stands, Missouri Families and Businesses Lose
The House fell shy of the number of votes needed to override Nixon's veto of HB 253, meaning Missouri's families and businesses missed out on a tax cut they needed and deserved. Despite Nixon's scare tactics and manipulated information about the bill, we will continue working to reduce the tax burden on hardworking Missourians in future years. Read comments from Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins here.
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A Mom's View on Common Core
One of the mothers who spoke at the recent Improving Government Responsiveness and Efficiency Interim Committee hearing wrote a letter to the committee outlining her concerns about the Common Core Standards. Read her letter here.
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Effective Training for Child Advocates
During hearings for the Improving Government Responsiveness and Efficiency Interim Committee, we have heard heartbreaking testimony from family members unsuccessfully trying to have their children removed from abusive homes. Multi-disciplinary teams capable of conducting accurate home visits are essential to ensuring that children in such situations are quickly taken from dangerous environments. Read more here.
Ballwin's Proactive Approach to Energy Challenges
Earlier this month, I met with Senator Eric Schmitt, Ballwin City Administrator Robert Kuntz, and representatives from Ameren and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD). During the meeting, I was impressed by Mr. Kuntz’s proactive and professional approach to the issues we discussed. Read more here.
Civil War Performances Bring History to Life
Civil War Archives Alive! allows students to travel back in time to discover how the Civil War affected civilians and soldiers in Missouri. Performances are free to schools or visiting families, but reservations are required. Learn more here.
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