The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 29 for a workshop and closed executive session, and for its regular open meeting. All were held at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City.
Since President Biden took the oath of office, Washington Democrats have embarked on a massive spending spree that has driven up government spending by an additional $9 trillion. That is more than the federal government spent in its first 195 years combined! That explosion of reckless spending is sabotaging America’s economy. Inflation is up 13.8% since Biden took office. Interest rates are skyrocketing. On Thursday, a government analysis confirmed that the economy shrunk in the 2nd quarter by 0.9% – the second straight quarter our economy has declined.
recent poll found that a whopping 85 percent of Americans believe our nation is on the wrong track. It’s not at all surprising when you consider just how disastrous one-party Democrat rule of Washington has been for our nation. Beyond the record inflation, unaffordable gas, and empty grocery shelves, the radical Left has taken hold of their party – and they’re threatening violence to help force through the most destructive parts of their agenda. A
Addiction can be found anywhere. It affects all walks of life. When faced with a loved one struggling with addiction, some families avoid the topic, while others deny there is a problem and some may get angry. There are more beneficial ways to handle your loved one than reacting in one of those three ways. Here’s why.
At a meeting of the Missouri State Employee’s Retirement System (MOSERS) Board of Trustees Investment Committee, Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and committee members began working to develop a proxy voting policy intended to protect Missouri State Employee retirement funds. This follows a commitment at the June Board meeting to abstain from proxy voting until this policy is developed and approved by the Board.
At a meeting held on Monday, July 25 of the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), Commissioners unanimously approved the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the upcoming year. This year’s plan again includes reforms that were championed by Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick throughout his tenure on the Commission to increase the efficiency and transparency of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC).
The Missouri Constitution allows the governor 45 days after the close of the legislative session to veto bills passed by the General Assembly. It was gratifying to reach this milestone this year with just four bills vetoed, and only a handful of line-item changes to the budget bills we passed. I was pleased to work with my colleagues in passing a responsible balanced budget that will meet the needs of many Missourians. There are a number of provisions in the appropriations bills that I advocated for, and was glad to see included in the final budget.
President Biden’s inflation crisis is sending our nation hurtling towards a recession, turning the American Dream into an unaffordable nightmare for hardworking Americans. Last week, families learned that inflation has gotten even worse and is now at a 40-year high of 9.1 percent in just the last 12 months, and a massive 13.8 percent since the start of Joe Biden’s presidency. This is completely unacceptable!
State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, announces the Senate Interim Committee on Education will hold its first hearing at 10 a.m., July 18, in the Senate Lounge at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. The committee, chaired by Sen. Eslinger, will hear testimony from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven.
There’s no bigger challenge facing our nation right now than crippling, 40-year high inflation. These difficult economic times are forcing families to make tough financial decisions every day, whether it’s buying fewer groceries, putting less gas in the tank, or canceling family vacations.