First, from my family and my legislative staff; I want to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year with wishes for a blessed, safe and prosperous 2010! Needless to say, yet another legislative session has begun at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.
House Speaker Ron Richard (R-Joplin) dropped the gavel and opened the Legislative Session with a concise speech that set the agenda for our work this year. The economic challenges continue to be a concern in every household and business across the state. Among the House’s priorities will be, to do what it can, to assist individuals and businesses lift themselves out of this recession and provide them the necessary tools to spur economic growth. The forces of personal initiative and the free market will be the true forces that take us back to growth and prosperity.
Government must spend within its means and keep from running budget deficits like the federal government. Now is the time to make wise fiscal decisions and leave our children and grandchildren with a bright future, not with mountains of debt.
The House has worked passionately for several years to boost economic development in Missouri. That effort will continue this year as we craft an economic package that will aim towards making Missouri a more attractive place to conduct business. We are focused on keeping the jobs that are currently in place, in addition to bringing new jobs to our state.
We are also taking a very close look at revising our state’s ethical standards for elected officials and looking closely at government accountability across the board. The task of the newly created Special Standing Committee on Government Accountability and Ethics Reform will be to create one, bi-partisan House Bill that will restore the public’s trust in its Government by seeking to remove even the appearances of impropriety.
Finally, I remain firmly committed to not raise taxes on working Missourians. Families all over the state are tightening their belts when it comes to their budget, and in Jefferson City we will do the same. Fiscal discipline and prudence will become the bywords for this year’s session. You demand nothing less with your hard-earned tax dollars.
Our House is composed of responsible, hard-working members, and I trust that this will be a productive session that all Missourians can be proud.
We are collecting names of civic groups, local organizations and churches for a “district” directory which will be published later this year. Please call or email my office to provide a phone number and address for a civic group you would like considered.
As always, please feel free to contact me in Jefferson City at (573) 751-5912 or by fax at 573-526-9804. You may also write me at: Shelley Keeney; Missouri House of Representatives; State Capitol 409B; Jefferson City, MO 65101-6806 or e-mail me at: Shelley{dot}Keeney{at}house{dot}mo{dot}gov
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