Throughout session, I will keep you informed on important aspects of the budget process and what we are doing to ensure a bright future for Missourians.
Many believed we had seen the worst of the economic downturn and that this year would be better – but they were wrong. Unfortunately, this year we face a grim economy and one far worse than what we saw last year during the budget process.
Missourians all across the state are tightening their family budgets, and we must do the same. We must work as responsible stewards of Missouri tax dollars and look ahead, planning accordingly. I urge Governor Nixon to do the same.
You see, several months ago Governor Nixon gave this quote to reporters:
"I'm not trying to think, right now, two and a half years from now what a budget might look like starting July 1 of 2011 or 2012." (Reported by Missourinet on February 17, 2009)
Our budgeting philosophy could not be any further from the governor's thoughts on the budget.
In the past, the House has been dedicated to operating under a wise fiscal philosophy when utilizing your tax dollars. You can rest assured we will continue this practice in the future.
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