Serving in the District during the interim has kept me busy and allowed me to visit with many of you. That has been a pleasure.
The critical nature of having access to quality health care was made even more poignant as my husband experienced a month-long absence from work followed by surgery and the ongoing recovery period.
It became even more clear to both of us that we are among the fortunate who could take the time and access the resources to get the appropriate care and rest needed to heal...the care that each of us would want for our family members and ourselves.
Health care is vital and essential and I will continue to work to ensure that my constituents, friends, fellow Missourians and Americans have access to quality health services and care. It should be a basic right in this great nation of ours. That must be a priority.
Truly,
Jill
"Let's Talk"
A Successful Community GatheringThank you to the more than 100 of you who attended our "Let's Talk" discussion on the Federal Health Care Legislation lead by Missouri's Director of Health and Senior Services, Margaret Donnelly.
Director Donnelly reviewed the provisions of the Health Care Reform Legislation that are going into effect now, and explained the provisions that will be implemented going forward.
Questions about individual concerns were heard and discussed. Guests were treated to a wonderful breakfast courtesy of The Pasta House, blood pressure screenings were provided on site at no charge through Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, which also provided pocket sized First Aid kits.
Veterans' Oral History Project
You may know that during the past legislative session, as we made significant cuts in the budget, we made a decision to re allocate dollars previously allotted for recording Veterans' Oral Histories.
While I believe the budget decision was the correct one to make, I also believe the program to be an important one for our Veterans, our state, and our country. On the House floor, I asked what I believed to be the obvious, "Why hadn't this program been coordinated and operated through our nationally respected Journalism School at the University of Missouri?"
The cost savings benefits would be one obvious aspect of this arrangement, but also, the benefits of creating the opportunity for students and veterans to work together to preserve our history seemed immeasurable to me.
So, during the interim period, which takes place mid-May through early January, I have been working with an amazing team of individuals who have stepped forward to make this vision a reality.
From an MU Curators' Distinguished Professor to the MU Broadcast Journalism Dept. Chair; to Professors of History at MU, Columbia College and Stephens; to Archivists, Historians, and Court Reporter Organizations: to an Honor Flight Coordinator; Library of Congress representative; to Veterans' Organizations Officials, to students, Veterans and elected officials, we have put into place our pilot program in Columbia, MO, and will be spreading the program throughout the state.
The people who have come to the table to work on this are passionate, professional and committed to success. Our Universities are putting into place an accredited course for participating students.
As we progress, I will be asking you about your interest in becoming an interviewer, submitting names of interested Veterans, or perhaps even donating to support the effort.
Until then, know that this invaluable program is underway, and that our Veterans' stories will be told and kept for posterity.
Schupp Asked to Participate on DomesticViolence Task Force Panel
On September 1, Attorney General Chris Koster created a domestic violence task force to examine our state's laws that were created more than three decades ago.
In separate information-gathering meetings around the state, panels will hear from members of law enforcement, prosecutors, victims' advocates, and probation and parole and court officials. In the meeting in St. Louis, poignant testimony was provided by a victim who only felt safe enough to testify because her former husband and abuser recently committed suicide.
The task force will look for ideas and solutions to help improve the state's ability to address domestic violence.
Two additional meetins are planned in September: Sept. 20 in Columbia and Sept. 27 in Kansas City.
For more information on the Domestic Violence Task Force, please call the Missouri Attorney General's office at (573) 751-3321.
Green Tip: Energy Star Rated Appliance Rebate Program extended for a limited time...
Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program, extended through Oct.10 (10/10/10)Information gathered from the MO Department of Natural Resources
A limited quantity of rebates for gas furnaces, gas storage water heaters, clothes washers and dishwashers will be available to reserve only through participating retailers and installation contractors that have signed up to participate in the program. Rebates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Of the original $5.6 million in funds for the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program, less than $225,000 remains available to consumers. More than 30,000 rebates have been claimed since the program began April 19.
Appliances bearing the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard appliances, resulting in ongoing utility cost savings for the consumer.
Rebate amounts for each remaining qualifying appliance include the following:
Gas Furnaces $250
Gas Storage Water Heaters $250
Clothes Washers $125
Dishwashers (tabletop models not included) $125
The maximum total rebate program eligibility for each household is $1,300.
Additional information about the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program is available online at MissouriApplianceRebate.com. Consumers must meet basic eligibility requirements to qualify for a rebate.
For a list of Major Appliance Collection Services in Missouri Communities, visit the department's website at dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/docs/appliance-collection.pdf.
In addition to the Energize Missouri appliance rebates, consumers may also find additional savings or rebates available through their local utility company. Missourians who wish to contact local utilities to explore the availability of utility-based rebates or incentives from their electric or gas utility providers can visit the department's list of providers at: dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub2396.pdf
For more information about the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program, residents or consumers may visit the Web at www.MissouriApplianceRebate.com or by calling toll-free 877-541-4848.
Garry and Kevin Seltzer visit the Capitol!
Attorneys Garry and Kevin Seltzer, brother and nephew of Rep. Schupp, visited the Capitol prior to trying a case before Missouri's Supreme Court. Their arguments prevailed. They won the case!
In-District Office Hours
Monday, October 11, 2010
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Bank Liberty
11401 Olive Blvd.
Please feel welcome to visit me or the representative from my office who is there when I am not available. Bring your questions and comments. No appointment is necessary.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
A special "thank you" to Bank Liberty for making the conference room available to us.
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