Dugger: Survey Results, Prop B Update

“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.”—James Madison

PROP B

The senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 113&95. This bill passed the senate by a vote of 20 yes and 14 no. This Senate bill will now move to the house for approval. We will take it up in the Agriculture Policy Committee this week. I appreciate all the calls, emails and visits to the capitol to show your support for making changes to Prop B.

DRIVERS TEST IN ENGLISH ONLY

Even though economic development and job creation are on the top of many Missourians minds’ there are several other issues we are working in the state capitol. The Missouri House passed a measure [HB167] that would make sure anyone who received a Missouri driver's license would have to pass the driver's test in English.

Survey Results

Below are the results of the Survey that we conducted.

BUSINESS
1. Should Missouri become a right-to-work state where workers are not required to join a union if they acquire employment where a union has a contract with the employer?

Yes 71.4
No 17.6
No Opinion 7.5
Blank 3.5

EDUCATION
2. Should the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education merge?

Yes 63.1
No 27.8
No Opinion 7.1
Blank 2.0

Teacher Tenure
3. Should the tenure system continue for public school teachers?

Yes 48.2
No 44.3
No Opinion 3.9
Blank 3.5

Minimum Teacher Pay
4. Would you support a baseline salary for new teachers of approximately $30,000 if they have a college degree, regardless of inexperience or hiring district?

Yes 58.4
No 31.8
No Opinion 7.1
Blank 2.7

Tax Structure
5. Which tax structure should Missouri use?

Progressive 27.8
Flat 18.0
Consumption or Fair 33.7
None of These 4.7
No Opinion 9.0
Blank 6.7

Legalizing Medical Marijuana
6. Should Missouri allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?

Yes 25.1
No 63.5
No Opinion 7.5
Blank 3.9

ELECTIONS
7. Should Missouri require voters to show government-issued photo ID?

Yes 63.1
No 25.9
No Opinion 7.8
Blank 3.1

Early Voting
8. Should Missouri allow early voting?

Yes 46.3
No 45.5
No Opinion 5.5
Blank 2.7

Alternative Energy Sources
9. Should Missouri allow additional nuclear power plants to be built?

Yes 68.6
No 17.6
No Opinion 11.0
Blank 2.7

School Choice
10. Should Missouri permit children in failing school districts to enroll in a successful school district?

Yes 35.3
Yes, But Only With Private Funding 40.4
No 16.5
No Opinion 5.9
Blank 2.0

11. Should Missouri allow parents to send children to any public school, as long as the school district will accept them and the parents provide their own transportation?

Yes 63.1
No 31.4
No Opinion 3.9
Blank 1.6

It's an honor to represent you in Jefferson City. If my office can be of assistance, please give us a call.