Roorda: Opposition to St. Louis Police Local Control, FY2011 Budget Facts, Appliance Rebate Program

Greetings!

My colleagues and I continued our work at the State Capitol this week, focusing on local control issues in the House.  As some of you may know,  I served for 17 years as a law enforcement officer.  Decisions concerning law enforcement are very important to me.  HB 1601 would have the St. Louis police chief report to a public safety director, appointed by the mayor. As it stands now, the police chief reports to a board, made up of the mayor and four citizens appointed by the governor.  I have serious concerns about the pension systems that could be affected if this bill would have passed.  I voted against this bill to protect the police officer's pensions from future decisions that could have a negative effect. The bill was defeated by the vote of 66-86. For more information or to read the St. Louis Police Officer Association March paper click here.

Many of you have also written to me about tax issues.  The "Mega Tax" bill - HJR 56, which proposes a constitutional amendment replacing the individual and corporate income tax and sales and use tax with a Mega sales tax on retail sales, was given a hearing by the House Ways and Means Committee on March 18, but has not been voted on.  The fact that this bill presently seems to be stalled in committee, is a victory for the citizens of Missouri.

The Missouri Senate is taking a closer look at the more than $650 million in tax credits our state hands out each year. These credits allow developers and businesses to retain some of their tax dollars to reinvest in their projects and facilities. For years we've hoped these credits would help create new jobs and stimulate our economy. Now, as we deal with the reality of a sluggish economy and a budget that is $500 million out of balance, it's only right that we take a closer look at these credits to determine their true value. I'm hopeful the House will follow the Senate's lead by carefully reviewing our existing tax credits.

FY 2011 Budget Facts

The House budget process has been one-sided.  Although cuts needed to be made, cutting alone will not put Missouri on a sound financial footing.
 
Over the last decade, the Republican-controlled General Assembly has steadily eroded the state's tax base by granting tax credits to the politically well connected. These tax giveaways now cost the state $600 million a year and the amount is growing.

House Democrats voted for some of these credits because they were supposed to create jobs and increase state revenue. But the promised jobs haven't materialized. It is time for the state to re-evaluate its 60-plus tax credit programs and eliminate those that aren't producing a positive rate of return for the state. House Republicans refuse to even have the debate.
 
Under the Missouri Constitution, the first item lawmakers must fund, after paying the state debt, is our public schools. In reality that is no longer the case. Because tax credits aren't part of the budget, they are taken off the top and are funded automatically - before the state pays the debt or funds public schools.
 
When he submitted his proposed budget to lawmakers in January, the governor recommended an $18 million increase for public schools for the 2010-2011 school year. The House Budget Committee chairman bumped that amount by $87 million to $105 million, despite knowing that amount wasn't sustainable.
 
House Democrats warned that it was unfair for House Republicans to make promises to local schools that they had no intention of keeping. Sure enough, House Republicans not only stripped out the $87 million added in committee but the $18 million increase suggested by the governor.
 
As the House worked its way through about $224 million in cuts - some good, some not - House Democrats made sure that lawmakers shared in the pain, much to the dismay of House Republicans, by offering an amendment to cut $500,000 from the House's administrative budget. With nearly all state services being scaled back - many significantly - it is only fair for the House to also make sacrifices. NOTE: When looking at the overall $23 billion state budget, a $500,000 cut may seem insignificant. However, one must keep in mind that the House administrative budget is $11.3 million, meaning the cut comes to about 4.4 percent.
 
House Republicans complain that House Democrats haven't cooperated in the budget process. However, their idea of cooperation is for Democrats to do whatever Republicans want.
 
House Democrats have offered numerous ideas for a balanced approach to creating long-term financial stability for Missouri and mitigate the need to eliminate or reduce vital state services. House Republicans have ignored those suggestions.

Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program begins April 19

Department announces new Web site and toll-free line

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 31, 2010 - Is that old water heater taking money out of your pocket? Is the air conditioning unit that strains and struggles to keep up during the summer heat taking all the dollars out of your vacation fund?

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a solution: Swap out that old, energy-eating appliance for a new, energy-efficient appliance. Starting April 19, the state has $5.6 million for Missouri residents who want to reduce their energy bills.

Additional information about the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program is now available online at MissouriApplianceRebate.com and through a toll-free consumer information line at 877-541-4848. The consumer information line will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m Monday through Friday.

The Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program will launch April 19. It is designed to maximize rebate eligibility and features a reservation system that will allow residents to reserve rebates in three different ways:

Through a participating local retailer or installation contractor at the point of purchase, beginning April 19.  Online via the program's Web site, beginning April 21.   Via the toll-free phone number, beginning April 21.

The program will roll out in two phases. Phase one begins April 19, when rebate reservations will be available only through local appliance retailers and installation contractors that have signed up to participate in the program. Participating retailers and installation contractors will be able to reserve rebates when qualified residents purchase a qualified appliance. Upon completion of the sales transaction, retailers and contractors will provide purchasers with a rebate application form that contains a unique reservation number. Missouri residents will be able to claim their rebate funds by mailing this form in along with their proof of purchase and recycling.

A limited amount of rebates will be set aside for the second phase of the program which starts April 21 and runs until all rebate funds have been exhausted. During phase two, residents will be able to reserve rebates online or via a toll-free phone number in addition to reserving through retailers and installation contractors. Residents will be able to reserve their rebate either before or after they purchase their qualifying appliance. They will be provided with a reservation form that contains a unique reservation number and will be able to claim their rebate by mailing this form in along with their proof of purchase and recycling.
 
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Consumers will qualify for a rebate when they meet all of the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of Missouri, 18 years of age or older.
• Must own the property where the appliances will be install, with the exception of clothes washers. Renters are eligible for clothes washer rebates.
• Limited to one appliance per appliance category per address up to a total rebate of $575.
• Purchased appliance must be ENERGY STAR® rated and qualified.
• Must reserve the rebate and mail it along with all required support documentation within 60 days of making the reservation.

Appliances must be purchased after the April 19 commencement of the program. Appliances purchased prior to the start of the program will not be eligible. New appliances must be a replacement for a comparable item and the old appliance must be recycled. Rebates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until all rebates funding is depleted.  

Appliance retailers and installation contractors who wish to participate in the rebate program and assist customers with the reservation of rebates must register with the program. Those interested in registering can do so online at http://retail.missouriappliancerebate.com/ or by calling 877-233-1682.

The April 19 launch is scheduled to begin in conjunction with the "Show Me Green" ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from April 19-25.
To learn more about the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate Program, please visit MissouriApplianceRebate.com.

U.S. Census Bureau Unveils Web site Detailing Participation Rates

Missouri among Top States to Return Census Forms

Jefferson City, Mo. - - The U.S. Census Bureau has launched a Web site that tracks participation rates in the 2010 Census by state, county and city. As of March 24, 2010, Missouri's response rate of 31 percent exceeded the national rate of 20 percent. The site also compares 2010's response with 2000 data. The Take Ten map updates data Monday through Friday and can be found at http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/.
 
"We are pleased to see these early indications of participation in the census," says Office of Administration Commissioner Kelvin L. Simmons, chairman of the Missouri Statewide Complete Count Committee. "Our committee has been working hard for the past year to educate residents about the census and to encourage them to look for the form, fill it out and mail it back. It looks like our efforts are paying off."

However Simmons warns residents to not get complacent. "There are some counties that are below the national rate. We will continue with our marketing efforts to encourage those residents to fill it out and mail it back. Census data is used in a variety of ways to determine how federal funds are distributed. We need to count every Missourian to ensure that our state receives funding for roads, jobs, teachers and healthcare."

Additionally, the latest research indicates that Missouri could retain or lose a seat in Congress by counting or missing less than one percent of the population. 
 
The Census Bureau estimates that if 100% of households mail back their forms, taxpayers would save $1.5 billion dollars that would be used on follow up, which includes having enumerators visit homes to gather census data.

DNR Announces 2009 Boost in Visitors to Mastodon State Historic Site, 6 Percent Growth in Visitors to State Parks Last Year

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., MARCH 29, 2010 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today that Mastodon State Historic Site in Imperial saw a 36 percent increase in visitors in 2009.  The announcement follows an earlier announcement by Gov. Jay Nixon that Missouri's system of state parks saw an overall increase in visitors of 6 percent last year.

"Mastodon State Historic Site is just one of the many gems to be found in Missouri's state park system," Gov. Jay Nixon said.  "With the opportunities for inexpensive recreation and family activity that Mastodon State Historic Site provides for folks in the St. Louis area and beyond, it's no wonder that people flocked to the site last year in growing numbers."

The Division of State Parks reports that 463,250 visits were made to Mastodon State Historic Site in 2009. The previous year, the division recorded 340,183 visits to Mastodon State Historic Site.  The 36 percent increase in visitors over the previous year at this park is reflective of a larger trend that shows the number of visitors to Missouri state parks on the upswing for the first time in a decade.

Mastodon State Historic Site contains an important archaeological and paleontological site -- the Kimmswick Bone Bed, where scientists found the first solid evidence of the co-existence of humans and the American mastodons in eastern North America. The site's museum displays ancient artifacts, fossils and a mastodon skeleton replica. The area also includes hiking trails and picnic sites.

On Friday, Gov. Jay Nixon noted in his remarks at the initial meeting of the Children in Nature Challenge initiative, which he created via Executive Order 10-18 on Feb. 26, that total attendance at Missouri state parks in 2009 had risen to more than 15,890,785 visitors.  This is an increase of nearly one million visitors from the 2008 attendance figure of 14,937,471.

Gov. Nixon has implemented several initiatives encouraging awareness and use of Missouri's tremendous system of State Parks and Historic Sites.  In addition to the Children in Nature initiative, Gov. Nixon has created the State Parks Youth Corps, which will put one thousand young Missourians to work this summer on projects beautifying and maintaining state parks and historic sites.  He has also worked with the Missouri Division of Tourism to encourage people from Missouri and neighboring states to vacation at or near state parks.

Mastodon State Historic Site is located on 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive in Imperial. People requiring special services or accommodations can call the site at 636-464-2976 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information about state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at mostateparks.com.

If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact my office.  I enjoy serving my constituents as "their" voice in the Missouri State Capitol.

Roorda: Summary of Thursday's Incident with Rep. Tim Jones, Mega Tax Bill, Cord Blood Collection

On the campaign trail, President Harry Truman would encounter voices from the crowd shouting, "Give 'em hell, Harry." The president would respond, "I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth about them and they think it's hell." This was proved to be true during a speech given by Representative Jeff Roorda (D-Barnhart) in the Chamber of the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday.

While debating the budget, House Democrats called on republicans to consider reforming corporate tax giveaways, the answer from House Republicans was a loud and resounding "NO!"
The heated debate finally boiled over when Rep. Roorda, the Minority Whip, accused House Republicans of using the budget process to punish Governor Nixon and his administration by drastically reducing the salaries of cabinet-level officials appointed by the Governor. "All we saw this week was phony baloney amendments to take this director's salary away or that director's salary away. Grandstanding that we know is not going to be there at the end," said Roorda

In an angry outburst, Representative Tim Jones (R-Eureka) interrupted Roorda's speech, loudly shouting accusations that the Minority Whip had intentionally skipped out on crucial votes during the previous day's session. Roorda, who had been absent to attend the funeral of a long-time friend and brother of a Nixon-administration official, riled at Jones's accusations that he had "walked" on key votes.

"If you've got something to say, then you stand up and say it" said Roorda to Jones before House Speaker Ron Richard (R-Joplin) cut off Roorda's microphone. Roorda turned and began walking toward Jones, who lunged forward but was quickly restrained by several House Republicans and staff members. Jones's tantrum was quickly ended as he was physically escorted out of the chamber by Republicans colleagues, all the while screaming "You're a liar, you're a liar, you're a liar!" at Roorda.

The fracas shut down house debate for several minutes as Speaker Richard and Minority Leader Paul LeVota (D-Independence), had a sidebar at the dais. Following the discussion, Richard admonished the members and reminded them that outburst would not be tolerated, and budget debate resumed shortly thereafter.

Audio of debate (12 minutes) Here's what things sounded like to the folks at home. The first voice you hear is Rep. Jeff Roorda (D- Barnhart). Rep. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) can be heard yelling in the background at around the 3:15 mark.

Video of debate

HOUSE ELIMINATES EDUCATION INCREASE FROM BUDGET

The Missouri House of Representatives on March 23 voted 80-68 to strip a $105 million funding increase for public schools from the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. The action came on a near-party-line vote with most Republicans in favor of eliminating the funding and most Democrats opposed.

When he proposed his FY 2011 budget in January, Gov. Jay Nixon requested an $18 million increase in the formula for distributing state aid to local schools. Although a boost from current funding, the governor's recommendation was $87 million short of what is deemed full funding of the formula for next year. In a surprise move, House Budget Committee Chairman Allen Icet, R-Wildwood, included the full $105 million when he brought the education appropriations bill before the committee despite not offsetting the increase with reductions elsewhere. The removal of the additional $105 million by the House would keep formula spending at current levels.

The House voted to send to the Senate the 13 appropriations bills that make up the $23.6 billion FY 2011 state budget on March 24. Because the FY 2011 revenue estimate recently was revised downward, lawmakers cut $224 million from the governor's proposal to help put budget in balance. Although the House budget includes $300 million in federal funds the state expects to receive, Nixon wants to hold that money in reserve for FY 2012, which budget officials anticipate will be even more difficult.

To read the full story click click here.

Mega Tax Bill

The "Mega Tax" bill (HJR-56) was heard in the Committee on Ways and Means on March 18th. However, an executive session has not been held. This legislation would shift taxes eliminating corporate and income taxes while greatly expanding state sales tax to make up the difference. Expanding sales tax, however, creates an undue burden on Missouri's lower and middle income families. Instead of making Missouri tax structure less fair, we should be working to create a tax system that fairly distributes the tax burden across the state. Moving forward I will continue to oppose this legislation and work to represent a fair solution to Missouri's budget problems.

Cord Blood Collection

The last two years I have sponsored legislation to establish cord blood collection sites across Missouri for the transportation of cord blood to the Saint Louis Cord Blood Bank. This year the bill is House Bill 1370. Saint Louis Cord Blood Bank provides new mothers with an opportunity to save lives by donating the blood left over from the umbilical cord and placenta after her baby is born. Cord blood is a rich source of adult stems cells that are a valuable resource in treating a wide array of conditions. These cells are not at all controversial and if they are not donated they are simply thrown away as medical waste. Today thousands of people are alive because of the generous donation of cord blood by new mothers. The Saint Louis Cord Blood Bank collects cord blood donations at SSM St. Clare Health Center, St. Anthony's Medical Center and Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Jay Nixon proposes cutting state's tax credit program by half

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By Virginia Young
POST-DISPATCH JEFFERSON CITY BUREAU

Gov. Jay Nixon has unveiled a sweeping plan that would slash by half the state's $650 million in tax credits, repeal laws that make the credits flow automatically and give state officials broad authority to decide who gets them.

The administration said on Tuesday that the changes were needed so the state could control costs, adapt to changing economic times and target projects with the most payback for the public.

St. Louis boosters immediately condemned the proposal, which they said would destroy valuable economic development tools. The largest tax credit program pumps $186 million a year into preservation of historic buildings. It would be cut to less than $78 million under Nixon's plan.

Jeff Mansell, director of the Landmarks Association of St. Louis, called Nixon's proposal "a devastating blow" to a program that has revived many older parts of St. Louis. He said the historic credit had been "a major driving economic tool in creating jobs."



But with state revenue plummeting, momentum seems to be building in the Legislature to rein in tax credits. Nixon's plan drew praise from a bipartisan working group of senators.

"It's absolutely moving us in the right direction," said Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah. "For the first time we've shifted this from, 'What is the greatest benefit to the developer?' to 'What is the greatest benefit to the taxpayer?'"

When the state issues a tax credit, the treasury agrees to forego that amount of money. The recipient gets a voucher, which can be used to reduce income taxes or various business taxes. In most cases, the credits also can be sold for cash to a bank or investor.

The state has 61 tax credit programs benefitting scores of projects. For example, they fund the cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites, entice high-tech businesses to locate in low-income areas, help livestock breeders expand their herds and pay the bills at domestic violence shelters.

Nixon's proposal, coming with only about eight weeks left in the legislative session, took tax credit supporters by surprise. It was introduced by his economic development director, David Kerr, who explained it to four senators surrounded by lobbyists and staffers, all scrunched into a senator's Capitol office. The senators formed one of eight working groups reviewing budget-cutting ideas submitted by the public.

Kerr said that rather than just putting caps on tax credit programs, the administration wanted to "reform the whole thing from scratch." Under the plan, the state would set a "global cap" of $314 million in tax credits that could be authorized next year. The number is pegged to 70 percent of the credits claimed last year.

Tax credits would be reorganized into six broad categories, such as business development and community assistance. The only programs exempt from the cap would be the circuit breaker and homestead programs, which help elderly and disabled homeowners pay property taxes.

Each category would get a certain percentage of the tax credits allowed under the cap. For example, the biggest share - 30 percent - would go to business development, which would include the state's Quality Jobs program. The next largest share - 20 percent - would be reserved for a new category of "at-large" projects, which could cover unforeseen situations. Economic development officials would oversee the credits. There would be no more "entitlements" - credits guaranteed by law.

While legislators sounded open-minded, some questioned giving so much power over tax breaks to the executive branch.

"That's a shakedown waiting to happen," said House Majority Leader Steve Tilley, R-Perryville. "There's no way that idea's going to make it."

Kerr said that the department would provide annual reports showing the return on the state's investment and that legislators could "take action" if they were unhappy with the results.

Legislators noted that although the proposal would produce long-term savings, it wouldn't do much to help close next year's $500 million budget gap. That's because the state has a huge tax credit liability - more than $2 billion in credits already issued but not yet redeemed.

Time is short to pass a major change, which would need approval in both the House and Senate before the session adjourns May 14. But the state faces unprecedented budget problems that threaten popular programs such as home-delivered meals and K-12 education.

"How can you make those kinds of decisions and not touch the low-income housing tax credit?" asked Sen. Tom Dempsey, R-St. Peters.

Critics have argued for years that groups receiving tax credits end up with privileged status because they don't need to fight each year for scarce state appropriations. As the House began dealing Tuesday evening with what one legislator called "shocking" cuts to balance next year's budget, some said tax credit recipients must share the pain.

Most tax credit programs were established in the early 1990s, when the state was flush. Now, with revenue plummeting, "we do not have the luxury of that extra money," said Rep. Sara Lampe, D-Springfield.

Roorda: The "Fair Tax" Fraud, Control of St. Louis PD, Energize Misssouri

Just like halftime in a good ballgame, the halfway mark of the legislative session gives members of the General Assembly a chance to catch their collective breath and look back at what's been accomplished. However, the critical issues facing this great state still await.

As February came to a close it seemed an appropriate time to take stock of what has been done in session so far this year. As of March 1^st there have been 1,095 House Bills filled this year. Of those bills, 393 have been referred to committee. Fifty-Seven (57) House Bills have been reported "Do Pass" out of committee.  A mere, 10 bills have been approved by House and sent to the Senate for consideration.

By far the largest issue looming in the final weeks of the session will be the state budget.  What was already expected to be a difficult budget worsened earlier this week with the news that the revenue estimate agreed upon by the Republican budget chairmen of the House and Senate and the Governor for the coming fiscal year was too optimistic.

As a result, difficult decisions will need to be made as lawmakers set spending priorities within the tighter financial parameters.  After putting the budget process on hold for a week, the House Budget Committee chairman on Wednesday submitted a substitute spending plan that includes $300 million he had previously maintained won't be available.

"The constitutional duty to write the budget rest with the General Assembly, and right now it is unclear exactly how much money is available", said Assistant House Minority Leader, JC Kuessner.  "Until the revenue picture becomes clearer, the state must be extremely cautious about making promises that it may not be able to keep."

In addition to crafting a responsible budget, during the second half of the session House Democrats will focus on two issues that both parties indentified as priorities at the beginning of the year but that have not yet been debated on the House floor - job creation and meaningful ethics reform, including restoring the state's campaign contribution limits.

"The economic health of this state depends on putting Missourians back to work," LeVota said.  "The health of state government depends on making it more accountable by holding elected officials to higher ethical standards and reducing the influence of special interest money in elections and in government."

To view the video of the Democrat Press Conference click below:
Democrat Press Conference ~ Part 1
Democrat Press Conference ~ Part 2

Sincerely,

Jeff Roorda
Minority Whip
State Representatives

The "Fair Tax" Fraud

As a Democratic Representative, my number one priority has always been protecting working families. In evaluating SJR-29 and HJR-56, policymakers should have a clear understanding of how broad the tax base could actually be under such a plan, what the tax rate would actually have to be in order to make the plan revenue-neutral overall, and how the plan overall would affect Missourians at different income levels.  The main findings are that the revenue-neutral tax state sales tax rate under SJR 29 would likely have to be over 11 percent, more than twice as high as the bill's language specifies, and that this plan would result in a tax increase for most low- and middle-income Missourians while cutting Missouri taxes for the very best-off taxpayers.  But more importantly, it will expand the sales tax beyond the retail goods that we currently pay sales tax on to the services that we do not.  That would include private school tuition, accounting services, medical treatment, attorney services and even haircuts.  If any of those services were to be exempted out, it would increase the proposed sales tax rate even higher.

The crushing burden that this would place on Missouri consumers would cripple our economy.  The proponents call this the "Fair Tax."  There is nothing at all fair about this tax.  It is a "flat tax" and it is flat wrong.

This legislation was proposed by Republican State Representative Ed Emery and Republican State Senator Chuck Purgason.  This legislation is a Republican priority and only two Democrats in the entire legislature have put their support behind the proposal.  You can find a list of the sponsors and co-sponsors of the Resolutions by visiting these links:  NO "Fair Tax" HJR-56 Legislation and NO "Fair Tax" SJR-26 Legislation

I suggest that you write those lawmakers and express your dissatisfaction over these proposals.  As your representative and as the House Democratic Whip, you can count on me to fight with all my might against this awful, awful proposal.  This is war on the middle class and I am ready for battle.

The Battle for Control

On Monday March 1, the Urban Issues committee voted to move a bill regarding control of the St. Louis City police force out of committee with a vote of 5-3. The bill, however, was hotly contested by Republicans and Democrats alike. The legislation would change who the St. Louis chief of police reports to. Currently, the chief of police reports to a board made up of the mayor of St. Louis and four gubernatorial appointees. However, if enacted the legislation would shift control of the St. Louis police force to a public safety director appointed by the mayor. Representative Roorda opposed the bill saying, "the bill leaves too many unknowns for the police officers and leaves them at the mercy of city hall." Giving control of the police force to St. Louis city's government could create a situation where the police have to act according to the whims of the local government, instead of carrying out their jobs effectively.

To read the entire story click here.

Jamie McMurray Day

Thursday, February 25th NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray was at the Capital to speak with Legislators and receive congratulations for his recent Daytona 500 victory. McMurray was born in Joplin Missouri, and came back to his native Missouri to celebrate his February 14^th Dayton triumph. I had the pleasure of visiting with the decorated driver and received some valuable tips from the decorated driver. McMurray led the race for only two laps, the least ever in Dayton history and beat out Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the win.

Energize Missouri

I wanted to make you aware of the Energize Missouri Housing Initiative, a program offered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of the program is to boost energy savings and cutting utility costs for Missouri low-income families. The Department of Natural Resources has allocated 25.6 million dollars of funding for the program. To receive funding an application must be submitted to the Department by March 31, 2010. Eligible applicants include community action agencies as well as other public or not for profit groups. A pre-bid informational meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on March 9 at the Lewis & Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City. A primary component of every proposal must be the delivery of energy-efficiency improvements and services to clients. Application forms and full program details may be found on the department website at: DNR - Energize Missouri