“My No. 1 goal for the last 16 years has been to encourage economic development across the state. I’m proud to announce, nearly every piece of legislation we passed this year helps Missouri set the framework for economic growth.”
SENATE LEADER RON RICHARD
“I’m grateful that members of the General Assembly passed many important bills this session. I’m encouraged to see that so many of our shared priorities — reforms to our foster care system, protections for our veterans, new opportunities for Missouri students, important projobs legislation, and more — are among the many accomplishments.”
GOV. ERIC GREITENS
“Unfortunately, the income tax cuts are largely weighted to benefit out-of-state corporations and their shareholders, and wealthy Missourians. The Working Families Credit — a state Earned Income Tax Credit — which had been considered, was not included. This would have ensured that hundreds of thousands of hardworking Missourian were included in the tax benefits.”
AMY BLOUIN, EXECUTIVE DIREC-
TOR OF THE MISSOURI BUDGET PROJECT
“Late last year, Missouri Farm Bureau members prioritized expanding access to high-speed broadband internet. They identified problems with potential lawsuits and a lack of coordination on the statewide level to encourage infrastructure deployment. The legislature directly addressed both of these issues in ways that could pay dividends in the coming years.”
MISSOURI FARM BUREAU
“With this work, the 2018 legislative session will go down as a turning point for our state’s economy, helping Missouri chart a new future with a better prepared workforce, modernized infrastructure and a fiercely competitive business climate.”
MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE