Session Ends!
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While I'm relieved the session is over - overall I am not proud of the fiscal work this legislature approved.  This is an election year - and a great opportunity to work for and elect conservative state legislators in every district who will act in the best interest of this state fiscally.  People who will not put party, ideology or self-interest before sound public policy.  

May Legislative Update
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Legislative activity continues - the ’08 Budget fix is finally agreed to and ’09 budget negotiations are progressing, albeit slowly.  The estimated $2.1 billion revenue shortfall poses a considerable challenge to balancing the state budget for next year. The process for other bills is moving at a snail’s pace but here is the latest on some of the more noteworthy bills.  As always, your feedback and comments are welcomed.

3/24/08 Legislative Update
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Some of the latest happenings at the Legislature including the Large Lot Residential Property Tax, Behavioral Health Funding Delivery Systems and Life and Women's Issues

 

1/8/08 Interim Legislative Update
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Here is a brief synopsis of what the interim months have entailed for me and what I will be working to accomplish next session.

2007 Session Update
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