(From Sen. Ron Richard, R-Joplin)
Senator Ron Richard, R-Joplin, was appointed today by Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter, as a member of the Appropriations Committee, which considers all legislation relating to general appropriations and public funding. The committee plays an instrumental role in crafting the state budget each year.
“I'm honored to be appointed to the Appropriations Committee, and provide a voice for southwest Missouri on the committee,” said Sen. Richard. "I look forward to working with Chairmen Schaeffer, and the other members of this important committee."
With a projected revenue shortfall of more than $400 million, Sen. Richard says creating a balanced budget this year will be one of the General Assembly’s highest, and most challenging, priorities.
“Our state faces tough fiscal decisions this year, but we will not pass a budget that relies on a tax increase,” said Sen. Richard. “Working families have to balance their budgets, and so should the state, without increasing taxes.”
In addition to the Appropriations Committee, Sen. Richard serves as the vice-chairman of the Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee, and is a member of the Transportation and the Ways & Means and Fiscal Oversight committees. He also served as the chairman of the Senate Interim Committee on Natural Disaster Recovery.
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