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Timothy W. Jones

Majority Floor Leader, Missouri House of Representatives/Attorney, Doster Ullom, LLC
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Session 2013 – Capitol Report XVIII: The Value of Fiscal Responsibility (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

Your Missouri General Assembly has passed a fiscally responsible and balanced budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and mental health without raising taxes on Missourians.

Session 2013 - Capitol Report XVII: Protecting the Public Interest (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

As the budget deadline draws near, we are finishing the appropriations process while debating legislation to improve public infrastructure, modify unemployment eligibility, and transform Medicaid.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report XVI: Demanding Government Accountability (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

This week, your House of Representatives continued to protect taxpayers’ dollars by passing tax cuts for Missourians at all income levels and investigating misguided welfare contracts.

Session 2013 - Capitol Report XV: "Look for the Helpers" (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

After the devastating events in Boston and Texas, it is important reflect on the unity and determination that make our country strong and to try to be "the helpers" during these trying times.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report XIV: Preserving a Legacy of Freedom (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

The world recently lost a strong champion of freedom - Margaret Thatcher. The House is preserving this great legacy by protecting religious liberties, Second Amendment freedoms, and privacy rights.

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Session 2013 – Capitol Report XIII: "The free press is a pillar on which our society rests" (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

The House moved forward on many important issues this week by meeting with the Governor to discuss Medicaid reform and passing a bill to help veterans afford higher education.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report XII: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul? (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

Your House of Representatives fulfilled its most important duty by passing the budget. The Republican-led House ensured that education and the long-term health of Missouri's finances were protected.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report XI (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

As we return from Spring Break, the Missouri House is moving forward on important proposals to spur economic development, reform our energy policy, and strengthen Missouri's education system.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report X (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

Last week marked the halfway point in this legtislative session, and the House and Senate are cooperating on many important proposals. Read more to learn how we are moving Missouri forward.

Session 2013 – Capitol Report IX (in Eureka-Wildwood Patch)

This week, your House of Representatives discussed proposals to strengthen Missouri's economy, create jobs and increase transparency in government.