Dexter, Missouri – State Senator Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, Missouri spoke for just a few minutes at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet in Dexter on Saturday evening urging citizen to attend an open hearing on Monday.

The Missouri Public Service Commission in Dexter will hold an open hearing on Monday, January 26^th at the Elks Lodge located at 325 N. Two Mile Road to provide testimony on an electric rate case filed by Ameren Missouri.   Citizens will be given the opportunity to speak on the proposed 10% rate increase.

The proposed increase will cost the average Missourian $10 to $15 per month on their bill and even more for businesses and manufacturers like Tyson.

Any rate hike has to be approved by Missouri’s public service commission, and they are the ones holding the series of meetings for ratepayers throughout the state.

Please voice your opinion Monday evening at the Elks Lodge at 6:00 p.m.

Jefferson City, Missouri - Working across the aisle to focus on priorities will be a key theme of Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address tomorrow (Jan. 21).  The Governor will call for continued fiscal discipline and strategic investments in priorities that will create jobs and grow the economy, including increased funding for public education at all levels.  The Governor’s address will be a call to action to bridge boundaries, transcend partisan divides and work together to leave the state better than we found it.
 
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015
 
WHO:           Gov. Jay Nixon
 
WHAT:          Delivering the 2015 State of the State address

WHEN:          7:00 p.m.
WHERE:       Missouri House Chamber
                        State Capitol
                        Jefferson City, MO
 
The State of the State address will be streamed live at MO.gov. 

8th Congressional District - Missouri - Congressman Jason Smith issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“Tonight I hoped we would hear the president set a strategy to work with the House and Senate. Instead, we heard more of how the president wants to go at it alone – not exactly what the Founding Fathers had in mind when it came to law-making.

“I’m still hopeful that we can find common ground to move America forward. That’s why I’m pushing for tax reform to make our tax code fairer and simpler. Americans work hard for their money, so we need to work hard to protect it. Unfortunately the president doesn’t seem to recognize that we need policies that grow America’s economy – not Washington’s economy.

“Those who work hard and play by the rules deserve our support, and I’m working every day on solutions to make government more effective, efficient, and accountable. Now it’s time for the president to leave his ‘my way or the highway’ attitude behind and work with the House and Senate. Together, we can get Washington out of the way so America can prosper.”

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Mobile Office on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce.
                                                      
Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt’s staff.
 
Senator Blunt’s Columbia office also extends one-on-one service to all Missourians who have an issue with a federal agency or need additional assistance.
 
To reach the Senator’s Office of Constituent Services, please call at (573) 442-8151 or send a letter to 1001 Cherry Street, Suite 104, Columbia, Missouri 65201.
 







What:             Senator Blunt's Staff Hosts Mobile Office
 
When:            Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm CT
 
Where:           Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce
                        1111 West Pine Street
                        Poplar Bluff, MO  
 

Tila Hubrecht Takes Oath of Office to Serve as

State Representative for the 151st Legislative District

Jefferson City, Missouri - State Representative Tile Hubrecht continued her service as state representative for the 151^st District after being sworn in during a ceremony Wednesday, January 7 in the Missouri State Capitol. Hubrecht joined 161 other state representatives who were administered the oath of office during opening day proceedings in the Missouri House of Representatives.

“It was a great honor and humbling experience to stand with all my colleagues, both new and returning, and take the oath to uphold the United States and Missouri Constitutions,” said Hubrecht, R-Dexter. “I am excited about the coming session and welcome the challenges we will surely face as we work to ensure Missouri remains on the path to prosperity.”

Members gathered in the House Chamber as Secretary of State Jason Kander gaveled in the beginning of the 98^th General Assembly. Missouri Supreme Court Chief Mary R. Russell then administered the oath of office to all 161 representatives. At the conclusion of the swearing in ceremony, Secretary Kander began the nomination process for temporary Speaker of the House. The temporary speaker then began the process of election for the Speaker of the House. Judge Bryan Hettenbach of the 22^nd Judicial Circuit Court then swore in Rep. John J. Diehl, Jr., R-Town and Country, as the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.

“I am excited to work with Speaker Diehl and all the members of the House to advance policies that will limit the size of government and invest in the people of our great state,” said Hubrecht.

The 98th General Assembly is made up of 163 representatives and 34 senators. In the House, there are 33 freshmen legislators. One House seat is currently vacant.