Long Nixon DOR Scandal, Liquor Wars and Tax Credits
This is the last week of the 2013 session. It is a very dangerous time of year when bills die or make it to the Governor’s desk. There is an old saying “No bill is dead until 6:00 p.m. the last day of session.” Today’s action alert will contain a few bills that should pass and a few bills that should die. You will be given the opportunity to respond on all or some of them. Let’s...
Read MoreThe More They Dig – the Deeper the Hole
Governor Nixon and members of his administration continue to dig a deeper hole. As the old saying goes, they should put down the shovel! For weeks, the Nixon administration has denied anything untoward was going on regarding the collection, retention and sharing of our personal data. We now know that was factually incorrect! Hearings by the Senate Appropriations Committee have revealed a string...
Read MoreRand Paul on Trading Liberty for Security
Senator Rand Paul was kind enough to give us some of his time while he was in Missouri to discuss the long Nixon DOR scandal. Thank you Senator Paul! Go to www.WrongWayJay.com and let the Governor know you demand better from the top elected official of the state! #2013wrongwayjay
Read MoreThe Liquor Wars
When there is a war between players of one of our states industries should the legislature pass a law that creates in statute, huge monopolies? The question remains should government be picking winners and losers? On the surface this battle may just appear to be a fight between our states wholesalers and distributors in the liquor business. Two of the three players in our three tier system are...
Read MoreThe Long Nixon Scandal Continues
Governor Nixon continues to try to persuade the media to move on to something else besides his DOR scandal. He gets increasingly frustrated that he can’t waive his magic wand and make the magical database scandal go away! The solution is actually pretty simple Governor – take responsibility for your administration’s actions! Tell the truth; stop the scanning, retention and...
Read MoreChicken Little Attacks Missouri Tax Reform
In the fable Chicken Little (Henny Penny) the central phrase is - The sky is falling! This can easily and accurately be applied to the supporters of big government spending opposing tax reform in Missouri who are unreasonably afraid and disturbingly incite an unreasonable fear in those around them about tax reform. Sadly there are many Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky, Drakey Lakey, Goosey...
Read MoreGovernor Nixon Continues to Mislead Public on DOR Scandal
Governor Nixon has been struggling with trying to get people to forget all about the fact their personal data is being scanned, retained and shared with others. Missourians are not willing to accpet the ever changing stories given to them by the Governor and his administration because they know the truth is yet to be found. United for Missouri has documented many of the various story lines the...
Read MoreNixon’s Kerfuffle
Governor Nixon has been getting very testy lately when asked about his administration’s latest scandal dealing with scanning and sharing our personal data. Yesterday he deemed it a “kerfuffle”. The Governor is losing his touch and support of independents and even republicans who thought he was a middle of the road kind of guy. They are finding out they are the ones in the...
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: ATF and SSA Joint Project
Data just became available that shows it wasn’t just the Social Security Administration (SSA) who requested the data file of all CCW holders in Missouri but it was a joint project with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms! Click here to see the documents. Go to www.WrongWayJay.com and let Governor Nixon know this is...
Read MoreNixon Administration Modus Operandi – Duck, Deny and Deceive
The Nixon administration modus operandi (M.O.) is just that – duck, deny and deceive. Once the scandal gets so far out of control someone has to go and it won’t be the Governor. It’s what happened in the Department of Natural Resources e coli scandal. It happened again in the MAMTEK scandal. It probably would have happened in the plane gate but then the DOR scandal broke....
Read MoreResponse to Senate Subpoena on DOR Scandal
The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) delivered 16 boxes of unsorted, uncategorized and unsummarized data in response to a Senate Subpoena. They have told Senate leaders that there are 34 more boxes that are available. Rather than just produce documents that clearly answer questions, the Nixon administration has chosen to play games about what is or isn’t being done with our personal...
Read MoreDenial Tour in Full Force in DOR Scandal
Governor Nixon continues to deny that the Department of Revenue (DOR) scandal concerning the collection and sharing of personal data is a genuine concern to Missourians. He stated yesterday that the department says they aren’t doing it therefore it isn’t happening. Unfortunately, the department’s statements contradict themselves. In questioning before the Senate Appropriations...
Read MoreSay No to Obamacare and Yes to Reform
United for Missouri and our members are grateful to the general assembly for standing with the people of Missouri by saying NO to Obamacare. Sadly, last Wednesday on the senate floor I witnessed a missed opportunity to bring more transparency to the healthcare system. The republican majorities have been very consistent in their opposition not to expand Medicaid or establish a state exchange....
Read MoreAudit the Rogue Department of Revenue
The disturbing information coming from Jefferson City regarding the actions of the Nixon Administration’s Department of Revenue continues to grow. It’s time Governor Nixon stepped up and took responsibility for his adminstration’s activities. A full and comprehensive independent audit is required. Go to www.WrongWayJay.com and read more about the issue and take action...
Read MoreMediciad Expansion – Senate Set to Defeat Proposal with Your Help
The legislative Spring Break begins upon adjournment this Thursday. It’s been a busy session so far. One of the biggest issues has been the Obamacare Medicaid expansion proposals. United for Missouri members have sent in almost 10,000 emails in opposition to this unwarranted, fiscally irresponsible expansion of a broken system and it’s had an impact! The House has had two votes...
Read MoreTax Reform – Governor Takes Page from Obama Playbook
Last week the Senate perfected the most comphrehensive tax reform package since the state began its current income tax collection system. Unlike the last major change, a tax increase by Governor Warren Hearnes that overturned a vote of the people not to raise taxes, this package reduces taxes across the board for all! Governor Nixon who continues to follw his modus operandi of being AWOL when...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – NO! Reform – YES!
It’s been a busy couple of days in the state capitol. Two primary issues getting attention are tax reform and the Obamacare Medicaid Expansion. Tax reform is anticipated to see a lot of action on the Senate floor this week and we will be writing about it later. The Obamacare Medicaid expansion will see no action on the floor! Besides the bills addressed in Medicaid Expansion –...
Read MoreGood Tax Policy Makes for Good Economic Development
Jim Lembke writes today about some current events in the Missouri Senate regarding tax credits and reform. Over the past four years the debate over tax policy in the general assembly has been like climbing mount Everest. At the end of the day, both sides desire has been to put forth policies that create jobs and grow our states economy. Easier said than done. This important debate has earned the...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – Your Voices Heard!
Yesterday the Missouri House Government Oversight and Accountability Committee correctly rejected House Bill 627 which would have implemented the Obamacare Medicaid expansion by a vote of 5-2. Your over 8,000 emails made a difference! The hearing was conducted yesterday. For over an hour and a half, those who wanted more government spending which adds to the national debt gave their testimony...
Read MoreYour Chance to Stop Medicaid Expansion – Hearing Monday 2/25/2013 – Email Now!
The House Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight will be hearing HB627, the Medicaid expansion bill on Monday at Noon in Hearing Room 7. The committee will likely vote down the bill as they should. With over 8000 emails sent so far and two resounding NO votes – Missourians are against Obamacare and its elements including Medicaid expansion! If you haven’t already weighed...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – Politics, Policy and Principle
Governor Nixon and other big government spending supporters of expanding Medicaid are using the fact that some Republican Governors have flip-flopped on Medicaid expansion as a reason the Missouri legislature should do so as well. Govenor Nixon was even quoted as saying that these governors didn’t do it for political reasons. Actually, that is the only explanation for flip-flopping on...
Read MoreYOUR URGENT ACTION REQUIRED – Stop the Medicaid Expansion!
Big Government Spenders and Special Interests Ratcheting Up Pressure on Legislators CLICK HERE to let your elected officials know you oppose the proposed Obamacare Medicaid expansion supported by Governor Nixon and big government spending special interests! I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending,...
Read MoreGovernment Trying to Pick Winners and Losers – Again
The government track record of picking winners and loser is abysmal. You would think that after so many failures they would get the idea that it’s not working. If you are thinking that, you would be wrong! The House Economic Development Committee heard three bills (HB191, HB182 and HB423) that would expand and create new targeted tax credit programs. Committee members listened to testimony...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – Missouri Viewpoints
Mike Ferguson, host of Missouri Viewpoints, was kind enough to invite me to participate in the Medicaid expansion discussion. The proponents are first in this video. Their “facts” don’t stand up to scrutiny nor are they supported by reliable evidence. If you have missed them, be sure to read our blogs Medicaid Expansion – Wrong Answer, Part I Medicaid Expansion – Wrong...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – Wrong Answer, Part II
I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.- James Madison In Medicaid Expansion – Wrong Answer, Part I, I discussed the four main “selling” points for expanding Medicaid. They are: The federal government will be funding it for...
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion – Wrong Answer, Part I
The debate on whether the General Assembly should expand Medicaid is heating up. The Governor and supporters of big government spending are crisscrossing the state trying to make the case for expansion. Unfortunatley, most of what I hear them saying isn’t accurate. The old adage “if sounds too good to be true it probably is” aptly applies here. The “selling”...
Read MoreEmployee Freedom Making It’s Way in the House
Missouri is in the doldrums regarding economic performance. Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ranked 48th in the last decade with only Michigan and Ohio behind us. They are doing everything they can to pass us up! Opponents of necessary reforms such as tax reform and employee freedom point out that Missouri ranks very low on most measures of taxation. They claim for example that if taxes...
Read MoreTax Reform Discussion Gets Serious in Missouri!
Regular readers of our blog will know that United for Missouri’s Future (UFMF) and United for Missouri (UFM) have been consistent supporters of tax reform in Missouri since their inception. As a legislator I favored tax and spending reform. Every organization that I have been fortunate to lead since leaving the legislature from AFPMO to UFMF and UFM has had as a part of our mission...
Read MoreGuest Op-Ed: MO Money Not the Answer!
The folks at the Show-Me Institute do great work in exposing fallacies of the liberal left. Today we have a guest op-ed from James V. Shuls regarding the fact that more money for education not the answer. This isn’t really a new discovery and was fully exposed when the educrats lost their lawsuit on education funding a few years ago. James does a great job in highlight this...
Read MoreAn Oath To Uphold The Constitution
United for Missouri’s Future and United for Missouri are proud to announce that Senator Jim Lembke has become a part of our organizations! Jim will continue to speak out and work for constitutional principles. Here is Jim’s first blog post for our organizations. ===================================================================================== On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, our...
Read MoreStop the Unwarranted Blighting of Callaway County!
Picture from Callaway County Property Rights Meeting 1/7/2013 (Thanks Mark Flakne) (click for larger/full view) Callaway County Commission considers assault on property rights. CLICK HERE to let your County Commissioners know you oppose the establishment of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) in Callaway County! The Callaway County Commission has been preparing to establish a large Enhanced...
Read MoreFiscal Cliff Debacle: Failure of Leadership and Representation
The deed is done. The vote has been taken. Republicans and Democrats alike have voted to increase taxes AND spending. Those voting for the version of HR8 that passed betrayed America and the middle class it was supposedly to protect. The bill that was passed is the biggest tax increase in 20 years. Some might say that would be OK because they got spending cuts in return. Hah! In return for...
Read MoreURGENT: Senate Should Act on H.R. 8!
The news of the fiscal cliff is reaching a crescendo. Treasury Secretary Geithner says the debt ceiling will be reached by December 31st and with no agreement in place to address the fiscal cliff it will be difficult to make ends meet. The President has apparently even decided he can forgo a few more days in Hawaii body surfing and all to come back to Washington to see if he can help Congress...
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“NO” is Sometimes the Right Answer!
The fiscal cliff looms with dire predictions of economic turmoil if we go over it. The problem is that the economic havoc that will be wreaked with tax increases, spending cuts that aren’t cuts but merely promises to reduce growth in spending and an increased debt ceiling will be far greater in the future. And to make your Christmas season even brighter, it’s even worse than the...
Read MoreLimited Government Demands No State Health Care Exchange!
The 97th Session of the Missouri General Assembly begins at noon on January 9, 2013. A number of important pieces of legislation will be considered. Many nonsensical pieces will be introduced and hopefully not entertained. While many very important issues such as tax reform, tax credit reform, medical malpractice, right to work and others have already been mentioned prior to the beginning of...
Read MoreThis is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Last week Governor Nixon did a dog and pony show announcing his support of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion for Missouri. He plans to put it in his budget when he presents the State of the State next month. Republicans have been very solid in their resistance to the proposal. They are correct in their position! History shows that these government “freebies” are anything but free. ...
Read MoreBig Government Spenders Alert!
When I wrote Healthcare Battle Continues on Monday, little did I know the assault on our collective pocket books would begin the same week! Governor Nixon and his co-conspirators in expanding government and government spending will be out and about this week spreading word about job creation by government through more government spending. We know that has worked so well in the past! They will be...
Read MoreHealthcare Battle Continues
Supporters of big government spending and trampling of state’s rights want us to believe that the healthcare battle is over with the re-election of the President. Boy are they in for a shock! The reality is that most of those supporters know that the battle is far from over. They are merely trying to convince those not paying too close attention that it is. For those of us who are paying...
Read MoreGood Advice to Our Elected Officials at All Levels!
Good stuff from the folks over at CainTV. I hope all my legislative friends – and those who may not think they are my legislative friends – watch this video. It will make you a better legislator!! Politics: An excellent campaign post-mortem from Bill Whittle Published by: Robert Laurie on Friday November 23rd, 2012 By ROBERT LAURIE – Wouldn’t it be nice to have a real...
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Kansas – Really?
Some of you may recall the playground game for choosing sides for baseball games. One of the players grabs the bat at the bottom, then a player from the other side grabs the bat above the first player’s hand and so on until they reach the top of the bat. The one left holding the bat is said to have the ‘upper hand’ and gets to go first choosing players for their team. That game...
Read MoreMissouri DOES NOT Need MORE Taxes!
The Associated Press wrote a story regarding the failure of tax increases to be approved over the last couple of decades. You can read a version of the story here. As the next legislative session prepares to start, you will be hearing a lot from those who don’t think the state spends enough on _________ (fill in the blank) and that the state should expand Medicaid because it’s “free”. ...
Read MoreThank You to All Veterans!
Today we celebrate the service and sacrifice of all who have worn a uniform protecting the United States. Growing up I had set several goals one of which included being a member of the United States Air Force. My goal was realized and I was honored to serve our country for six years. When looking back over my life there may be many changes I would make if given the opportunity to do it all...
Read MoreThe Day After the No Mandate Election
It’s all said and done for this election except the Monday morning quarterbacking. I’ll post a blog about the outcome of the issues later today. All-in-all the outcome on them was right on target. As I’ve been reading various thoughts on the outcome of the Presidential race, many are very angry and bitter. I understand that. While President Obama failed to capture a mandate...
Read MoreBallot Issues for November 6th
Tuesday is the long awaited day. Lots of time, sweat, tears and dollars all come to bear as most voting Americans go to the polls to determine the course of our country and state. United for Missouri does not endorse candidates but the choices nationally and statewide are clear. United for Missouri does endorse issues. We have already provided detailed information on all the issues and you can...
Read MoreThe Four P’s of Proposition A
Proposition A – returning local control of the St Louis City Police Department to the citizens of St Louis 150 years after the civil war has ended will be on your ballot on Tuesday. Principle and facts support a YES vote on Prop A. The opponents of Proposition A which are primarily located in the greater St Louis region, have used all sort of emotional but unsupported reasons to get people...
Read MoreVote NO on ALL St Charles County Charter Amendments!
Tuesday’s elections will not only involve voting for candidates but also on various issues at the state and local levels. I’ve written about the state issues on the ballot and you can find those here. Today, I recommend a NO vote on ALL St Charles County Charter Amendments! Here’s why. On Tuesday, St Charles County voters will see six (6) questions on the ballot seeking to...
Read MoreProposition A – A View from Out-state Missouri, they get it!
Grassroots across the state understand that Proposition A is a fundamental conservative principle and are coming out in support of it in large numbers. Here is an example of one out-state legislator’s review of Proposition A. Senator Bill Stouffer ran in the primary for Secretary of State and serves the counties of Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Macon, Ray, Saline, and a part...
Read MoreBallot Issues – Proposition E
We have been doing a series focusing on the four statewide ballot issues that all voters will see on November 6, 2012. Today we cover the last of the four – Proposition E Healthcare Exchange. The debacle known as the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare brought about many bad things. The Obamacare war is far from over. States, including Missouri are fighting back against this federal...
Read MoreBallot Issues – Proposition B
We have been doing a series focusing on the four statewide ballot issues that all voters will see on November 6, 2012. We have written extensively on Proposition A which returns local control of the St Louis City Police Department to the citizens of St Louis City because in the St Louis area particularly there has been a lot of misinformation about the proposition. Today we cover what I believe...
Read MoreBallot Issues for November 6, 2012 – Amend 3
We have been doing a series focusing on Proposition A which returns local control of the St Louis City Police Department to the citizens of St Louis City. The focus is necessary to counter misinformation about the proposition. We will come back and do a wrap on it soon. Today we will begin a series about the other issues on the ballot. A number of ballot issues will be presented to voters when...
Read MoreProposition A: Smaller Government & Pensions Protected
We are doing a series on Proposition A which returns local control of the St Louis City Police Department to the citizens of St Louis City. The series primarily focuses on the facts of the proposition. Yesterday we addressed the issue of smaller government. Today, we take a look at the question of pensions. As previously mentioned in Proposition A Is Jeffersonian Principles In Action! I used to...
Read MoreProp A – Jeffersonian Principle & Smaller Government
It’s been relatively easy for most people around the state to understand the conservative principle of local control. Friday I wrote about Proposition A Is Jeffersonian Principles In Action!. Jefferson believed that the best government was the one closest to the people for the government function being delivered. Today, I want to talk about another conservative principle – smaller...
Read MoreProposition A Is Jeffersonian Principles In Action!
St Louis City is known for its politics. And for good reason, it has a long history of being affected by politics. In fact, politics is why voters in Missouri will be considering Proposition A on the ballot in November. The St Louis Police Department was taken over by the state in 1861 to keep the largest para-military organization in the state, the St Louis Police Department from becoming a...
Read MoreEarly Look at Ballot Issues by Missouri Family Network
Kerry Messer and the good folks at Missouri Family Network have provided their organization’s recommendations for issues that will be on the ballot in November. It’s easy to not even consider ballot issues until right before you vote especially in a Presidential election year. Something about competition on the airwaves etc. We provide Missouri Family Network’s recommendation...
Read MoreJudge Ted House Agrees: The Charter Means Something!
As I have gotten (back) involved in some St Charles County issues I’m finding a disturbing trend – the Council as a whole and the Executive are ignoring the Charter requirements finding flimsy reasons to do so. Combine that with not only the Sheriff’s measure but every measure they have proposed for the ballot in November they did so in a rush and without seeking any public...
Read MoreUS House Does What Senator McCaskill Refused to Do – Protect MO Jobs!
Senator McCaskill continues to falsify her record in campaign commercials. She claims to be fighting for Missouri. She’s even proud of her failing grade of 50! The problem for the Senator should be that as people find out about her real record they know she is not standing up for Missouri. Despite her false claims to the contrary, she has never demonstrated her willingness to stand up...
Read MoreSo Simple Even a Member of Congress Should Be Able to Understand!
The Heritage Foundation has prepared a short video explaining how the debt ceiling increases hurt our future. Excellent explanation of the debt ceiling. Even congress(wo)men and senators should be able to understand it!
Read MoreGrassroots Prevail Once More!
The General Assembly convened today in the Constitutionally mandated veto session. We have been blogging for a couple of weeks about one of the bills likely to be considered for override – House Bill (HB) 1329. Almost 1,100 emails were sent to senators and representatives in less than 48 hours to NOT support a veto override. How did it come out? YOUR VOICES WERE HEARD! When the required...
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