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Missouri House speaker unveils push to cut red tape and spending


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 11:20 GMT by St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Print publication without navigation

  • Just as Trump has tapped billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to oversee his efforts to root out waste in the federal government, Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, said the goal is to streamline the bureaucracy and save money.

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher has introduced a legislative package aimed at reducing government spending and bureaucratic red tape. The initiative includes proposals to limit state contracts with companies boycotting Israel, cap state employee salaries, and require legislative approval for certain state land purchases. Additionally, the package seeks to eliminate state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing that such initiatives are divisive. Plocher emphasized the need for government efficiency and accountability, stating that these measures would help ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively. The proposals have sparked debate, with critics arguing that some measures could hinder state operations and employee retention, while supporters believe they will promote fiscal responsibility and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

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