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Missouri House speaker unveils push to cut red tape and spending

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.

Read the Full St. Louis Post-Dispatch Article at:
[ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-speaker-unveils-push-to-cut-red-tape-and-spending/article_86d9da1a-bc89-11ef-b3b3-37f3a0648614.html ]