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| Intro: | Missouri's Senate will take an unprecedented workday Tuesday to review Missourians' ideas about restructuring state government. |
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Wrap: The announcement comes after a number of state officials, including the Governor, have talked about how the state's budget crisis will force a restructuring of state government.
Eight groups of four Senators each will discuss topics ranging from Tax Structure to Social Program reform.
The Senate's top leader, Charlie Shields, says every government program is on the table.
| Actuality: | SHIELDS7.WAV |
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| Description: "We have to set aside what many thought were things that we could never touch. Consolidation of departments, looking at healthcare plans, things the government does that we're all accustomed to, maybe that's not what government looks like in the future." | |
Shields said Missourians can submit their own ideas to the Senate's website.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.
| Intro: | For the first time in recent memory, Missouri's Senate will dedicate an entire day to hearing Missourians' ideas on how to cut the state budget. |
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Wrap: The Senate won't be in session next Tuesday, but instead they will be holding public discussions to review taxpayers' ideas on how to restructure government.
Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields told the Senate his intention is to turn these ideas into legislation and adjust the budget.
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| Description: "What I'm going to ask is if you submit back five ideas from your group about restructuring state government. How do we create a government that is sustainable for years to come?" | |
Jefferson County Democratic Senator Ryan McKenna says his party welcomes the opportunity to approach state budget problems in a new way.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.