Speaker Jones showing leadership on education issues

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Three cheers for Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones -- finally a leader with the courage to lead. Republican supporters have worked hard over the years to achieve an overwhelming super majority in the Missouri House and Senate but have been frustrated that achievement has not translated into laws that reflect the Republican platform and principles. One of those areas of desperate need noted in recent articles and by Speaker Jones is education reform. From my experience, having served as the longest standing chair of the House Education Committee since term limits, I concur.  

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