Rep. Tishaura Jones update
By Cara | October 20, 2009
Greetings!
I know it always seems like I’m saying that time flies, but it truly does…especially when you’re as busy as I am. Summer’s over and we’re approching December 1st, the date when legislators can pre-file bills for the 2nd Session in January 2010.
Veto session was pretty uneventful, despite an attempt from Rep. Jason Smith to overturn the Governor’s Veto of his bill regarding oversight of Federal Stimulus Funds. Oversight was already a part of the Missouri Accountability Portal, and Rep. Smith‘s bill would have given every legislator a key to the Capitol Dome, which is unnecessary and a security risk.
This summer by far has been one of the busiest on record! I had two unique opportunities to meet with a small group of state legislators to develop policy around coronary heart disease and sexually transmitted diseases. Both conferences, sponsored by the National Council of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments respectively, were extremely informative!
On a personal note, Aden just celebrated his 2nd birthday! He’s such a big boy and time sure flies! He spends lots of time with his “Paw Paw” and, as a result, his terrible twos aren’t as terrible as they could be.
Please join me in congratulating my assistant Dana on securing a new position! Although I will miss her terribly, this is a great opportunity for her. And, please welcome my new assistant, Nathan Gerth to the office. Nathan comes with a wealth of experience in research and advocacy. He’ll be an asset to the team!!
Have a safe and happy autumn and, as always, feel free to call me or my assistant Nathan if you need any district assistance at (573) 751-6800.
Thanks and God Bless,
Tishaura~
Rep. Jones attends the 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation celebrated it’s 39th Annual Legislative Conference last month. This year’s conference was bigger and better than before. Conference attendees were treated to a plethora of workshops conducted by the members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Missouri’s own William ‘Lacy’ Clay (seen here with Rep. Jones), conducted a very informative workshop about the 2010 Census, of which he is also chair of the House Subcommittee on Information Policy, the Census and the National Archives. The charge of the subcommittee is two-fold, a) to develop a communication plan to decrease the undercount and b) to develop a census campaign message that will generate community support.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation celebrated it’s 39th Annual Legislative Conference last month. This year’s conference was bigger and better than before. Conference attendees were treated to a plethora of workshops conducted by the members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Missouri’s own William ‘Lacy’ Clay (seen here with Rep. Jones), conducted a very informative workshop about the 2010 Census, of which he is also chair of the House Subcommittee on Information Policy, the Census and the National Archives. The charge of the subcommittee is two-fold, a) to develop a communication plan to decrease the undercount and b) to develop a census campaign message that will generate community support. Also, during the Conference, President Obama addressed a sold-out crowd at the Annual Awards Dinner Saturday night. He reminded the attendees that America has been waiting for healthcare reform since the days of Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman. It was an honor to attend and I want to personally thank Congressman Clay and his dedicated staff for all of the hospitality extended to me during my stay.
The Congressional Black Caucus holds it’s Annual Legislative Conference in September of each year. They will celebrate the 40th Anniversary in 2010.
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