Mike Parson on Government Reform

	Mike Parson on Government Reform

Opposed subjecting lawmakers to open-records law

Q: Require more disclosure about the sources of campaign financing?

Mike Parson: No. Opposed 2018's Constitutional Amendment One, which subjects lawmakers to open-records laws, limits lobbyist gifts, and limits partisan legislative redistricting.

Nicole Galloway: Yes. "As auditor, I've witnessed firsthand how our government works for insiders and special interests. That's why I'm making campaign finance reform a priority."

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 Missouri Gubernatorial race , Nov 3, 2020

Voted for photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote

Q: Support stricter ID requirements and other rules on voting?

Mike Parson: Yes. As state senator voted for constitutional amendment to require photo ID and prove citizenship. Signed bill allowing voting by mail only if ballots are notarized, except if the voter is susceptible to COVID.

Nicole Galloway: No. "Missouri's notary requirement [to vote by mail] is voter suppression--especially during a pandemic. It makes voting absentee more difficult by design."

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 Missouri Gubernatorial race , Nov 3, 2020

Cut government jobs; eliminate one out of five regulations

We have a business smart budget that saves nearly $120 million dollars to ensure we are prepared for any unexpected expenses. Our budget also proposes a reduction of nearly 430 government positions all while maintaining our conservative approach to managing and streamlining government services. Our administration recently completed the state's largest deregulation effort, eliminating nearly one out of every five state regulations. Source: 2020 Missouri State of the State address , Jan 15, 2020

Restructure state government, and save $120M tax dollars

The Governor discussed other measures aimed at restructuring state government to demand greater efficiency and accountability and to improve our customer service to Missourians. He announced that his budget reduces the size of state government by 450 positions and saves nearly $120 million dollars, the first time in over a decade a Governor's budget does not spend every tax dollar. Source: Press release on 2019 Missouri State of the State address , Jan 16, 2019

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