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Today's Poll!State pay raise makes budget bill
Friday, March 2, 2012
Most Missouri government employees would get a 2 percent pay raise starting July 1, under the proposal coming this week from the House Budget Committee.
State Rep. Jay Barnes, R-Jefferson City, on Thursday thanked House Budget Chairman Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, “for his leadership” on including a pay raise for all state employees making less than $70,000 per year.
Barnes said Silvey’s plan keeps a promise Gov. Jay Nixon made last August, even though Nixon’s budget proposal in January only offered a 2 percent raise starting next Jan. 1 — six months later than the governor originally had announced.
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JCLifer 1 year, 2 months ago
How about an update on the work of the committee of legislators who are working on raising state workers' salaries so they aren't #50 in the nation? We haven't heard much from this committee since last summer. I recall all the local legislators were on it.
JCLifer 1 year, 2 months ago
If the Chamber and other leaders of Jefferson City really want to see some "Transformation" around here, just think how the economy would improve if the region's largest employer raised salaries to "average" state employee pay level! There would be a much increased demand for new homes, new cars, boats, furniture, schooling, lawn services, restaurants, etc.!!! The local economy would get quite a stimulus, and maybe it would be easier for voters around here to get behind a tax increase to help improve the city's infrastructure and services. The retailers would have more cash since their business levels would be increased.
Here is the opportunity for a REAL TRANSFORMATION!
gofish 1 year, 2 months ago
SO TRUE!
viktorkowski 1 year, 2 months ago
I wouldn't put much stock in the chamber of commerce. They are the ones always opposed to raising minimum wage so fat chance they would be interested in any wages raising. In fact, I'm a little perplex that the jefferson city council would align themselves with a group that supports lower wages. I know I turned down the chamber in columbia for this very reason. I found the better employees are paid the more productive they become.
spelchek 1 year, 2 months ago
2% will not even allow state workers to break even to everything else that's gone up in price: gas, electricity, sewer, trash, food, etc....
JCLifer 1 year, 2 months ago
Health insurance deductibles and co-pays, Rx drug benefits that don't cover much of anything any more, 4% of their pay going to their retirement system...
wow 1 year, 2 months ago
I honestly believe the State Worker's would gladly for go this 2% raise which amounts to nothing, in exchange for a freeze on the price of afforadable health care, gas prices, college tutition and the securirty of knowing they and their mates will not be laid off and those that were laid off are being recalled. Ya wanna do something positive...no more raises at the top...in fact the top agrees to take a pay cut. Now if that were to happen.... we're all doing our bit to help move our stae/country along in te rght direction. After all this is Missouri/America, the home of the free, the brave and the folks that CGSDR! Now let's roll!
jcf 1 year, 2 months ago
Hey now I'm a Proud State worker. I also like the other two jobs, I have to have, becuase I haven't had a raise in 4 years. Ooh and theres nothing better than actually making less per paycheck than you did two years ago due to the rising cost of our "great" insurance!!! HEY Nixon just letting you know you won't be recieving my vote unless it's to be booted out of office!
jcf 1 year, 2 months ago
Just did a quick calculation and 2% won't cover the up in insurance. So I will still be bring home less than 2 years ago!!! GO Missouri!!!!
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