STATE
REPRESENTATIVE
DAN HOUX
54TH DISTRICT
Committees
Financial Institutions
Conservation and Natural
Resources
Special Committee on
Employment Security
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Capitol Report
March 2, 2017
It was an honor and a pleasure to be able to spend time meeting and listening to Gov.
Jeb Bush speak about important educational initiatives and I enjoyed visiting with
members of University of Missouri Extension.
House News: Helping Missouri small businesses grow (HB 93) and
preparing students for the workforce (HB 94)
House members voted in favor of HB 93 that would expand the Missouri Works program so
that more of the state’s small businesses would be eligible for workforce training benefits.
The program helps businesses access capital to more confidently take on facility expansions
and create jobs. It works to assist companies with the training of employees in new jobs and
the retraining or upgrading of the skills of full-time employees in retained jobs.
House bill 94 will provide students with the option to obtain ACT National Career Readiness
Certification.
The Certified Work Ready Communities program that is designed to attract, retain, and develop
a workforce with the education and fundamental skills to succeed in the 21st century. More
than 3,300 businesses and 84 counties across the state participate in the program and are ready
to hire employees with National Career Readiness Certification.
House Members to Honor Missouri’s Vietnam Veterans
In anticipation of the state’s annual Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30, House members are
encouraging veterans throughout the state to come forward to receive recognition for their
service. Vietnam veterans will be honored at the State Capitol in the House Chamber by the
Speaker of the House and the members of the House of Representatives.
Please let me know if you are a Vietnam veteran and are planning on visiting Jefferson City on
March 30th, it would be a honor and a privilege to thank you in person for your service to our
country.
Did You Know…
Immigrants seeking to obtain legal citizenship in the United States must complete a number of
requirements, including a civics test. Test your “citizenship” knowledge.
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What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
What is the name of the current President of the United States
If both the President and Vice President are unable to serve, who becomes
President?
How many Justices are there on the Supreme Court when all are serving their
appointments?
Name one of the powers of the federal government under the Constitution.
What year was the Constitution written?
Who was our first President?
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Until our next update, I am, and remain, in your service.
Dan Houx