Economy is top concern for Missouri voters ahead of midterms
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Eighty-four per cent of American voters say the economy is their top concern going into the midterm election, according to data from the Pew Research Center cited by both KY3 and KCTV5. Voters across the country will pick new representation in three weeks, and for many, the economy will decide the election.
Republican Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger visited Shakespeare's Pizza in Columbia on Tuesday as part of a statewide tour for Buy Missouri Week, an official state holiday recognising Missouri products and services. 'We really want to encourage people to boost the Missouri economy,' Wasinger said. 'We're looking for Missouri-based businesses to grow the economy and keep our dollars here in Missouri.' He cited a recently passed Republican-backed law that reduces administrative and compliance costs for small businesses.
Democratic State Representative Kathy Steinhoff acknowledged that affordability and the economy are top of mind for most people, but expressed concern about the state budget. 'Our budget for our state is in a bad place, and we're going to end up having to cut services to stay within our budget,' she said. Steinhoff warned that families struggling to get by could suffer further if SNAP payments, public school budgets and health care costs are affected. She said the state budget cannot afford more tax cuts, whilst Wasinger argued that putting tax dollars back into Missourians' pockets would help.
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- Economy top concern for Missouri voters ahead of midtermsVoters across the country will pick new representation in three weeks, and for many, the economy will decide the election.KCTV5 · 14 Oct, 18:59
- Economy top concern for Missouri voters ahead of midtermsMissourians will decide which party has the better economic policy when electing new representation at the state and national level this November.KY3 · 13 Oct, 23:41
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