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What are the region's biggest legislative priorities for 2024?

Great Northwest Day at the CapitolSM exists as a cooperative effort by Northwest Missouri communities to unify and enhance our region’s image in Jefferson City and to pursue issues and legislation beneficial to the “Great Northwest.” The Priorities Committee under the leadership of Joe Hegeman and Josh McKim are working to collect the region's legislative priorities for the February 2024 event. The goal is to present to our legislators and government officials a strong united message based on a broad circle of voices and research.

The committee gathers input from community leaders throughout the region via an online survey of county coordinators, as well as consulting with regional planning and advocacy groups such as the Missouri Coalition of Counties, Northwest Missouri Roundtable of Economic Development, Transportation Advisory Committees, Solid Waste Districts, Area Agency on Aging, Leadership Northwest Missouri, United Way, and others in healthcare, economic development, education, and quality of life. Feedback is reviewed against the criteria of:

  • Legislative impact,
  • Overarching regional impact,
  • Non-partisan perspective, and
  • Timeliness of concern.

The Great Northwest Day Steering Committee gives final review and approval before being shared with all state legislators, regional media, and other leaders throughout the region and state.

Interested in reviewing a full history of the priorities shared since 2003? Visit the Document Library on this page and download the retrospective summary! The event's full website is located at http://www.greatnorthwestday.com/.

Please check the Great Northwest Day's website where you can learn more about the organization and keep an eye on how to register to join the entourage in Jefferson City in 2025!

Visit http://www.greatnorthwestday.com/ today!

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What were the priorities highlighted in February 2023?

Download the 2023 white papers in the Document Library on this page for more information!

THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDED:

  • Broadband: In today's marketplace, reliable and high-speed internet is necessary for agriculture and small businesses to compete. We support ongoing investment in the buildout of broadband internet to rural Missourians.
  • Childcare: Access to affordable, safe, and reliable childcareg is essential for the growth of Missouri's economy. We encourage lawmakers to incentivize investment, lessen burdensome regulation with the intent of keeping our children's best interests in mind.
  • Education: The future of Missouri's economy is directly tied to the quality of its students. We support efforts for continued investment in Missouri's public schools and institutions of technical and higher education.
  • Infrastructure: Safe and reliable infrastructure is essential to the health and wealth of our region. Great Northwest Day encourages lawmakers to invest in our rural region’s roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects – vital keys to the economic future of northwest Missouri

What are the region's biggest legislative priorities for 2024?

Great Northwest Day at the CapitolSM exists as a cooperative effort by Northwest Missouri communities to unify and enhance our region’s image in Jefferson City and to pursue issues and legislation beneficial to the “Great Northwest.” The Priorities Committee under the leadership of Joe Hegeman and Josh McKim are working to collect the region's legislative priorities for the February 2024 event. The goal is to present to our legislators and government officials a strong united message based on a broad circle of voices and research.

The committee gathers input from community leaders throughout the region via an online survey of county coordinators, as well as consulting with regional planning and advocacy groups such as the Missouri Coalition of Counties, Northwest Missouri Roundtable of Economic Development, Transportation Advisory Committees, Solid Waste Districts, Area Agency on Aging, Leadership Northwest Missouri, United Way, and others in healthcare, economic development, education, and quality of life. Feedback is reviewed against the criteria of:

  • Legislative impact,
  • Overarching regional impact,
  • Non-partisan perspective, and
  • Timeliness of concern.

The Great Northwest Day Steering Committee gives final review and approval before being shared with all state legislators, regional media, and other leaders throughout the region and state.

Interested in reviewing a full history of the priorities shared since 2003? Visit the Document Library on this page and download the retrospective summary! The event's full website is located at http://www.greatnorthwestday.com/.

Please check the Great Northwest Day's website where you can learn more about the organization and keep an eye on how to register to join the entourage in Jefferson City in 2025!

Visit http://www.greatnorthwestday.com/ today!

________________________________________

What were the priorities highlighted in February 2023?

Download the 2023 white papers in the Document Library on this page for more information!

THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDED:

  • Broadband: In today's marketplace, reliable and high-speed internet is necessary for agriculture and small businesses to compete. We support ongoing investment in the buildout of broadband internet to rural Missourians.
  • Childcare: Access to affordable, safe, and reliable childcareg is essential for the growth of Missouri's economy. We encourage lawmakers to incentivize investment, lessen burdensome regulation with the intent of keeping our children's best interests in mind.
  • Education: The future of Missouri's economy is directly tied to the quality of its students. We support efforts for continued investment in Missouri's public schools and institutions of technical and higher education.
  • Infrastructure: Safe and reliable infrastructure is essential to the health and wealth of our region. Great Northwest Day encourages lawmakers to invest in our rural region’s roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects – vital keys to the economic future of northwest Missouri

  • 2020 Great Northwest Day Legislative Priorities Released

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    The Great Northwest Day at the Capitol Steering Committee shared the following five legislative priorities with elected and government officials in Jefferson City, MO on February 4-5, 2020.

    • Ensure End-of-the-Road Hi-Speed Internet Through Broadband and Fiber

    • Revive Relevant Infrastructure Throughout Northwest Missouri

    • Invest in Sustained Rural Economic and Community Development Strategies

    • Support Pre-K-12/Higher Education, Innovation, and Career Development for All Ages

    • Increase Rural Access to Affordable Primary and Mental Health Care

    Read the full white papers with detailed information about each of these here.

    Interested in getting involved or wondering what is happening on these issues in our region? Register and check back on this site for more information!

Page last updated: 05 Mar 2024, 12:37 PM