Missouri: Since when has Senator Crowell fought for jobs or democracy?

Since when has Senator Crowell fought for jobs or democracy?

State Senator Jason Crowell has been a member of the Missouri legislature since 2004, and in a short time he’s sided with the interests of business over the interest of workers a number of times.

In July of last year, Senator Crowell was one of only seven members of the State Senate to vote against legislation that would attract new businesses to Missouri by giving tax breaks to manufacturers that hire new employees in state. In fact, Senator Crowell even broke ranks with eight of his fellow Republicans who voted in support of the Manufacturing Jobs Act. Fortunately the legislation passed with a vote of 20 – 7.

In 2008 Senator Crowell, along with 18 of his fellow Senate Republicans, voted to allow unlimited contributions to candidates running for state office. Previously there was a limit of $5,000 for any contribution to a candidate’s campaign. Like you, my pockets come with a bottom. So, I’m wondering who Senator Crowell had in mind when he pushed to remove the cap on campaign contributions?

Recently Senator Crowell introduced so-called “right to work” legislation into the Senate that, according to him, will be good for Missouri’s workers. Before the legislature acts on this legislation I am hoping that the Senator will explain his vote against the Manufacturing Jobs Act, as well as his vote to allow unlimited campaign contributions. With Crowell being a member of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, I am wondering if “Right to Work” is just another handout to big business that will hurt Missouri’s working families.