| Legislative Column for the Week of July 14, 2014 |
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Voters in Kansas City will be asked to consider five amendments to the Missouri Constitution as well as two local questions on the Aug. 5, 2014, primary ballot. As the state senator who represents a portion of Jackson County, I would like to explain the ballot issues you will see when heading to the polls on Aug. 5. I am not encouraging you to vote for or against any proposal, but I do strongly encourage you to cast your ballot. The only way to make your voice heard is to exercise your right to vote. <<more |
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As the ranking minority party leader serving on the Senate Appropriations Committee, I was proud of the work my colleagues and I were able to deliver on behalf of our state's much-needed programs and departments. We spent countless hours deliberating on how to increase spending for our K-12 and higher education institutions, provide additional funding to strengthen Missouri's mental health system, allocate money to construct the dilapidated Fulton State Hospital, and fund restoration of dental benefits for Medicaid-eligible adults currently not receiving these services. Unfortunately, most of these funding items are being withheld or were vetoed by the governor, <<more |
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This session I supported legislation that tackles the "Border War" between Missouri and Kansas, addressing how businesses relocate from one state to another to benefit from certain tax incentives. Senate Bill 635, signed by the governor in early July, prohibits the issuance of incentives under the BUILD program, the new or expended business facilities program, the Urban Enterprise Loan program, or the Missouri Works program for businesses that relocate from certain counties in Kansas (Douglas, Johnson, Miami, or Wyandotte) to certain counties in Missouri (Cass, Clay, Jackson or Platte). <<more |
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Becoming a homeowner is the American Dream for many. Through the NeighboroodLIFT event, residents can receive help with their down payment, find out if they're ready to buy a home, prepare for sustainable homeownership, and preview features and prices of area homes for sale. <<more |
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The Energizing Our Environment Micro-Grant Program, sponsored by KCP&L, provides grants ranging from $500-$3,000 to help support environmental projects throughout communities in the Kansas City area. Nonprofit organizations looking to support and promote sustainable projects for our environment should go online and fill out an application. <<more |
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Senator Curls' Biography
Senator Shalonn "Kiki" Curls, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 9) in the Missouri Senate. She won a special election to the Missouri Senate in February 2011, and won re-election to the Senate in 2012 after having serving in the Missouri House since 2007. <<more
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Capitol Office:
201 W. Capitol Ave.
Room 434
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3158
District Office:
4609 Paseo Blvd.
Suite 102
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 923-6000 |
Affordable Care Act
The federal Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA, puts you in charge of your health care. Under this law, passed in 2010, you have the stability and flexibility you need to make informed choices about your health. <<more
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Domestic Violence Victims Receive Help from On-Site Health Clinic
The Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City recently opened an on-site health clinic to help those who are victims of domestic violence. Often, these individuals suffer from injuries that can have a devastating effect on their long-term health. SafeCARE is the first health care clinic located inside a domestic violence center in the Kansas City area. <<more
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