JEFFERSON CITY — Yesterday (4-10), the Senate Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee voted to approve job creation and economic development legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, — Senate Bill 323 — which creates the Missouri Works Program. 

“Missouri Works will cut red tape and make our business development programs easier to use,” said Sen. Dixon. “Putting our state on a path to economic prosperity and promoting the creation of high-quality jobs are top priorities for me. With legislative efforts like Missouri Works, we can position the entire state of Missouri as an excellent place to start, expand or relocate a business.”

The bill would make government leaner and more efficient, consolidating four existing business development programs into a single, streamlined program. Missouri Works would provide flexibility, simplicity of use, and broad applicability, while also ensuring accountability and budget certainty. 

For more information on this bill or other legislative work done by Sen. Dixon, visit his website at at www.senate.mo.gov/dixon.