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Since Jeff Grisamore has represented Lee's Summit our district has gone from being ranked 27th in the state to 38th in the state.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
House Restores $557 Million For Special Education - Disability Scoop
House Restores $557 Million For Special Education - Disability Scoop
The Republicans had proposed these cuts and we know one Republican that always votes with the party or votes present in order to avoid voting.
The Republicans had proposed these cuts and we know one Republican that always votes with the party or votes present in order to avoid voting.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Dems ask governor for special-ed funds | State Government | Wichita Eagle
Dems ask governor for special-ed funds State Government Wichita Eagle
Remember that Grisamore considered a position that this Governor offered him.
Remember that Grisamore considered a position that this Governor offered him.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Addresses for Jeff Grisamore
Just a little background check.
Jeffrey I Grisamore is listed at the following addresses:
28729 Willow Branch Road
Alma, MO 64001 10/2003
300 County Road
Alma, MO 64001 2/2004
Mary M. Grisamore is listed at the first address
Jeffrey J. Grisamore is listed at the following addresses:
8812 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131 2001
and his present address in Lee's Summit
Not sure why http://www.zabasearch.com/ lists him with two different middle initials.
Jeffrey I Grisamore is listed at the following addresses:
28729 Willow Branch Road
Alma, MO 64001 10/2003
300 County Road
Alma, MO 64001 2/2004
Mary M. Grisamore is listed at the first address
Jeffrey J. Grisamore is listed at the following addresses:
8812 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131 2001
and his present address in Lee's Summit
Not sure why http://www.zabasearch.com/ lists him with two different middle initials.
Grisamore's Answer As To Why He Sold Out Abused Women
Grisamore's Answer As To Why He Sold Out Abused Women
This is from the Kansas City Star. Grisamore's reason for abandoning this cause was that he needed to remain in good stead with the Republican caucus.
After the news conference ended, some of the advocates said they were especially disappointed in Rep. Jeff Grisamore. The Lee's Summit Republican often speaks up on behalf of disabled and vulnerable children, but he allowed the cuts in the child care subsides to progress out of committee by voting "present" instead of "no."
I asked Grisamore about that after the vote a couple of weeks ago and he said he thought the cuts would have been imposed regardless of what the committee voted, and he needed to remain in good stead with the Republican caucus.
"I had to weigh the fallout," Grisamore explained in an e-mail exchange that we had. I have been talking to the next likely Speaker of the House about my interest in being appointed as the next Chairman of the Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health and Social Services, which would automatically also place me on the Budget Committee. He has indicated his interest in making that happen.
While I voted present on the mega-amendment proposing the above cuts in protest to them and the process, I voted to refer the recommendations for House Bills 10 & 11 back to the Budget Committee, even though I disagreed with many elements of those recommendations I have outlined above.
To hold up the process would have simply resulted in the Budget Committee considering them anyway and could have jeopardized my future appointment as Chairman, a position through which I can do a lot more good for our most vulnerable citizens in the future. To vote present and no on two simply symbolic votes could have jeopardized all of that.
This is from the Kansas City Star. Grisamore's reason for abandoning this cause was that he needed to remain in good stead with the Republican caucus.
After the news conference ended, some of the advocates said they were especially disappointed in Rep. Jeff Grisamore. The Lee's Summit Republican often speaks up on behalf of disabled and vulnerable children, but he allowed the cuts in the child care subsides to progress out of committee by voting "present" instead of "no."
I asked Grisamore about that after the vote a couple of weeks ago and he said he thought the cuts would have been imposed regardless of what the committee voted, and he needed to remain in good stead with the Republican caucus.
"I had to weigh the fallout," Grisamore explained in an e-mail exchange that we had. I have been talking to the next likely Speaker of the House about my interest in being appointed as the next Chairman of the Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health and Social Services, which would automatically also place me on the Budget Committee. He has indicated his interest in making that happen.
While I voted present on the mega-amendment proposing the above cuts in protest to them and the process, I voted to refer the recommendations for House Bills 10 & 11 back to the Budget Committee, even though I disagreed with many elements of those recommendations I have outlined above.
To hold up the process would have simply resulted in the Budget Committee considering them anyway and could have jeopardized my future appointment as Chairman, a position through which I can do a lot more good for our most vulnerable citizens in the future. To vote present and no on two simply symbolic votes could have jeopardized all of that.
Is Grisamore Going To Support This Bill?
Is Grisamore going to support to support this bill? He claims to be the champion for children with disabilities and he doesn't support crucial bills for families that are affected by disabilities. This bill is so important to our families. The last time that this bill was proposed I asked Grisamore why he didn't support it and he said that it was not politically prudent.
HB 362
Establishes Bryce's Law which authorizes a tax credit for a person donating to a scholarship-granting organization for special needs students if it is not claimed on his or her federal income tax return
HB 362 -- Bryce's Law
Sponsor: Scharnhorst
This bill establishes Bryce's Law which authorizes, beginning
January 1, 2011, a tax credit for an individual who donates to a
scholarship-granting organization if the donation is not claimed
on the taxpayer's federal income tax return. The tax credit may
be taken against income tax, corporate franchise tax, insurance
premium tax, financial institutions tax, and express company tax
liability. The credit will be for 80% of the amount of the
contribution but cannot exceed 50% of the taxpayer's state tax
liability, up to $800,000 per year, and is nonrefundable but may
be carried forward for four years or transferred or sold for
between 75% and 100% of its par value. The Director of the
Department of Economic Development must determine, at least
annually, which organizations may be classified as scholarship-
granting organizations and the number of Missouri students with
an individualized education program (IEP).
Up to 10% of students with an IEP may receive a scholarship each
year. Scholarship-granting organizations must meet requirements
for fiscal soundness, percentage of revenues devoted to
educational scholarships, and public reporting. Private schools
qualify to accept scholarship students by meeting specified
requirements including employee background checks and providing
data as requested, among others. Scholarships may also be used
at an accredited public school outside the student's resident
school district. The bill specifies how scholarship checks will
be distributed.
The department must conduct a study to measure student
achievement, satisfaction with the program, and its fiscal impact
on the state and public schools and provide the General Assembly
with a final copy of the evaluation by December 31, 2014. The
department cannot use state funds for the study and may contract
with one or more qualified researchers who have previous
experience evaluating similar programs.
The provisions of the bill will expire December 31 six years from
the effective date.
HB 362
Establishes Bryce's Law which authorizes a tax credit for a person donating to a scholarship-granting organization for special needs students if it is not claimed on his or her federal income tax return
HB 362 -- Bryce's Law
Sponsor: Scharnhorst
This bill establishes Bryce's Law which authorizes, beginning
January 1, 2011, a tax credit for an individual who donates to a
scholarship-granting organization if the donation is not claimed
on the taxpayer's federal income tax return. The tax credit may
be taken against income tax, corporate franchise tax, insurance
premium tax, financial institutions tax, and express company tax
liability. The credit will be for 80% of the amount of the
contribution but cannot exceed 50% of the taxpayer's state tax
liability, up to $800,000 per year, and is nonrefundable but may
be carried forward for four years or transferred or sold for
between 75% and 100% of its par value. The Director of the
Department of Economic Development must determine, at least
annually, which organizations may be classified as scholarship-
granting organizations and the number of Missouri students with
an individualized education program (IEP).
Up to 10% of students with an IEP may receive a scholarship each
year. Scholarship-granting organizations must meet requirements
for fiscal soundness, percentage of revenues devoted to
educational scholarships, and public reporting. Private schools
qualify to accept scholarship students by meeting specified
requirements including employee background checks and providing
data as requested, among others. Scholarships may also be used
at an accredited public school outside the student's resident
school district. The bill specifies how scholarship checks will
be distributed.
The department must conduct a study to measure student
achievement, satisfaction with the program, and its fiscal impact
on the state and public schools and provide the General Assembly
with a final copy of the evaluation by December 31, 2014. The
department cannot use state funds for the study and may contract
with one or more qualified researchers who have previous
experience evaluating similar programs.
The provisions of the bill will expire December 31 six years from
the effective date.
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