@RickBrattin @RepSamGraves Small world, but I was the fresh out of college guy praying I wouldn't get lost driving in Cass County for the first time as I drove the Congressman to that event!
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Josh Hurlbert
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Josh Hurlbert
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Husband, Rose, JJ, Bekah and Michael's dad. State Representative #HD8 #MOLeg #NWMO Campaign/Personal account.
Smithville, MO เข้าร่วม Mayıs 2009
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Thank you, Congressman @RepSamGraves, for your dedicated service to Missouri in the U.S. House. You're a true conservative leader who has always stood strong for our values, and someone I respect. Missouri is better because of your service.
I will never forget my very first campaign in 2010…he did an event for me, he had nothing to gain other than just helping. Just a testament of his service.
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It was an honor to serve north Missouri and learn so much while working for @RepSamGraves. He's always been work-horse and a warrior for our state, more than people probably realize. Congrats on a well-earned next chapter!
Rep. Sam Graves@RepSamGraves
When I first ran for State Representative back in 1992, my aspiration was to represent my hometown of Tarkio, Missouri. I was a twenty-seven year old farmer who just wanted to stand up for a way of life and his community. I never could have imagined where that decision would take me. For 8 years in the Missouri House and Senate, I fought for Northwest Missourians. From deregulating vehicle inspections, to standing for chain gangs, to securing funding for rural schools in the desegregation fight, I never lost sight of why I was sent to Jefferson City. Then, in 2000, the good, hardworking people of Missouri’s Sixth District entrusted me to be their voice in Congress. For 26 years, I have had the privilege of serving, culminating in becoming the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and passing some of the most significant legislation in our nation’s history. The responsibility entrusted to me is not something I have ever taken for granted. Not for a single day. What I’m most proud of is the work my team did when Washington made life harder for the people of Missouri’s Sixth. Together, we stood with hundreds of thousands of Missourians in their toughest moments. We helped them cut through red tape and navigate a system that often felt stacked against them. We got them answers and fought to deliver real results when they needed them most. I’ve said all of that to say this: After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress. This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one. I believe in making room for the next generation. It’s time to pass the torch and allow a new guard of conservative leaders to step forward and chart a path forward for Missourians. That doesn’t mean I’m slowing down, not even close. As I enter the 4th quarter of my life, I have more left in me. As many of you know, I don't let grass grow under my feet. We’ve still got a lot of work to do. I’m going to fight to protect Missouri interests as we work to shape this year’s Highway Bill. I plan to finish this last term the same way I started, full speed ahead. Maintaining our strong democratic republic will always depend on good people stepping up to serve from every corner of our great nation. I’m grateful for my colleagues in both parties, for the people I’ve worked alongside, and even for the opponents who challenged me and made me better. Public service isn’t easy. It takes hard work, humility, a thick skin, and a willingness to fight for what’s right. At the end of the day, I’m still the farmer from Northwest Missouri. You’ll find me back home on the farm nearly every weekend, after all, it is planting season. In fact, I’ll probably be on a tractor this weekend. And come Monday, I’ll be heading back through Kansas City on my way to D.C. to keep doing the job you sent me there to do. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. It has been the honor of a lifetime.
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Chris Stigall is the conservative fighter North Missouri needs in Washington. I'm happy to support my friend, co-worker, and constituent in this fight for America's future!
Chris Stigall@ChrisStigall
Could I have a couple of minutes? I’ve made a big decision.
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We may look like we ate a Smurf, but it was just color-changing Oreos...
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Sometimes you just gotta talk to the kids through the doorbell 😆
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Remember back to MONDAY when we cancelled school because of cold temps and icy roads?
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***All-Time Record***At 4:05pm this afternoon, KC has reached 90 degrees which is the record for earliest 90 degree day in KC history (going back to 1888) breaking the old record which was 91 degrees set on 3/21/1907! #RecordBreakingKC
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@zjruhl @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol We just sent HB 2273 to the Governor that increases resources and stiffens penalties on child sex crimes.
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@RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol I don't know if you're Republican or Democrat but I live in Missouri as well and only want the best for my state and my children and I fucking hate pedophiles and they should all hang we need to work together as one
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If we want Missouri to compete for jobs and economic growth and make this state a place where our kids have greater opportunities and want to stay and raise their own families, then we must make bold, transformational changes like repealing the income tax. #moleg @thisweekinmopol
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@EvilGeebus @MyOwnTh51677338 @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol This amendment creates a window to raise consumption taxes and lower income taxes. Once we hit 0% income tax, any increase in consumption taxes would need to go before voters.
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Makes sense until they start raising consumption taxes even after the income tax hits 0%. Our income taxes haven't been raised in over 10 years. So if our consumption taxes go up during this period say by 2 points. Let's say we are at 10 pts, it goes to 12 pts. The income tax disappears. They still have the ability to raise the consumption tax after the fact. I don't know if I like it or not.
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@justfactsagain @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol Any increase in sales tax collected by counties or cities must then correspondingly lower their property/use/earnings/sales tax rates. Windfalls for local governments are prohibited.
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@RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol It’s giving counties and cities freedom to raise sales taxes as much as they want including on labor
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@EvilGeebus @MyOwnTh51677338 @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol Yes, consumption tax revenues go up, income tax rate correspondingly goes down until we hit 1.4%. Once we get that low (at 4.7% now), it automatically goes to 0% and is banned moving forward.
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First off, thank you for all your responses, we rarely get that from people that represent us.
So if this passes, will taxes then be implemented on the consumption taxes while reducing the income tax yearly. I read over it to some extent, seeing that it could go down yearly, up to a certain % based on what was raised from the consumption tax?
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@MyOwnTh51677338 @EvilGeebus @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol This bill actually reduces the property tax for districts that have a sales tax as well, like my home fire district. As the revenues increase from sales tax, they will need to correspondingly lower the property tax levy.
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@EvilGeebus @JoshHurlbert @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol Yes, property tax would help more people than the income tax.
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@Cheri_Angel1 Eh, depends on what group you ask. It's almost like every one of these scorecards are slanted towards what the group wants to promote. 🙂
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@JoshHurlbert You don't have a very good grade when it comes to Constitution Josh but have a good day anyway
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Statism is the opposite of being a constitutional republic. Too bad the Missouri GOP doesn't comprehend this.
Rep. Josh Hurlbert@RepJoshHurlbert
If we want Missouri to compete for jobs and economic growth and make this state a place where our kids have greater opportunities and want to stay and raise their own families, then we must make bold, transformational changes like repealing the income tax. #moleg @thisweekinmopol
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@Cheri_Angel1 Instead of the State tracking what you make and taking 4.7% of your income, YOU get to decide what gets taxes based on your services or consumption. Don't like it? We have eight neighbors that you can purchase from and really stick it to MO. That is the epitome of individualism.
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@JoshHurlbert You're not getting government out of paychecks when you're trying to make up for it by taxing us in other areas and on other goods
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@EvilGeebus @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol HJR 173 & 174 starts closing loopholes and shifts more tax burden on to out-of-state businesses. The guardrails prevent a Kansas-like rollout failure.
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@JoshHurlbert @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol So this would essentially save us money as long as other people are coming here to spend money? If that doesn't happen then we are still paying the same amount that we currently pay in income taxes.
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@EvilGeebus @RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol Income tax rate can only go down with corresponding increases in consumption taxes. Everything in HJR 173 & 174 is revenue neutral with guardrails in place.
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@RepJoshHurlbert @thisweekinmopol This is great and all, but is there a plan to replace that money not coming in?
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Kansas City is one of eight cities across the nation selected for the exhibition, which runs through the 22nd.
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It was surreal to see the oaths of allegiance signed by Washington, Hamilton, and Burr and the Treaty of Paris - which ended the Revolutionary War - with the signatures of John Adams, Ben Franklin, and John Jay.
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Beautiful evening in Kansas City to view the priceless treasures from our nation's founding brought here by @America250 and Missouri 250 via the Freedom Plane.
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