Missouri State Government Review Commission
In January 2005, Governor Matt Blunt created by Executive Order the Missouri State Government Review Commission. Its twenty members hail from every region of the state, and possess a broad range of experience and expertise.
Noting that a comprehensive review of state government functions has not occurred in over thirty years, the Governor charged the Commission "...with the task of reviewing every Executive Department within our state government to identify opportunities to restructure, retool, reduce, consolidate, or eliminate state government functions in accordance with what will result in the best and most cost-effective service for Missouri citizens."
The Commission has embarked on a rigorous process to meet the Governor's charge. It must submit its final report and recommendations to him within one year.
This web site is intended to provide information about the Commission's work and schedule. It also is intended to offer Missouri residents an opportunity to participate in the process. Please let us hear from you.
Previous Events
April 1 - Departmental Budget and Organization Presentations by Department Directors will be made to the Commission Task Forces. The Departments of Corrections, Insurance, Public Safety and Revenue; and Office of Administration were heard.
April 11 - Departmental Budget and Organization Presentations by Department Directors will be made to the Commission Task Forces. The Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, Health and Senior Services, Higher Education, Mental Health, and Social Services; and University of Missouri were heard.
April 15 - Departmental Budget and Organization Presentations by Department Directors will be made to the Commission Task Forces. The Departments of Agriculture, Conservation, Economic Development, Labor and Industrial Relations, Natural Resources, and Transportation were heard.
April 22 - Public testimony concerning the Departments of Agriculture, Conservation, Economic Development, Labor and Industrial Relations, Natural Resources, and Transportation was heard.
April 29 - Public testimony concerning the Departments of Corrections, Insurance, Public Safety, and Revenue; and the Office of Administration was heard.
May 20 - Public testimony concerning the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, Health and Senior Services, Higher Education, Mental Health, and Social Services was heard.
The Commission sought input from Missouri citizens. It scheduled a series of meetings around the state.
June 17 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in St. Louis
June 24 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in St. Joseph
June 24 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in Kansas City
July 15 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in Springfield
July 22 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in Cape Girardeau
July 29 - Public testimony was heard at Regional Full Commission Hearings in Kirksville