Steve Knorr
Vice President for Government Relations
309 University Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-2726
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News and Updates
- Jun 22, 2010 - Legislative Update Newsletter
- Jun 22, 2010 - Federal Lobby Disclosure Act 2007
- Jun 22, 2010 - Bill Status Reports
Government Relations
Responsibilites Of Office
The Office of Government Relations is responsible for overseeing relations among local, state and federal government and the University of Missouri System. The government relations team provides information to the president and his general officers regarding legislative initiatives and assists in developing federal and state legislative priorities. These priorities then set the agenda for action by the team in Washington, D.C. and Jefferson City, Mo., and guide the activities of alumni and friends groups supporting the legislative agenda. The president serves as the voice of the university on legislative matters.
Government relations oversees and supports:
- All legislative relations and communications.
- A common set of priorities reflecting curator and general officer goals and objectives.
- Structure to help all university constituency groups speak with one voice, regardless of campus or organization affiliation.
- Effective, timely communication with both internal and external audiences.
- Coordinated visits and interaction on campuses with lawmakers to support priorities.
- Coordinated lobbying efforts inside the Capitol.
Federal relations oversees and supports:
- More than $395 million in funding for 265 projects during the last 11 years—resources that have enabled the university to build or renovate more than 447,000 square feet of research space.
- FY10 appropriations of $36.3 million, which represent a 180-to-1 return-on-investment.
- In 2011, will work with the Missouri delegation on advancing university priorities in light of the U.S. Congress’ decision to freeze earmarks.
State issues for 2011:
- Operating budget: protecting our core operating appropriation of $427.9 million.
- Capital: support for capital or maintenance and repair priorities through bonding or other sources.
- Possible returning issues: governance of the university after loss of a congressional district, governance of K-12 and state higher education institutions, “fair tax” legislation and TABOR, campus conceal and carry, consolidating health plans for state and university employees, STEM (“STEM” stands for “science, technology, engineering and mathematics”) legislation, and the Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act.
Reviewed 2010-02-03.
