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Each election year, KBIA sits down with local candidates to hear what they have to say on their own terms. Some of these candidates you might see on TV every day. Others might be familiar by name only, if that. But KBIA interviews them all so that you can be informed when you go to the polls in November.

Wright says education crucial for job growth [video]

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KBIA’s Jessica Reese recently interviewed Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 47th District, John Wright. He is challenging fellow newcomer to state politics, Republican nominee Mitch Richards, in the Nov. 6th election.

In the interview Wright spoke about higher education, K-12 education, and how he says it’s crucial for job growth in Missouri to continue putting resources into these institutions. He also touched upon ways to promote more small business growth, and how to incorporate rural communities’ commerce, too. Wright discussed how the Affordable Care Act is important for Mid-Missouri, and how using the offered federal funds could benefit the local medical community and people.

KBIA interview with 2012 Democratic nominee for Missouri House 47th District John Wright from KBIA FM on Vimeo.

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