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HANNIBAL, MO. -- Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel {zwy-ful} was in Hannibal Saturday morning to promote jobs across the state.

It was part of Missouri House Democrats "Road to the Majority" tour.  That's a grassroots fundraiser that highlights local candidates for state legislature.

Zweifel stressed the importance for both republicans and democrats working together to get things done.

He says when that happens, tax payers see real results.

"When you're able to see what small business face every single day, what farmers face every single day, this is a great time for Missouri to step up, make some smart investments to really benefit those businesses so that they can survive during the tough times," said Clint Zweifel.

Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel says if businesses can survive the tough times, they can thrive in better times.  He says those businesses can be a part of the effort to rebuild the state's economy.