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[Listen] Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for May 2
State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 781, legislation that seeks to Establishes the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” and House Bills 2502 & 2556, a measure that would authorize sports wagering.
Senator Hoskins says Senate Bill 781 is legislation that seeks to Establishes the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” (:20) Q: track, in cross-country. Senator Hoskins adds several hours were spent on this proposal on April 28. (:06) Q: again next week. Senator Hoskins also says House Bills 2502 & 2556 is a measure that would authorize sports wagering. (:20) Q: in the way. Senator Hoskins says, going into Missouri Senate discussion on this legislation, he had an agreement with the bill handler. (:19) Q: can live with.
Listen to the full podcast here.
Initiative changes ready for Senate debate, but time is running out
About four years ago, Rep. J. Eggleston attended a public meeting on the host of statewide measures set to be voted on in that year’s elections. Constituents were confused about what the measures would change, he said. Eggleston, R-Maysville, walked through the potential impact of the proposals, which included medical marijuana and a minimum wage increase. About 30 community members attended the event. “I had so many people come up to me afterward and say, ‘Thank you. We knew something was going on. We knew we weren’t getting the full story,’’’ Eggleston said at a recent hearing. “So having this public discourse really helped them be an informed voter.” The experience led him to sponsor HJR 91, which would send approved initiative petitions to the legislature as a bill for a vetting process before citizens voted on them.
Continue reading here.
Here's the lobbying group advocating elections changes in Missouri
If there were election proposals up for hearings in the Missouri General Assembly this session, chances are James Harris was in attendance. Harris, a Missouri lobbyist, was a common face testifying in favor of Republican-sponsored changes to the initiative petition process and election laws. Testimony from Harris was so common in the committee that it became a lighthearted point if he missed a week. “I feel sad it’s been two weeks (since) I’ve been able to testify before the committee,” Harris said jokingly during a return to the committee. One of Harris’ clients, and the one he has represented in elections hearings, is the Opportunity Solutions Project. The group advocates largely for conservative legislation across the country and is based in Naples, Florida.
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Divided Missouri Senate backs food stamp use at restaurants
A divided Missouri Senate has narrowly voted to allow some food stamp recipients to use their benefits at restaurants. The Senate voted 18-15 (The bill passed with the support of all 10 Democrats and eight Republicans, including Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, Assistant Majority Leader Bill White and Luetkemeyer. It was opposed by 15 Republicans) Thursday for legislation extending the restaurant option to an estimated 182,000 households with elderly, disabled and homeless residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The legislation now advances to the House. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says six states currently allow food stamps at restaurants — Arizona, California, Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island and Virginia. Illinois is slated to add the restaurant option this spring. Missouri's Republican Senate leaders joined Democrats to pass the bill, though most Republicans voted against it.
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Nonprofit news outlets are playing a growing role in statehouse coverage
Nonprofit news organizations are playing an increasingly important role in covering state capitols, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. The number of nonprofit news reporters who cover state capitols has nearly quadrupled since 2014, and these journalists now account for 20% of the nation’s total statehouse press corps, up from 6% eight years ago. Nonprofit journalists are now the second-largest contingent of all statehouse reporters, following those who work for newspapers.
While the nonprofit outlets that employ these statehouse reporters all have a digital presence, many reach their audiences in a variety of ways, including newsletters, print publications and podcasts. Many also allow other outlets to republish their original reporting, often at no cost.
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Amazing Florida - New York Comparison
How is it that Florida has its biggest budget surplus ever and New York is always reaching out to the federal government for more money to pay its bills? For those of you who missed it, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis joined CTUP friends and donors for a dazzling video conference on Friday. He told us this amazing stat that no Dem can possibly explain or justify. “Florida has a slightly larger population than New York, but New York government spends $230 billion a year and Florida spends $106 Billion a year.” So…Florida spends less than half per person on government programs and has better schools, roads, police, and other public services than New York. You really can’t make this stuff up…
Source: Unleash Prosperity Hotline – Weekend Edition
Social Media Highlights
1) https://twitter.com/NickBSchroer/status/1520141920403664898
https://twitter.com/The_JBS/status/1519441782844624896 In discussing her new book, Stacy Washington (St. Louis radio host) said, “A broader understanding of the Bible and a deeper biblical worldview by self-proclaimed Christians can and must be critical parts of turning the political system around in America.”
3) Common sense reasononing for Voter ID requirements. https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1520881546512805900
4) https://twitter.com/BobOnderMO/status/1520855687168995328 “ MO Senate voted to expand to eating out at restaurants on taxpayer dime” @BobOnderMO
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