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Auditor Schweich On Gubernatorial Withholds, St. Louis Public Schools And 2014 Oct 03, 2013

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Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich joins us to discuss the results of his case against Governor Jay Nixon. Schweich had challenged Nixon's ability to withhold budgeted money, arguing that he could only do so if revenue actually came in lower than expected. We also discuss his audit of the St. Louis Public School system, which found students were being promoted in grade level even when they weren't at the right reading level requirements. Then we discuss his CPAC speech, as well as his 2014 re-election campaign. Originally published Oct. 3, 2013.

Mayor Slay On A Gun Court, City Entering County And Northside Regeneration Sep 26, 2013

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St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay joins us to discuss a variety of issues. Slay gives us an update on the gun docket that was recently voted down by judges, and where the plan goes from here. We also discuss the prospect of the city re-entering the county, alleged "secret meetings," Northside development, and the mayor's fitness tips. Originally published Sept. 26, 2013.

Dempsey On Veto Session And His Consequential Vote On The Gun Bill Sep 19, 2013

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Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey joins us to give a post-mortem of last week's veto session. The Republican goes into great detail on why he voted against the much-covered gun nullification bill, as well as what we can expect out of next year's session. Originally published September 19, 2013.

St. Louis Treasurer Jones On Parking Meters, Veto Session And The Rodeo Clown Sep 05, 2013

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Jones discusses parking meters in the 21st century, as well as the upcoming veto session. We also get into last month's rodeo clown incident, and Jones discusses the backlash she received for speaking out against it. Originally published on Sept. 5, 2013.

Steve Tilley On His Time In The House, Becoming A Lobbyist And More Aug 29, 2013

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Joining us on this week's show is former Mo. Speaker of the House Steve Tilley. The Republican-turned-lobbyist discusses his tenure in Jefferson City (including Rush Limbaugh's induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians and his Cairo comment). Tilley also discusses the upcoming veto session, tax credits, ethics reform and the revolving door of legislators to lobbyists. Originally published on August 29, 2013.

Sen. Sifton On The Senate's Role In Veto Session, Ethics Reform And More Aug 22, 2013

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We've discussed next month's veto session at length, but most of the talk has centered on the House. What will the Senate's role in September be, should a bill come out of the House? Will Senate Democrats filibuster legislation? We also discuss the school transfer situation, as the Senator's district encompasses two of the receiving districts. Sifton has sponsored legislation that would cease all lobbyist gifts, so we close it out by discussing the possibility of serious ethics reform in the state legislature. Originally published on August 22, 2013.

Rep. Diehl On The Income Tax Cut Bill And Veto Session Aug 14, 2013

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Mo. House Majority Leader John Diehl joins us to discuss the vote count on the controversial income tax cut bill, as well as what veto session is shaping up to look like on a variety of other bills (Doe Run, the so-called gun nullification bill, and Agenda 21). We also discuss Diehl's race against fellow Republican Rep. Caleb Jones for the Speaker's gavel. Originally published on August 14, 2013.

Colona On Gun Nullification, Anti-Discrimination Laws And More Aug 09, 2013

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Missouri Representative Mike Colona joins us to discuss the income tax bill's merits and chances of becoming law, as well as the nationally-covered gun nullification bill. We also discuss the Senate's movement on legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to anti-discrimination laws, and Colona shares a story of what it's like to be a gay man in a conservative legislature. Originally published on August 9, 2013.

Speaker Jones On The Income Tax And Gun Nullification Bills Jul 30, 2013

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Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones makes some news by announcing that the income tax bill is likely to not be brought up in next month's veto session. Jones discusses its future in next year's session, as well as the prospects of so-called "Right to Work" legislation and education reform. The Republican from Eureka also considers the prospect of a veto override on the much-reported gun nullification bill, as well as his political future. Originally published on July 30, 2013

Sen. Walsh On School Transfers And The Income Tax Bill In Veto-Session Jul 25, 2013

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Missouri Senator Gina Walsh's district encompasses the unaccredited Riverview Gardens School District, which will pay millions to bus students to Mehlville and another school. Walsh discusses the situation and what the state legislature can do next year. We also discuss the well-funded and publicized battle over an income tax cut, leading up to veto session in September. The Democrat also discusses her filibusters in the senate against so-called paycheck protection/paycheck deception. Originally published on July 25, 2013.

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