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Sen. Rupp On School Transfers And The Second Injury Fund Fix Jul 19, 2013

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Missouri Senator Scott Rupp (R-Lincoln) joins the trio to discuss Normandy students busing to Francis Howell. Rupp was also an architect of the lauded Second Injury Fund fix, and talks about how it came to be. Originally published on July 19, 2013.

Sen. Chappelle-Nadal On Education, Guns, And Sinquefield's $1.3 Million Push Jul 11, 2013

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We are joined by Democratic Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal. She discusses the Normandy School District busing students to Francis Howell, as well as guns and gangs in St. Louis. During the show, libertarian billionaire Rex Sinquefield disclosed a whopping $1.3 million donation to a group pressuring lawmakers to over-ride Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of an income tax bill. Chappelle-Nadal discusses her view of Missouri's biggest campaign contributor, and the story of how she met him. Originally published on July 11, 2013.

Nixon's Budget Witholding And Vetos, Dooley's Donations Jul 04, 2013

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On this week's 4th of July show: the gang discusses Governor Nixon's move to hold $400 million from the budget, his numerous vetoes, the Department of Revenue document scanning developments, and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley's six-figure donation from libertarian Rex Sinquefield.

Sen. Lamping On His Filibuster, Tax Credits And Ethics Reform Jun 27, 2013

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: Missouri Senator John Lamping (R) joins as a guest, and discusses how he got into politics (and went to college with Michelle Obama). Lamping also discusses his filibuster against the transportation sales tax, his plans for ethics reform next session, and the prospect of him running for his seat again. Originally published June 27, 2013.

Sen. Nasheed On Campaign Finance, Medicaid And More Jun 19, 2013

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Missouri Senator JamilahNasheed (D-St. Louis) joins as a guest, and makes an announcement on campaign finance. Then we turn to school accreditation in Missouri, as well as the prospects for Medicaid expansion in upcoming years. Originally published on June 19, 2013.

Sen. Eric Schmitt Joins To Discuss Tax Bill And More Jun 13, 2013

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale) joins as a guest to have a "free-wheeling and fun conversation" on the income tax bill the governor vetoed. Then we run through some news: the auditor's finding on the Hancock Amendment, as well as the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Originally published on June 13, 2013.

Two Vetoes And Missouri's 8th Race Jun 06, 2013

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On this week's episode: a "feisty" Governor Jay Nixon vetoes two pieces of legislation, and we discuss the chances of an override. Then we turn to the Eighth district to sum up the recently concluded election, and what the future holds for newly-elected Congressman Jason Smith.

An Accidental Medicine Tax And Missouri's 8th Congressional Race May 31, 2013

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On this week's episode: we recap the new finding in the income tax cut bill, which inadvertently would cause a sales tax increase. Then we discuss the chances of an upset in the 8th Congressional race. We finally close it out with a discussion about Democrat JillSchupp announcing her run for Senator John Lamping's seat.

2013 Legislative Wrap-Up St. Louis Public Radio Q & A May 22, 2013

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In our first Politically Speaking before a live audience, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon join St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin and Chris McDaniel to discuss everything Missouri legislature related. In part one of our show, we discuss our key takeaways from the 2013 session, and what we predict will be contentious issues come September's veto-session. In part two, we open it up to audience questions, discussing everything from education committee reassignments to energy to ethics changes.

Live: 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up (Part One) May 22, 2013

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