Statehouse Blend Missouri

As the Missouri General Assembly heads into the last two weeks of the 2017 legislative session, there’s a lot left on the agenda, and little of it is without controversy: a prescription drug monitoring program, REAL ID, abortion restrictions and final passage of the budget. In this episode, Sen. Caleb Rowden describes what many will see as this session's signature accomplishment--fully funding the foundation formula for K-12 education. He also suggests that it's okay for Republicans, who control

Did Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard sponsor a bill to help a Joplin business avoid a costly lawsuit in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations? In back -to- back interviews on Statehouse Blend Missouri , two Missouri lawmakers have suggested an investigation would be appropriate in light of Richard's introduction of Senate Bill 5 and his receiving, before and after, donations from David Humphreys, president and CEO of Tamko Building Products. KCUR has

As a House-approved $27.8 billion state budget heads to the Senate, we sit down with Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Ryan Silvey to talk about who wins and who loses in this proposal and the process for crafting a budget. Silvey also talks about his hopes for the REAL ID legislation he is sponsoring, and he weighs in on recent suggestions that his fellow Republican, Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, has engaged in pay-for-play by sponsoring a bill sought by a wealthy donor.

Rep. Mark Ellebracht, D-Liberty , and Rep. T.J. Berry, R-Kearney , joined Statehouse Blend Missouri for a live taping in a neighborhood that straddles their two districts. They talked about campaign finance reform, the prospect for Real ID legislation and a prescription drug monitoring program. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . This episode of Statehouse Blend

What has happened in the Missouri General Assembly this legislative session, what does it mean and what might happen before the end of session? Missouri political reporters Bryan Lowry and Jason Rosenbaum hash out the mid-session winners and losers in Jefferson City. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guest: Bryan Lowry , Lead Political Reporter, The Kansas City Star

A New Missouri Inc., a recently founded nonprofit with ties to Republican Gov. Eric Greitens, has Sen. John Rizzo, D-Kansas City , worried about financial transparency and wondering how Democrats can keep up. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guests: John Rizzo , Senator ( D-Kansas City ), Missouri General Assembly Frank Morris , National Correspondent, KCUR

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has been traveling around the country conducting state business and freshman Rep. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City , wants to know who's paying for those trips. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guests: Greg Razer , Representative ( D-Kansas City ), Missouri General Assembly Maria Carter , News Director, KCUR

Syria, Iran, Sudan—Missouri’s State Treasurer Eric Schmitt doesn’t want any of your tax dollars going to these countries. He joins us this week to talk about his plan to keep investment dollars out of the hands of state sponsors of terror. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guests: Eric Schmitt , State Treasurer , Missouri Dan Margolies , Health Editor, KCUR

On this week's Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, Rep. Mike Ceirpiot ( R-Lee Summit ) talks about school funding, Medicaid expansion, and his role as House Majority Leader. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guests: Mike Ceirpiot , ( R-Lee Summit ), House of Representatives Marshall Griffin , Statehouse Reporter, KWMU

On this week's Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, Sen. Denny Hoskins ( R-Warrensburg ) talks about his tense meeting with Gov. Eric Greitens and their subsequent reconciliation. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Guests: Sen. Denny Hoskins , ( R-Warrensburg ) Elle Moxley , Reporter, KCUR

On this week's Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, right-to-work has passed the legislature, but Rep. Judy Morgan ( D -Kansas City ) says the Democrats aren't giving up. Guests: Rep. Judy Morgan , ( D -Kansas City ), Missouri General Assembly Scott Faughn , Publisher, Missouri Times

On this weeks Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, Rep. Kevin Corlew ( R -Kansas City ) talks about Real ID, Governor Eric Greitens' budget cuts, and legislation to change the standards for expert witnesses. Guests: Rep. Kevin Corlew , ( R -Kansas City ), Missouri General Assembly Jason Hancock , Statehouse Reporter, Kansas City Star

On this weeks Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, Rep. Lauren Arthur ( D-Kansas City ) talks about the future of the state's Democratic party, Gov. Eric Greitens' State of the State address, and casting the lone no vote in committee on the session's first ethics reform bill. Guests: Rep. Lauren Arthur , ( D-Kansas City ), Missouri General Assembly Dan Margolies , Health Editor, KCUR

After Missouri Governor Eric Greitens delivered his inaugural address in Jefferson City, KCUR's Statehouse Blend Missouri teamed up with St. Louis Public Radio's Politically Speaking podcast to interview the minority and majority leadership in the House of Representatives. Guests: Gail McCann Beatty , (D-Kansas City) Minority Leader, Missouri House of Representatives Kip Kendrick , (D-Columbia) Minority Whip, Missouri House of Representatives Todd Richardson , (R-Poplar Bluff) Speaker, Missouri

As the 99th General Assembly convenes in what might be an historic year for Missouri politics, Statehouse Blend Missouri sits down with state senators from both sides of the aisle to find out what to expect from the 2017 legislative session. Sen. Ryan Silvey ( R-Kansas City ) and Sen. Jason Holsman ( D-Kansas City ) talk about the inner workings of the Missouri Senate, right-to-work, and ethics reform. Guests: Sen. Jason Holsman , ( D-Kansas City ), Missouri Senate Sen. Ryan Silvey ​, ( R-Kansas