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| The video clip below is from the Senate's retirement ceremony held in conjuction with the Legislature's annual veto session on Sept. 15, 2010. |
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Speaking for the last time on the floor of the Missouri Senate, Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields shares with his colleauges his thoughts about serving in the Legislature over the last 20 years and his appreciation for serving with numerous lawmakers — both past and present — who make up the diverse body of the Missouri General Assembly.
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| The audio clips below are from a press conference with reporters after senators adjourned during special session on July 1, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields talks about actions taken by Missouri senators last week, as the First Extraordinary Session of the 95th General Assembly continues. He says he thinks data centers are important. They were added in the House to House Bill 2. Senator Shields adds asking for an expanded special session may not be the answer.
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Senator Charlie Shields adds House Bill 2 remains in a Senate committee. He says there is a way the Missouri Senate can work around that.
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Senator Charlie Shields says both the Manufacturing Jobs Act (House Bill 2) and state employee pension reform (House Bill 1) are tied together for the extraordinary session, even though they're not normally related.
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Senator Charlie Shields also says pension reform could save the state millions of dollars.
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| The video and audio clips below are from an impromptu press conference with reporters after senators adjourned during special session on June 24, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields talks about the expected time line for the First Special Session of the 95th General Assembly, Second Regular Session.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields also discusses how House Bill 1, state pension reform for new employees (similar to Senate Bill 1), and House Bill 2, the Manufacturing Jobs Act, are tied together.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields explains how the state of Missouri must change its pension system for new employees if state government wants to hire new workers in the future.
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| The video clip below is from closing remarks on the last day of the Second Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly May 14, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields addresses colleagues, friends and family on the last day of session. (Runtime 3:26) | Streaming Video |
| The audio clips below are from a media availability with Sen. Shields on May 10, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says there is still a lot to do in the remaining week of the legislative session. (Runtime :17) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says he's confident some of the Senate's Rebooting Government ideas will go on to the governor. (Runtime :30) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields adds there are some House bills senators don't agree with. (Runtime :13) | Streaming Audio |
| The audio clips below are from a media availability with Sen. Shields on May 3, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says the Missouri General Assembly is in its final two weeks of the 2010 legislative session. (Runtime :25) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says there's still time to get to Senate Bill 577, ethics reform. (Runtime :23) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says other items yet to be finished are related to the Missouri Senate's Rebooting Government efforts. (Runtime :20) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields also says another priority bill waits in the House. (Runtime :20) | Streaming Audio |
| The audio clips below are from a media availability with Sen. Shields on April 26, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says there is still a lot to do in the remaining three weeks of the legislative session. (Runtime :24) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says there are several options in regard to tax credits. (Runtime :31) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says there are several bills related to streamlining and restructuring state government that remain in the House. (Runtime :31) | Streaming Audio |
The audio clips below are from a media availability with Sen. Shields on April 12, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says changes may have to be made to Missouri's foundation funding formula in order to keep education spending on track. (Runtime :20) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says, in starting the budgeting process this year, the Senate is looking past fiscal year 2011. (Runtime :20) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields also says he would like to see changes made to education that allow school districts more flexibility. (Runtime :19) | Streaming Audio |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields also talks about potential changes that could come to the retirement system for state employees. (Runtime :28) | Streaming Audio |
The video and audio clips below are from a media
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The Missouri Senate dedicated a full work day to discuss ideas relating to the Senate's new "Rebooting Government" initiative. Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields talks about the days efforts.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields addresses his colleagues in the Senate about what to expect in the coming weeks and how some of these suggestions will be implemented into the rest of the legislative session.
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The video and audio clips below are from a media
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields discusses the need for a state constitutional amendment related to state's rights after recent health care legislation passed by the Federal Government.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields discusses what to expect during the Senate's new "Rebooting Government" work shops.
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| The video clip below is from Sen. Shields on the floor of the Missouri Senate on March 16, 2010. |
Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields announced the Senate will dedicate a full work day to discuss ideas relating to the Senate's new "Rebooting Government" initiative in lieu of holding committee hearings. The eight groups of four senators will consider categories including: Agriculture, Outdoors and Department of Natural Resources; Courts, Legal and Department of Public Safety; Education, General Government and Office of Administration; Retirement, Social Programs, Tax Structure and Transportation.
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| The audio clips below are from a media availability with Sen. Shields on March 1, 2010. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields discusses the need for streamlining and restructuring state government. He says the move comes after new revenue figures show a sharp decline during the current fiscal year.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields says the outlook doesn't improve over the next three or four years.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields adds this is the year to restructure and streamline state government.
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields also says a tax increase is not an option.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, members from both the Senate and House of Representatives gathered for a joint press conference to announce their shared priorities they plan to accomplish early in the legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields reinforces the call to protect taxpayers.
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| The audio clip below is from a conference call with Sen. Shields. |
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Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields discusses priorities for the Second Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly.
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