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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of June 16, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses the governor’s announcement he has vetoed 10 measures that relate to taxes. These include Senate Bill 860, which Sen. Cunningham sponsored this year. (4:20) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of June 16, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says he's disappointed in the governor's decision to veto 10 bills that relate to taxes. His Senate Bill 860 is among those vetoed. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the claim was made that these measures were passed without any debate. (:26) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says he will ask for an override of the veto of Senate Bill 860. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham says he sees a continued move by the Missouri General Assembly to keep authoring bills similar to those vetoed by the governor last week. (:28) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of May 5, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses final passage of Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget; overriding the governor’s veto on Senate Bill 509 & 496, which will modify provisions relating to income taxes; and other legislation that was passed this week or could be considered next week. (4:36) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of May 5, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says the Missouri Senate and House worked together on the Fiscal Year 2015 Missouri operating budget. (:28) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the Missouri Legislature also overrode the governor’s veto on Senate Bill 509 & 496, which will modify provisions relating to income taxes. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says he handled House Bill 1217 in the Missouri Senate. (:34) |
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| Senator Cunningham says he believes a measure that would extend the wait time for an abortion in Missouri will also be debated again. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of April 28, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans; Senate Bill 525, which would modify provisions relating to food preparation and production; Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget; and House Bill 2238, which would allow the use of hemp extract for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. (3:34) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of April 28, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 694 would modify the law relating to payday loans. His measure has been passed by both the Missouri Senate and House. (:28) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds Senate Bill 525, which would modify provisions relating to food preparation and production, is also on its way to the executive branch. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says Missouri senators have passed their version of Missouri's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the Missouri Senate has also passed House Bill 2238, which would allow the use of hemp extract for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of April 21, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 860, which would create a sales and use tax exemption for used manufactured homes; Senate Bill 509, which would modify provisions relating to income taxes; and Missouri's Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget. (3:45) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of April 21, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says he is waiting on the Missouri House to debate Senate Bill 860, which would create a sales and use tax exemption for used manufactured homes. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the governor plans to veto Senate Bill 509, which would modify provisions relating to income taxes. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says if overriding the veto on SB 509 is not successful, a future income tax cut may go on a future ballot. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the Senate Appropriations Committee has finished its work on Missouri's Fiscal Year 2015 budget, and the full Missouri Senate could start debate next week. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of April 14, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 860, which would create a sales and use tax exemption for used manufactured homes; Senate Bill 509, which would modify provisions relating to income taxes; and the latest round of calls regarding Medicaid expansion. (2:56) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of April 14, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says the Missouri Senate passes Senate Bill 860, which would create a sales and use tax exemption for used manufactured homes. (:27) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds last year's attempt at cutting income taxes was vetoed by the governor. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says his office continues to get robo calls about Medicaid. (:24) |
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| The audio and video below is taken from the Missouri Senate floor on April 15, 2014, and features Sen. Cunningham presenting Senate Bill 860. |
| Senator Cunningham presents Senate Bill 860 on the floor of the Missouri Senate. The measure would create a sales and use tax exemption for used manufactured homes. (1:14) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of April 7, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 734, which would allow members of electric cooperatives to participate in certain meetings by mail or electronic means; Senate Bill 706, which would prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget; and Senate Joint Resolution 25, which would grant the Missouri General Assembly the power to limit by statute jury awards of noneconomic damages. (4:04) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of April 7, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Missouri senators pass Senate Bill 734, which would allow members of electric cooperatives to participate in certain meetings by mail or electronic means. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the Missouri Senate also passes Senate Bill 706, which would prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says the full Missouri Senate could soon see the Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget for the Show-Me State. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham says Missouri senators also spent time debating Senate Joint Resolution 25, which would grant the Missouri General Assembly the power to limit by statute jury awards of noneconomic damages. (:25) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of March 31, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses several tax-related measures making their way through the Missouri Senate, and his new role as chair of the Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee. (3:21) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of March 31, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 509 would cut taxes. The measure has received final Missouri Senate approval. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds another measure is Senate Bill 693, and a third seeks to tax gym memberships. Senator Cunningham added an amendment to this proposal. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says he now chairs the Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the panel holds the bulk of its hearings this time of year. (:19) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of March 24, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses upcoming budget debates; Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans; Senate Bill 526, which would require the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation to develop and maintain a workers' compensation claims database; and some of the issues that could be debated in the remaining weeks of session. (2:19) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of March 24, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Missouri senators are now waiting on the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. (:15) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans, is now in the Missouri House. (:23) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says Senate Bill 526, which would require the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation to develop and maintain a workers' compensation claims database, is in the House. (:22) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the final seven weeks of the Second Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly are here. (:29) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of March 10, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 491, which would modify provisions relating to criminal law, and his expectations for the remainder of the legislative session. (3:05) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of March 10, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says it's been 35 years since Missouri's criminal code was last updated. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds rewriting the code requires a lengthy bill. (:23) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says there's still lots to do in the second half of the legislative session. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham says Medicaid reform remains a big topic for lawmakers. (:05) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of March 3, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 666, which would create an income tax credit equal to .75 percent of the value of a taxpayer's residential real property; Senate Bill 509, which would modify provisions relating to income taxes; Senate Bill 723, which would raise the cap on the amount of revenue bonds that may be issued and limit the use of funds to renovation of existing buildings; and upcoming budget debate. (4:18) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of March 3, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 666 would create an income tax credit equal to .75 percent of the value of a taxpayer's residential real property. He adds Senate Bill 509 would modify provisions relating to income taxes. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds there are differing thoughts on how any tax cuts should be handled. (:25) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says the Missouri Senate may get the Fiscal Year 2015 budget from the Missouri House earlier than normal. (:34) |
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| Senator Cunningham says when revenues rise, more people want a "piece of the pie." (:31) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of Feb. 24, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 525, which would modify provisions relating to food preparation and production; and Senate Bill 493, which would modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. Both measures have been approved by the Missouri Senate. (2:55) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Feb. 24, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 525 has been sent to the Missouri House. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds there should more time, this legislative session, to get his measure through the House. (:13) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says Senate Bill 493 has passed the Missouri Senate. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the same cooperation will continue in the Missouei Senate. (:13) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of Feb. 17, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans; and Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, which urges the National Park Service to not take action on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways general management plan, and for the Department of the Interior to negotiate the return of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to the state. Both measures have passed the Missouri Senate. (3:31) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Feb. 17, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 694 has passed the Missouri Senate and now moves to the Missouri House. (:22) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds passage of this measure would mean no more rollovers. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 has passed the Missouri Senate. (:33) |
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| Senator Cunningham says now, the question becomes, "Will the federal government listen?" (:28) |
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| The audio and video below is taken from the Missouri Senate floor on Feb. 18, 2014, and features Sen. Cunningham presenting Senate Bill 694. |
| Senator Cunningham presents Senate Bill 694 on the floor of the Missouri Senate. The measure would modify the law relating to payday loans. (3:50) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham — also available via podcast — for the week of Feb. 10, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses the latest on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the truth about what is contained in Senate Bill 613. (5:11) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Feb. 10, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says he's disappointed that the governor is siding with the federal government on taking over the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds no reason has been given as to why the executive branch believes this is a good idea. (:08) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says there's no truth to the recent alert from the National Rifle Association pertaining to Senate Bill 613. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the point of Senate Bill 613 is to reaffirm the Second Amendment is the law of the land. (:20) |
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| The audio and video below is taken from the Missouri Senate floor on Feb. 11, 2014, and features Sen. Cunningham presenting Senate Bill 526. |
| Senator Cunningham presents Senate Bill 526 on the floor of the Missouri Senate. The measure would require the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation to develop and maintain a workers' compensation claims database. (2:12) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham, also available via podcast, for the week of Feb. 3, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans. (3:16) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Feb. 3, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Bill 694 would modify the law relating to payday loans. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds his proposal would not affect interest rates connected to payday loans. (:28) |
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| The audio and video below is from the Senate Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee hearing from Feb. 3, 2014, and features Sen. Cunningham presenting Senate Bill 694. |
| Senator Cunningham presents Senate Bill 694, which would modify the law relating to payday loans. The measure was heard by the Senate Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee on Feb. 3. (4:03) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham, also available via podcast, for the week of Jan. 27, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Resolution 1168, which urges the United States Department of Justice to investigate the price increase of propane, the price disparity of propane among storage facilities, and the supply shortage of propane available to consumers; and Senate Bill 507, which modify the gubernatorial appointment process for acting directors and the process for filling vacancies in certain state public offices. (4:28) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Jan. 27, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says Senate Resolution 1168, which urges the United States Department of Justice to investigate the price increase of propane, the price disparity of propane among storage facilities, and the supply shortage of propane available to consumers. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds rural areas are affected most by the propane shortage and high prices. (:20) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says there is currently one vacancy in the Missouri Senate and several in the Missouri House. (:32) |
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| Senator Cunningham says there's another reason it's difficult to keep boards and commissions staffed. (:31) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham, also available via podcast, for the week of Jan. 20, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses his reaction to the annual budget address from the governor, which was delivered on Jan. 21. (2:59) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Jan. 20, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says now, the Legislature has to pour through the governor's budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2015. (:28) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the differences in the Consensus Revenue Estimate will probably be the biggest sticking point between lawmakers and the governor. (:13) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says he agrees with the governor on money for education. (:30) |
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| Senator Cunningham says there are unaccredited schools in Kansas City and St. Louis. (:27) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham, also available via podcast, for the week of Jan. 13, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, which urges the National Park Service to not take action on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways general management plan, and for the Department of the Interior to negotiate the return of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to the state. (4:06) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Jan. 13, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says the Department of the Interior regulates the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Every 20 years, they develop a new plan. Senator Cunningham says there are currently three potential plans and one that would take no action. (:35) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds the federal government wants to close access points. They claim the riverways are getting too much use. (:31) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says the public comment period has been extended to mid-February. It had been set to expire on Jan. 10, 2014. (:26) |
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| The audio and video below is from the Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee hearing from Jan. 14, 2014, and features Sen. Cunningham presenting Senate Bill 526. |
| Senator Cunningham presents Senate Bill 526 to the Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee. His measure would require the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation to develop and maintain a workers' compensation claims database. (2:29) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Cunningham, also available via podcast, for the week of Jan. 6, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham discusses some of his priorities for the 2014 legislative session. The session started this week. (4:06) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the interview above with Sen. Cunningham, for the week of Jan. 6, 2014. |
| Senator Cunningham says the Second Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly is underway. (:19) |
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| Senator Cunningham adds economic development remains a major issue for Missouri senators. (:29) |
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| Senator Cunningham also says he has his own legislation he's hopeful to see passed this year. (:28) |
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| Senator Cunningham says the governor's revenue estimate for the Fiscal Year 2015 state budget does not match the estimate made by the Senate or House. (:30) |
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