Media Archive - Senator Rusty Black
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May 2023
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for May 1
Monday, May 1, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget, and House Joint Resolution 43, which would let voters decide on changes to initiative petitions. Both passed the Missouri Senate last week.
April 2023
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of April 17
Friday, April 21, 2023Deadlines are rapidly approaching.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of April 17
Friday, April 21, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget, plus House Bill 992 and Senate Bill 568, both of which relate to the construction of electric transmission facilities.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of April 10
Tuesday, April 18, 2023This week, the Missouri Senate will focus on crafting their version of the state’s budget.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of April 10
Friday, April 14, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses Senate Bill 75, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to public school retirement systems, and his work on the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee and the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget.
March 2023
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of March 27
Friday, March 31, 2023Stopping the Next Grain Belt Express
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of March 20
Friday, March 24, 2023The Missouri Senate gaveled into session at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 20, and wouldn’t adjourn until approximately 8 a.m. the next day.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of March 13
Thursday, March 16, 2023As we have reached the halfway point in the Missouri legislative session, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 27
Friday, March 3, 2023We approach the halfway mark of the legislative session.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 27
Friday, March 3, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses Senate Bills 45 & 90, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet; Senate Bill 133, a measure that would create an income tax deduction for certain dependents; and House Joint Resolution 43, which — upon voter approval — would modify provisions for constitutional amendments.
February 2023
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 20
Friday, February 24, 2023The eighth week of the legislative session comes to an end.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 13
Friday, February 17, 2023The seventh week of the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly comes to an end.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 13
Friday, February 17, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses several different pieces of legislation moving through the process this year, including his Senate Bill 75. This measure would modify provisions relating to public school retirement systems.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 6
Friday, February 10, 2023Great Northwest Days
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 6
Friday, February 10, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses this week’s Great Northwest Days at the Capitol; Senate Bill 21, legislation that seeks to modify the duration of unemployment benefits based on the unemployment rate; his role on the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee; and Senate Bill 75, a measure that would modify provisions relating to public school retirement systems.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 30
Friday, February 3, 2023Easing Restraints on Missourians’ Lives
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 30
Friday, February 3, 2023Senator Rusty Black discusses Senate Bill 76, legislation that seeks to repeal certain provisions pertaining to foreign ownership of agricultural land; Senate Bill 51, a measure that would modify provisions relating to physical therapists; and his work on the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee.
January 2023
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 23
Friday, January 27, 2023Moving Legislation through the Process
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 16
Friday, January 20, 2023Learning the State of the State
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 9
Friday, January 13, 2023Learning Our Committee Assignments
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 2
Friday, January 6, 2023Representing Northwest Missouri