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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of May 9, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses some of the highlights of the final week of the 2016 regular legislative session, as well as the entire session, which will officially end at 6 p.m. today (Friday, May 13). (8:07) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of May 9, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says House Bill 1646 would establish the Missouri Civics Education Initiative. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery also says he sponsored a bill that would let a method of turning wastewater into drinking water go statewide. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery adds the Missouri Legislature passed some measures he didn’t think would be tackled. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery says he wants a regulated energy industry. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of May 2, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 586, which was vetoed this week. The veto was then overridden by the Missouri General Assembly. The measure will change the definition of “current operating expenditures” and “state adequacy target” for the purposes of state funding and applies the definition of “average daily attendance” to charter schools. He also talks about House Bill 1891, which was vetoed earlier this year. The Missouri House of Representatives has overridden the veto and sent the measure back to the Missouri Senate. The proposal would create new provisions of law relating to labor organizations. (2:48) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of May 2, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the veto of Senate Bill 586 was overridden the same day it was vetoed. The veto was then overridden by the Missouri General Assembly. The measure will change the definition of “current operating expenditures” and “state adequacy target” for the purposes of state funding and applies the definition of “average daily attendance” to charter schools. (:26) |
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| Senator Emery adds the need for this new law came about because the caps on gambling receipts haven’t worked. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery also says House Bill 1891 was vetoed earlier this year. The Missouri House of Representatives has overridden the veto and sent the measure back to the Missouri Senate. The proposal would create new provisions of law relating to labor organizations. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says he believes public sector unions cause like-minded groups to battle each other unnecessarily. (:29) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of April 25, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 847, which would modify provisions relating to the collateral source rule and provides that parties may introduce evidence of the actual cost, rather than the value, of the medical care rendered. This measure has been sent to the executive branch. He also talks about Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would have put religious freedom language on a future ballot. The resolution did not pass through a Missouri House committee earlier this week. Senator Emery also discusses Senate Concurrent Resolution 50, which would designate the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This resolution has been sent to the Missouri House of Representatives. (5:42) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of April 25, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says Senate Bill 847, which would modify provisions relating to the collateral source rule and provides that parties may introduce evidence of the actual cost, rather than the value, of the medical care rendered, is now on its way to the executive branch. (:26) |
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| Senator Emery adds Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would have put religious freedom language on a future ballot, was rejected by a Missouri House of Representatives committee. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery also says Senate Concurrent Resolution 50, which would designate the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, has been sent to the Missouri House of Representatives. (:24) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of April 18, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 612, which was sent to the Missouri House of Representatives on April 21. The measure would modify the law relating to the offense of illegal reentry. He also talks about the Fiscal Year 2017 state operating budget and the supplemental budget for the current fiscal year. Missouri’s next fiscal year will start on July 1.(6:10) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of April 18, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says Missouri senators sent Senate Bill 612 to the Missouri House of Representatives on April 21. The measure would modify the law relating to the offense of illegal reentry. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery adds people want to use certain terminology when referring to those who are in this country illegally. (:34) |
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| Senator Emery also says lawmakers have sent the Fiscal Year 2017 Missouri operating budget to the executive branch. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says before the Missouri Senate finished that, members gave final approval to the supplemental budget for the current fiscal year. (:28) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of April 11, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Resolutions 1793 and 1794, both of which issue summons for two individuals to appear before the Missouri Senate, and Senate Bill 996, legislation that would exclude funds designated by taxpayers in an urban district as local early childhood education funds from the local tax revenue calculation used to provide funding to charter schools that have declared themselves as a local educational agency.(6:45) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of April 11, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the Missouri Senate passed Senate Resolutions 1793 and 1794, both of which issue summons for two individuals to appear before the Missouri Senate. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery adds he’s confident the two people will appear. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery also says he’s concerned with Senate Bill 996, which was sent to the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday. This is legislation that would exclude funds designated by taxpayers in an urban district as local early childhood education funds from the local tax revenue calculation used to provide funding to charter schools that have declared themselves as a local educational agency. (:32) |
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| Senator Emery says he has doubts about the effectiveness of preschool. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of April 4, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses sMissouri’s Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget, which received Missouri Senate approval yesterday. (3:58) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of April 4, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the Missouri Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget for the state. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery adds the final product will go to the governor. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery also says next, Missouri Senate and House negotiators will meet. (:27) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of March 28, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 623, a measure that would — upon voter approval — raise the tax on motor fuel from 17 cents to 22.9 cents per gallon. The proposal was given preliminary approval by Missouri senators this week.(4:21) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of March 28, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says originally, Senate Bill 623 did NOT seek a public vote. The measure that would — upon voter approval — raise the tax on motor fuel from 17 cents to 22.9 cents per gallon. (:38) |
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| Senator Emery adds putting the proposal on the ballot was his other preference. (:27) |
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| Senator Emery also says he did support an amendment that was offered on Senate Bill 623, but was later rejected. (:17) |
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| Senator Emery says Senate Bill 623 still needs another vote before it could move to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of March 14, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 1096, which would change provisions pertaining to non-participating manufacturers in the Master Settlement Agreement, and Senate Bill 1028, which seeks to modify provisions relating to ratemaking for public utilities. Both of these measures were heard in committee this week. Senator Emery also previews Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget, which will be debated by the Missouri Senate in the coming weeks.(3:29) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of March 14, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the primary focus for most Missouri senators this week was two lengthy committee hearings. (:18) |
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| Senator Emery also says Senate Bill 1096, which would change provisions pertaining to non-participating manufacturers in the Master Settlement Agreement, was heard in the Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. (:21) |
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| Senator Emery adds the other measure was Senate Bill 1028, which seeks to modify provisions relating to ratemaking for public utilities. This proposal was heard in the Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says Senator Emery says next up for Missouri senators will be the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of March 7, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would — upon voter approval — prohibit the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to take part in same sex marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious beliefs. (4:45) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of March 7, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says debate lasted 39 hours on Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would — upon voter approval — prohibit the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to take part in same sex marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious beliefs. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery adds there is a growing debate, nationally, over right and wrong. (:32) |
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| Senator Emery also says this resolution comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. (:28) |
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| Senator Emery says both state and the federal government have regulated marriage. (:28) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Feb. 29, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses Senate Bill 609, which was heard by the Missouri Senate Education Committee on March 3. The measure would establish the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. (4:29) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Feb. 29, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the Missouri Senate started working on the student transfer issue last year. (:27) |
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| Senator Emery adds some Missouri 4-H members were at the Capitol this week. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery also says the amount of federal overreach is staggering, especially in relation to private property rights. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery says we have allowed the federal government to step way outside of its constitutional limits. (:32) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Feb. 22, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses discussing Senate Bill 930, which would require the Missouri State Board of Education to assign classification designations to individual attendance centers; Senate Bill 767, a measure that would require public colleges and universities to post certain course information on their Web sites; and Senate Bill 890, legislation that would require a person who has been found guilty of driving while intoxicated to complete a victim impact program approved by the court. (6:24) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Feb. 22, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says he has filed legislation similar to Senate Bill 930, which would require the Missouri State Board of Education to assign classification designations to individual attendance centers, for two or three years. (:27) |
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| Senator Emery adds grades work for students. Why not for school buildings? (:28) |
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| Senator Emery also says Senate Bill 767, a measure that would require public colleges and universities to post certain course information on their Web sites, was voted “do pass” by a Missouri Senate committee this week. (:33) |
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| Senator Emery says he sponsors Senate Bill 890, legislation that would require a person who has been found guilty of driving while intoxicated to complete a victim impact program approved by the court. (:27) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Feb. 15, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discussesdiscussing the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; Senate Bill 678, which would allow a court to place a person on electronic monitoring with victim notification if a person has been charged with — or found guilty of — violating an order of protection; and Senate Bill 847, which seeks to modify provisions relating to the collateral source rule and provide that parties could introduce evidence of the actual cost — rather than the value — of the medical care rendered. (7:23) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Feb. 15, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death came as a shock. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery adds Senate Bill 678, which would allow a court to place a person on electronic monitoring with victim notification if a person has been charged with — or found guilty of — violating an order of protection, has been heard in committee. (:28) |
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| Senator Emery also says his proposal would help to find someone who had violated an order of protection. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says Missouri senators spent hours debating Senate Bill 847, which seeks to modify provisions relating to the collateral source rule and provide that parties could introduce evidence of the actual cost — rather than the value — of the medical care rendered, on Tuesday into Wednesday (Feb. 16 & 17). (:31) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Feb. 8, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on EPA regulations against coal.(6:24) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Feb. 8, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the EPA’s plan to make coal nearly impossible to use. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery adds implementing this proposal would have meant increases to electric rates no one would be able to afford. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery also says unfortunately, if this ruling stands, any damage already done by federal regulators would not be undone. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery says wind and solar power are not the answer. (:28) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Feb. 1, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses ethics reform legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and Senate Bill 720, which would require all public school restrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms to be designated for and used by male or female students only. (6:27) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Feb. 1, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says there are several bills aimed at ethics reform, mostly based on some things that happened at the Capitol last year. He adds the approach seems to be to “do something,” even if it’s wrong. (:32) |
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| Senator Emery adds voters can check any elected official’s activities online. (:27) |
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| Senator Emery also says he sponsors Senate Bill 720, which would require all public school restrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms to be designated for and used by male or female students only. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says his proposal would simply define parameters for school districts. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Jan. 25, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusseshis reaction to this week’s State of the Judiciary speech from Missouri’s chief justice, gubernatorial appointments and Senate Bill 572, which was passed by Missouri senators this week. The measure would modify provisions relating to municipal courts.(8:06) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Jan. 25, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says lawmakers heard the annual State of the Judiciary address from Missouri’s chief Supreme Court justice. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery also says the Missouri Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee heard several appointees that were made during the interim, which is the time between regular legislative sessions. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery adds Missouri senators have passed Senate Bill 572, which would modify provisions relating to municipal courts. (:29) |
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| Senator Emery says some people fear an over-regulation of Missouri towns through this type of legislation. (:30) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Jan. 18, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusseshis reaction to the governor’s annual budget address to Missouri lawmakers, more commonly known as the State of the State. (7:00) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Jan. 18, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says lawmakers heard the annual State of the State address on Jan. 20. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery adds, with some exceptions in certain departments, the number of state employees is down. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery also says, when talking about the state’s economy, there’s a different perspective. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery says spending is up in Missouri. (:32) |
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| The audio below is a full-length interview with Sen. Emery — also available as a podcast — for the week of Jan. 11, 2016. |
| Senator Emery discusses how the Second Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly is progressing, his concerns with the federally mandated Real ID Act and the latest Executive Order issued by the president, in relation to the Second Amendment. (7:10) |
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| The following cuts are taken from the above interview with Sen. Emery, for the week of Jan. 11, 2016. |
| Senator Emery says the Missouri Senate is starting on legislation faster than normal. (:31) |
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| Senator Emery adds a lot of people are concerned about Real ID. (:30) |
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| Senator Emery also says federal officials have changed their minds on Missouri driver’s licenses having limitations, in lieu of Real ID.(:27) |
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| Senator Emery says the president has issued more Executive Orders that relate to your right to keep and bear arms. (:29) |
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