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Police officers asked Republicans not to pass this dangerous law, and the Republicans passed it anyway.
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Breaking: SCOTUS rejects Missouri’s request to let it enforce its “Second Amendment Preservation Act” during its appeal of injunction barring it from enforcing the act. Only Thomas notes he would have granted the state’s request. Gorsuch, w Alito, notes the injunction’s limits.
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Josh Hawley has tried to screw over union members in Missouri ever since “Right to Work.” Times have changed but Hawley hasn’t.
F*** Josh Hawley!
Go back to Virginia, Scab.
Despite past labor positions, Sen. Josh Hawley pledges autoworker support in Wentzville
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The MO Senate has passed a 3yr FRA. This version has NO LANGUAGE banning birth control & NO LANGUAGE defunding providers. Good work by all involved, especially the Senate Women who removed the list of birth control from the final bill.
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If Joe Biden leads an insurrection to overthrow an election that he clearly lost he should be thrown off the ballot.
The GOP is now a cult
Facts don’t matter to them anymore.
Authoritarian governments do this, no facts, just undying loyalty to a Supreme Leader
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Missouri has made being a teacher very difficult 🧵 1/4
We have the lowest pay in the nation, and we have statewide politicians who gin up fake culture wars, sue school districts to boost their campaigns, and dictate reading material while leaving educators caught in the middle.
There are more than 140 school districts this year who have a four-day week due to a lack of teachers. Independence will be the largest district in the state to implement a shorten school week.
#moleg
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Being in the super minority in Jeff City is tremendously difficult, we lose everyday, we fight the good fight to come up short most of the time. But every now and then you get see a real life impact of the legislation you work on/pass and today is one of those days.
#moleg
Breaking News: A judge on Tuesday granted Jackson County prosecutors’ motion to exonerate Kevin Strickland in a 1978 triple murder and ordered his immediate release.
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The Senate Democratic Caucus will not support legislation blocking birth control for women.
Full stop.
#moleg
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@Eric_Schmitt
@JoeBiden
Don’t sue me but I like a President who knows where Missouri is.
#BuildBackBetter
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Please join me in sending prayers for a speedy recovery for my friend and colleague State Rep. Joe Runions. Encourage people to
#StayHome
and let’s get all our health care workers all the supplies and equipment they need to fight this immediately.
UPDATE: This is a photo of State Rep. Joe Runions, D-Grandview, that he asked to be shared with Capitol reporters. It's from Thursday at Kansas City's St. Joseph Hospital. He has a confirmed case of COVID-19 and worries hospitals will run out of supplies.
@crystal_quade
#moleg
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Nice record you got there.
Be a shame if something happened to it.
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Please DO NOT send pictures of your children or anybody else’s children to the state government to bolster the big government Covid database that the attorney general is compiling.
The Attorney General IS from the government, he is NOT here to help.
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This dangerous law is another example of Republicans’ inability to govern. Whether it’s the Republicans’ dysfunction in Congress or them turning their back on Missouri law enforcement, we are watching the Republican Party unravel in real time.
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I am beyond grateful to the
@kcpolice
& First Responders who helped get me & countless others to safety today. We shouldn’t have to live like this. We need common sense gun safety laws & we need them now. It’s not about politics, it’s about the kind of world we want for our kids.
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Since Day One, Democrats have said this law was unconstitutional, and I am glad the United States Supreme Court has stopped Republicans from enforcing it.
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This is an absolute game changer for women in Missouri and for the restoration of Reproductive Rights. Every person who worked to get this done deserves to be lauded. Hell of a job.
See you in November 😎😎😎
This morning,
@Missourians4CF
and the
@aclu_mo
dropped off more than 380,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office in hopes of asking voters later this year to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban.
#moleg
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Of all the articles, quotes, twitter bombs, Facebook posts being tossed around … this is hands down the most accurate recap of this past week in Jeff City.
#moleg
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Eric Greitens is the same person today as he was yesterday. And last year. And in 2018. An abuser then. An abuser now. The Republican Party is clutching their last pearl as they feign surprise by a man who duct taped a victim in the basement of his family home years ago.
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Pleased to have bipartisan support for
#SB652
to bring the
@FIFAWorldCup
to
@KCMO
. Thank you
@LtGovMikeKehoe
, the
#KC
@Chiefs
&
@Royals
, and everyone who testified today. With a $695 MILLION economic impact, securing these games would be a huge win for the entire state.
#moleg
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So very excited to have
@TracyMcCreery
in the Missouri State Senate. One of the hardest working candidates I’ve known. She is a great public servant and will be a great Senator!
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Missouri has lost a trailblazer and icon with the passing of Jean Carnahan. The first woman to represent the Show-Me State in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Carnahan gave our state hope and vision in one of its darkest hours. My thoughts and prayers are with the Carnahan family. 🙏🙏🙏
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As a parent I don’t even know how to begin to tell my kids why they aren’t going to school today. This cannot be the new normal.
Thankful for our local and federal law enforcement working to stop this threat and our school districts for putting the safety of our children first.
Multiple Kansas City-area school districts cancel classes after FBI-warned unspecific mass shooting threat
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Hasn’t called & doesn’t need to. Senate Democrats will not be voting to suspend rules that would allow Republicans to more quickly push through a bill blocking birth control for women.
Pass a clean FRA
Senator
@DaveSchatz26
says some rules may have to be waived and says he'll work on details with Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader
@JohnJRizzo
(D-Independence). While the special session begins tomorrow at noon, little will happen, except the bill referral.
#moleg
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Tested negative for Covid yesterday, out of quarantine and heading back to the
#moleg
in the morning. Did I miss anything?
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I’m old enough to remember when people wanted to fire Eli Drinkwitz, “he’s not the guy.”
He just led Mizzou to one of the best seasons they’ve ever had!
Add in a great recruiting class coming in, the future is bright!
😎😎😎
M-I-Z!! Great win!
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KANSAS CITY!!! I feel incredibly confident in our chances today. We are ready to put
@KansasCity
on the world stage in our bid for the
@FIFAWorldCup
. Deeply appreciate all who supported our work to put us in the running. Expecting big news today!
#WorldCup2026
#WorldCupKansasCity
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Running for office is incredibly demanding for candidates, their family, and friends. I applaud everyone who put themselves out there to be ridiculed in the public arena in what has, unfortunately, become a toxic environment designed to keep good people on the bench.
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So incredibly proud of my wife
@lindsayjrunnels
for all the years of hard work she and the entire team at
@The_MIP
put in to make today possible and free an innocent man. Lamar Johnson gets to resume the life that should have never been taken from him.
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Help us build a bigger firewall against MAGA Extremism.
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Earlier this week, Missouri DHSS activated a statewide hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus): The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can be reached at 877-435-8411
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Family is now fully vaccinated, wife and I are boosted as well. Be safe out there and take care of yourself and your family. Thank you science and all of those in the overworked healthcare community, especially at
@UHKCMO
.
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Gotta be the greatest playoff game ever played. Totally exceeded all the hype and expectations.
@NFL
@Chiefs
@BuffaloBills
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Missouri must continue raising teacher pay & treating teachers like the important professionals that they are before the damage becomes permanent. Right now, our schools are forced to move the goal posts instead of having what they need to move our state and our kids forward. 3/4
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This morning I took a home BinaxNow & tested positive for a breakthrough case. I’m glad my vaccination & booster have kept my symptoms almost nonexistent. As was said yesterday, Omicron will find just about everybody. Vaccinations are critical to getting through this. Stay safe.
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On a personal note.
As much as we love our kids’ school and teachers, my wife and I will be having some hard conversations about keeping them in a school district that doesn’t value a 5 day work/school week.
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Tonight we offer toasted ravioli to the baseball gods, as the state of Missouri in unison roots for the
@Cardinals
in the
#WildCardGame
. Good luck STL, hit’em where they ain’t.
@JacobHummel
@scottfaughn
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As a result, teachers are leaving/retiring with no replacements.
To keep what we have left, school districts like Independence are going to four day weeks to make up for low pay and low morale. It will not work. 2/4
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Grateful to have the confidence of
@walshgina
and the
@MoSenDems
to lead this caucus. I have big shoes to fill. While our leadership may be changing, our priorities will not; fighting for working families, affordable healthcare, safe neighborhoods and good schools.
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If the Pro Tem correctly rules that the pending amendment is outside the scope of the call, and that ruling is challenged, I know I have 10 votes to support the ruling. The integrity of the senate cannot be fodder for political extremists. This isn’t a game.
#moleg
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This is a tough one. Ian was one of the good guys, his passing was a shock. I’ll be praying for his family as they’ve lost him way too early in life. Terrible loss for anyone who knew him and called him friend. Godspeed Ian
🙏🙏🙏
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Another act of senseless gun violence w/ a child as the victim. My prayers are with this young man and his family. Americans are tired of these horrible situations playing out in neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, etc. Enough is enough. IT’S THE GUNS.
#moleg
Family members of Ralph Yarl, the teen who they say was shot twice while trying to pick up his siblings in Kansas City, have started a fundraiser to help with his medical bills.
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Thank you
@POTUS
and
@FLOTUS
for an amazing day for our family at the
@WhiteHouse
#EasterEggRoll
yesterday. An incredible experience we won’t soon forget.
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THREAD: A perfect example of where the Missouri Republican Party is at: The current Pro Tem of the Senate, Dave Schatz, is being ‘canceled’ by the GOP Trump Wing because Sen Schatz actually did something to fix our roads & bridges 1/6
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Sofia: You want to color with me Dad?
Dad: Why not? Not going anywhere for a while.
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Proud to report that
#SB652
to bring the
@FIFAWorldCup
to
@KCMO
has received initial approval in the Senate. 1 more vote then it goes to the House. W/ a $695 MILLION economic impact, bringing these games to
#MO
would be a huge win for all. Glad to have support of
@LtGovMikeKehoe
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Such an amazing day, we're
bringing the
#WorldCup2026
to
@KansasCity
! So grateful for all
the hard work by
@MikeLKehoe
Dr. Jon Patterson|
@KurtisGregory51
@kathynelson_KC
@MDChiefs
and so many more. When we
work together amazing things
can happen.
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In May, the Senate Democrats approved targeted tax relief for working families by giving a $500 check to single filers & a $1000 check to married couples. The Governor vetoed it. We’ll carefully review his new proposal to ensure it helps working families & is fiscally responsible
Join us LIVE on Facebook as we hold a press conference at 2pm to announce details regarding the upcoming special session on the extension of key agricultural tax credits and permanent income tax relief.
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Thank you to
@s_webber
, the hardest working
@MoDemParty
Chair I’ve ever known. He criss-crossed the state countless times, recruiting candidates, getting out a message, and dedicated himself to Missouri. Your efforts are not lost on me, or anyone who appreciates hard work.
Headed to my last meeting as Chair of Missouri Democrats.
In awe of all our Team has done over the last two years, thankful for everyone who helped do the work, grateful for the opportunity to serve.
#ShowMeDems
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During a deadly pandemic, Republican legislators refused to uphold the will of the people who voted to expand healthcare to working families. Thankfully, the
#MOSupremeCourt
has righted that wrong.
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Nice!!
Look at the Senator from Clay!!
Nailed it!
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Today we celebrate the man from Independence.
Happy Truman Day!
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Right-wing cancel culture is out of control. Missouri Republicans have bullied
@mostateparks
into erasing history from the Capitol Museum. I am glad
@SenGregRazer
is bringing attention to this issue & fully support his work to end discrimination against
#LGBTQ
Missourians.
#moleg
Sen.
@gregrazer
said he was “extremely disappointed and angry” that the exhibit was prematurely removed and is leading the charge to find out just what happened to have the display taken down.
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#mogov
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So happy and excited for my friend
@gcmitts
. She will be an outstanding administrative law judge. The state is lucky to have her and I applaud
@GovParsonMO
for making a great choice. Good luck in your new endeavor.
Parson administration names former Democratic legislator an administrative law judge by
@JackSuntrup
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Never in a million years did I think I’d “like” a
@BillEigel
post, but here we are.
Glad
@JayAshcroftMO
is bringing Democrats and Freedom Caucus Republicans together when it comes to supporting our Veterans.
I stand with our Veterans
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@Kip_Kendrick
is one of the nicest and most honorable people I have ever met, Boone County would be lucky to have him as presiding commissioner. If you or anyone you know live in Boone County please give him your vote, you won't regret it.
#teamkip
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With less than 24 hours left to pass as FY24 budget, the
#moleg
Senate was deadlocked over debate on a landfill.
Mayor
@QuintonLucasKC
came through for KC and took action to protect residents AND clear the path for the budget’s passage. I appreciate his work & leadership.
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The latest Republican attempt to block and delay Medicaid Expansion has failed. The State must begin enrolling eligible ppl and they must begin now. Let’s be clear: Healthcare for working families is a good thing. Glad to see Eric Schmitt’s losing streak continue.
#moleg
#MOSEN
In the Medicaid expansion case, Judge Beetem just now entered Judgment in favor of Plaintiffs (as the SCOMO instructed). He also issued an immediate injunction prohibiting the state from denying enrollment to the expanded population or treating them differently.
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I think this ad hits differently for girl dads like me. My daughters have never been excited to watch
@Chiefs
games with me until
@taylorswift13
started coming to Arrowhead and I’m so grateful for the change and I’ll forever be a
#Swiftie
because of it
#SuperBowl
#ChiefsKingdom
Cetaphil’s super bowl commercial about the taylor swift effect is actually so sweet 🥹
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Jackson County - 3 different congressional districts? 😂😂
Rep.
@NickBSchroer
is up first with an amended version of the map. It splits Jackson County/Kansas City into three districts but keeps St. Charles County together.
#moleg
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Take a number, I’m booked until May.
Opinion | The next President of Harvard needs "the rizz".
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The idea that a person can only succeed b/c of their spouse is insulting, misogynistic & archaic. Highly skilled people should not be disqualified b/c their spouse is successful. I don’t know
@beckycordero
but I wish her luck in growing MO’s crucially important export market.
Wife of top aide to Gov. Mike Parson lands director job with state-funded nonprofit
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I’m a little biased because he’s one of my best friends but whatever the Labor community is paying
@JacobHummel
it’s not enough, he and
@elizabeth_zerr
worked tirelessly behind the scenes all session to protect working families and the initiative petition process.
#grateful
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One last showing of Elf before Santa comes by.
Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄🎁🎅🏻
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Today Kansas City and Toronto did the one thing you don't do. Straight up messed with Texas.
#TakeTheCrown
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@KurtEricksonPD
@stltoday
Could not agree more with
@elijahhaahr
. Daughter
#2
was born in Sept. not one question about my job performance.
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Labor Unions are key to a strong middle class & growing economy. As billionaires try to take every dollar & hoard it all, Labor Unions are on the front lines of making sure workers get their fair share of the success THEY created. We can’t survive if only 1% has 99% of the money.
BREAKING: The UAW has reached a new contract agreement with Ford - WSJ
Ford has agreed to give factory workers a 25% wage increase over the life of the agreement, including a 11% bump in the first year. The wage increase would bump the top pay for assembly line workers from
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Odd seeing a former GOP
President on the mound and not in a courtroom, but a welcome change of pace.
#WorldSeries
🇺🇸⚾️🇺🇸⚾️
Former President George W. Bush delivers the first pitch before Game 1 of the
#WorldSeries
in Texas.
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Really proud of the hard work my colleague
@BrianWilliamsMO
has put into this bill. Let’s get these much needed reforms done.
A proposed bill in Missouri would allow deadly force against protesters. State Sen.
@BrianWilliamsMO
is fighting to strike it down & has proposed his own bill aimed at stricter guidelines for police accountability. Why? “George Floyd could have easily been me.“
#velshi
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-Are you a proud boy?
-Do you do your own research?
-Looking to ban birth control?
-Want to put guns in schools?
-Avoiding a congressional subpoena?
-Are you Rudy Giuliani?
This party isn’t for you.
Everyone else!
Come have a beer
& fight fascism!
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Letting 114 local prosecutors each read the law differently is chaos & puts women’s lives at risk
Voters will respond to
#SCOTUS
in Nov but right now a doctor or pharmacist needs guidance on how to proceed & it needs to be in law. That’s what Dems are for b/c it’s what
#MO
needs
.
@GovParsonMO
says there will not be a special session to address medical emergencies. Democratic leaders
@crystal_quade
&
@JohnJRizzo
sent a letter to Parson Monday asking him for a session to protect birth control & address ectopic pregnancies.
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Huge shoutout to
@kathynelson_KC
and
@GeorgeGuastello
for creating the outstanding showcase of Kansas City for the
#NFLDraft
Their hard work showing off the best of KC hasn’t gone unnoticed. Great work!
Hoping Quentin Johnston is a new member of
@Chiefs
tonight!
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Special thanks to
@repcleaver
for his support of the infrastructure bill that will create good paying jobs in
#MO
& make historic investments in our future. As the only U.S. House member from
#MO
to support working people w/ this bill, he is delivering real results for our state.
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I’d like to take minute and give a hat tip to
@RyanSilvey
. The results tonight show that he did an amazing job representing his constituency to win as a Republican and get re-elected to the same seat a Dem just won by 19.
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They will not stop with
#ROE
. Missouri has always been a test case for GOP extremism. What has happened here will happen everywhere soon. American women need to know the GOP is coming for your birth control. They are coming for your clinics. They are coming for ALL your rights.
JUST IN: Thomas calls for overturning precedents on contraceptives, LGBTQ rights
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Putin is a killer & a tyrant. As his forces are fought abroad, we must also cut off his finances at home. Proud to vote to stop Missouri’s public retirement investments from going to Russia. Economic sanctions work, hurt Putin, and protect American lives.
#WeStandWithUkraine
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#SuperBowlLV
is about the Past vs the Future, and the Future plays for the
@Chiefs
. To celebrate,
@LtGovMikeKehoe
& I placed a wager w/
@SenJanetCruz
&
@WiltonSimpson
in the
@FLSenate
. We look forward to enjoying Florida’s finest after
#ChiefsKingdom
wins the Lombardi (again)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to an exceptional American hero.
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I deeply appreciate the trust & responsibility my colleagues have placed in me. Voters are tired of the extremism & radical ideas coming from the MAGA party. Senate Dems are ready to return
#MO
to a place with great schools, & safe streets, where women are treated as equals.
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