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The Missouri House of Representatives has approved HB 1481, a significant legislative initiative aimed at bolstering support for law enforcement in their crucial role of maintaining law and order …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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4/3/24
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Missouri House Advances Legislation to Prevent Medicaid Funding Going to Abortion Providers
We also took a stance for Pro-Life efforts in the Show-ME State this week by passing legislation aimed …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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3/20/24
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This week, the Missouri House passed HB 1749, proposing significant changes to the state’s initiative petition (IP) and referendum process. The legislation aims to amend the Constitution by …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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3/6/24
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In a significant move towards bolstering public safety and recognizing the sacrifice of law enforcement officers, a group of dedicated Missouri lawmakers and esteemed members of the law enforcement …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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2/21/24
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This week, Representative Tara Peters and I hosted business leaders, law enforcement, education officials & community members from Phelps County. There were able to visit with Senator Justin …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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2/14/24
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Currently, information and data obtained by a probation or parole officer is privileged information and not receivable in any court. This bill modifies that provision to allow an exception for the …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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2/7/24
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As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it is only natural to take a moment to reflect on the journey we have traveled over the past twelve months. The year 2023 has been filled with its share of …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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12/27/23
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The Missouri General Assembly is gearing up for the start of the 2024 legislative session, with House members beginning to reveal their plans and goals for the upcoming year. This year, members filed …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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12/20/23
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The last month has been very busy with meetings and working on legislation for 2024. I am working on legislation to support law enforcement, increase penalties for violent crimes, increase access to …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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11/8/23
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More than 60 bills passed through the Missouri General Assembly this year, and after receiving the signature from Missouri Governor Mike Parson, those bills have now become law, effective August 28, …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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9/13/23
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More than one month has passed by since the end of the legislative session. To date, the governor has acted on nine of the 62 bills passed by the Missouri General Assembly:
HB 15, a supplemental …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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6/28/23
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The House and Senate have reached final agreement on a fiscally responsible state spending plan that provides record funding for K-12 education, makes major investments in the state’s …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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5/10/23
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With just a little more than a week before the constitutional deadline to approve a state operating budget, key members of the House and Senate are now headed to conference to work out the final …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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5/3/23
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I have worked on this piece of legislation for three years now. HB 183 is meant to promote fairness in competition and opportunity for female student athletes. The bill would prohibit public school …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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4/26/23
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