They Are Listening

📝 Show Notes This week I sat down with my friend Lisa Pannett of Armor Vine — a woman who tirelessly serves “We The People” while boldly following The Way, The Truth, and The Life — Jesus Christ. Day in and day out, Lisa reads legislation, sits in the Capitol, and tracks what’s really happening in Jefferson City. It’s exhausting work — mentally, physically, spiritually — but she continues because truth matters. In this episode, we break down some of the most significant legislation moving this session. 💰 Tax “Relief” — But at What Cost? House Speaker Patterson is promoting two tax-related constitutional amendments: * HJR 165https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HJR165 * HJR 174https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HJR174 While marketed as taxpayer-friendly, Lisa explains what these proposals could actually mean long term. 🔗 Interstate Compacts & Licensing Agreements Are we handing sovereignty to the federal government? * HB 1961https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1961 * HB 2274https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2274 * SB 1233https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1233 Why are we entering agreements that potentially remove decision-making authority from Missouri citizens? 🏛️ Senate Power Plays Why are Republican Senators blocking amendments from fellow Republicans — yet allowing Democrat amendments? * SB 1092https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1092 * SB 1405https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1405 Pay attention to process — it matters. 🎰 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) — “Gray Machines” * HB 2989https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2989 What are “Gray Machines”?Who benefits?And what will expanded gambling mean for Missouri communities? 🇺🇸 What Happened to the Veterans Bill? * SB 1003 (Sen. Schnelting)https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1003 What happened to legislation that would have helped Missouri veterans? 📹 Transparency in the Senate There is a push to finally allow video on the Missouri Senate floor. * SR 543https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SR543 Call your Senator and tell them YES — transparency is needed. 🛑 The Personhood Amendment * SJR 72https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SJR72 Please be praying for the committee members hearing this resolution: * That God would soften hearts * Open ears to truth * And that they would quickly vote this out of committee This is one of the most important issues discussed. 📌 Other Bills Mentioned For easy access: * SB 1000https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1000 * SB 835https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB835 * SB 1233https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1233 Final Encouragement Lisa’s message to listeners: Do not lose heart. Whether legislators act the way we want them to or not, she assures us: “They Are Listening.” Stay engaged. Stay informed. Stay prayerful. Thanks for reading Nadine@9’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe