They Are Listening

📝 Show NotesThis 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/HJR174While marketed as taxpayer-friendly, Lisa explains what these proposals could actually mean long term.🔗 Interstate Compacts & Licensing AgreementsAre 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/SB1233Why are we entering agreements that potentially remove decision-making authority from Missouri citizens?🏛️ Senate Power PlaysWhy 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/SB1405Pay attention to process — it matters.🎰 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) — “Gray Machines”* HB 2989https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2989What 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/SB1003What happened to legislation that would have helped Missouri veterans?📹 Transparency in the SenateThere is a push to finally allow video on the Missouri Senate floor.* SR 543https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SR543Call your Senator and tell them YES — transparency is needed.🛑 The Personhood Amendment* SJR 72https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SJR72Please 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 committeeThis is one of the most important issues discussed.📌 Other Bills MentionedFor easy access:* SB 1000https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1000* SB 835https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB835* SB 1233https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1233Final EncouragementLisa’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