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Missouri Sen. Ryan Silvey Discusses Elections and Medicaid Expansion

Matt Hodapp
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KCUR 89.3
Clockwise around the table: Brian Ellison, Sen. Ryan Silvey, Elle Moxley

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend, Missouri Sen. Ryan Silvey (R-Kansas City) talks about transportation funding, the Republican party platform, and this year's gubernatorial election.

Guests:

  • Sen. Ryan Silvey, (R-Kansas City), Missouri House of Representatives
  • Elle Moxley, General Assignment Reporter, KCUR
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