D Scott Penman

Jefferson City Missouri Lobbyist

[Missouri 911 Service Board @missouri911]

The Missouri 911 Service Board recently approved over $16 million in grant funding for 911 improvement projects across the state. The funds will go directly toward expanding 911 services for Missourians. Press release: https://t.co/h2zA2S8PQb

[Missouri 911 Service Board @missouri911]

Great news: Gov. Parson signed SB24 into law, designating 911 telecommunicators as first responders! Starting 8/28, they'll get the recognition they deserve and access to additional benefits. Congrats to our newest first responders!

Read the bill here: https://t.co/68NYO4GGVT

[Kaycee Nail @KayceeNail]

Release from @MOAPCO, MO-NENA & MO 911 Directors re: SB 24, reclassifying telecommunicators as first responders, inc. special thanks to @lincolnhough @votegannon Rep Perkins @RobertESauls. The recognition that telecommunicators have earned and deserve. FIRST first responders.

[Kaycee Nail @KayceeNail]

Also this. Our 911 telecommunicators are the FIRST first responders. Also passed reclassification legislation in #moleg and awaiting signature thanks to Elaine Gannon Chad Perkins @RobertESauls @lincolnhough @pnthomas

[Kaycee Nail @KayceeNail]

Next Generation 9-1-1 provisions were just approved unanimously in the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 3565), including a multi-billion funding mechanism for NG911 improvements 👏 Strong step forward. @cathymcmorris @RepRichHudson @HouseCommerce @RepAnnaEshoo

[D Scott Penman @scottpenman]

LFG @KayceeNail #moleg

[Kaycee Nail @KayceeNail]

Excited to be expanding my work with @thepenmangroup to DC for such important causes - and giving a stronger voice to organizations advocating for Missouri’s women, children, and families.

From @missouriscout ⬇️ #moleg

[Missouri State Emergency Management Agency @MoSEMA_]

Heavy rain continues this evening & overnight. Flash flooding is a real threat & rapid rises are happening throughout MO, even in areas that aren’t normally affected. Be prepared to take action & remember at night high water rising is especially dangerous due to low visibility.

[Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek @MOTreasurer]

Treasurer Fitzpatrick joined the Missouri Assn of Public Administrators this morning to talk about the #LocalGovernmentCheckbook and @MissouriABLE. Great to talk to this group of public servants who play an important role in the lives of many Missourians with disabilities.

[MO Public Safety @MoPublicSafety]

During #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek we extend our thanks to all Missouri's state & local telecommunicators for their outstanding work. You are the first link to providing critical, life-saving emergency services to the public. Your hard work & dedication saves lives

[Capitol Police @MoCapitolPolice]

April 11-17, 2021 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors those who provide a voice to our emergency dispatch services. MCP would like to thank our Communications Operator Danielle Brinegar for all she does for our agency and in keeping our officers safe!

[MO School Counselors @myMSCA]

Don't forget to join us this morning for Counselors, Coffee, and Conversation! Join MSCA's Middle School Counselor of the Year & Missouri State School Counselor of the Year Matt Berry! Register here https://t.co/QveTKnEmJD (sign-in required).

[Capitol Police @MoCapitolPolice]

The Missouri Capitol was briefly evacuated this evening when a fire alarm activated, related to a room on the third floor. @JeffersonCityFD and @MoCapitolPolice responded. There was no sign of fire or smoke and people are now returning inside. Thanks to all for their cooperation

[Kaitlyn Schallhorn @K_Schallhorn]

BREAKING: The Capitol is being evacuated as fire alarms are going off throughout the building. #moleg #mogov

[D Scott Penman @scottpenman]

#Imnotacat

[Mikael Thalen @MikaelThalen]

A lawyer using Zoom had to let a judge know that he wasn’t a cat after inadvertently activating a face filter

[MOCADSV @MOCADSV]

The number of contacts rape crisis centers had with survivors seeking medical or hospital assistance for rape or other forms of sexual violence increased compared to the previous year. #NeverStoppedNeverClosed #moleg

[Capitol Police @MoCapitolPolice]

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is exploiting a person through force, fraud or coercion. It occurs across the U.S., in urban and rural areas. It should not be tolerated in any form, anywhere. Learn more here:
https://t.co/VXSvNNh4t0

[D Scott Penman @scottpenman]

A surprise visitor at mo Capitol this morning. #moleg

[Governor Mike Kehoe @GovMikeKehoe]

Have you made plans to #VisitMO? This questionnaire on page 21 of the 2021 @VisitMO Travel Guide will help you discover your own M-O and help you find your perfect MO vacation destination. #MissouriProud https://t.co/YuFPNQ0qZk

[St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday]

The statue of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Fountain Park as seen on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Photo by @laurieskrivan

[Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services @HealthyLivingMo]

The state of Missouri is still experiencing an exceptionally limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines. Before contacting a vaccinator on this map to coordinate your vaccination, please understand that many vaccinators are still awaiting supplies from the federal government.