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Monica Madden (blue check)
@themonicamadden
Capitol correspondent for @KXAN_news + Nexstar Texas • proud @Mizzou J school alum • Texan transplant, fmr Iowan, New Yorker & Missourian • Arizonan forever
Sep 12, 2023 • 21 tweets • 3 min read
We're on day 6 of Paxton's impeachment trial, with the clock ticking for both sides to finish presenting their case. Watch live and read updates here:

I will be tweeting periodically in this thread below: #txlege #PaxtonTrialkxan.com/news/texas-pol… Late start today for the trial. Not sure what the holdup is. Have seen some senators walk on and off the floor — most of defense is seated and House lawyers were huddling for a bit on the floor. #txlege #PaxtonTrial
Sep 11, 2023 • 36 tweets • 6 min read
Impeachment trial of suspended AG Ken Paxton is back for week 2.

Senators start this morning in prayer as always, with a focus on remembering the victims of 9/11. Lt. Gov Patrick gives a special nod to Sen. Birdwell, who was in the Pentagon that day 22 years ago. #txlege Each side has a little over 14 hours left of time to present/defend the case. Patrick said both sides could very well be out of time by Thursday, reminds them to use time strategically.

"There will be no days off until a decision is made" @DanPatrick says. #txlege #PaxtonTrial
May 8, 2023 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
Happening soon: Uvalde, Santa Fe families here to call on lawmakers to raise the age limited needed to purchase an AR-15 weapon in a presser with @RolandForTexas + other Democrats. Comes after #allenmall mass shooting and ahead of painful anniversaries for these families. #txlege Image Sen. Roland Gutierrez starts this presser criticizing "lack of information" about the #allenmall shooting since @TxDPS took over the investigation. DPS Dir. Steven McCraw did not take reporter questions about the shooting earlier this morning at a border presser with governor
May 8, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
At the Austin airport for a border security update from @GovAbbott and state military/law enforcement leaders this morning ahead of Title 42 expiration later this week. Image Governor Abbott has arrived. Image
Feb 23, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
The IA Senate is currently debating the sweeping #electionslaw bill that would reduce early voting period, limit absentee voting process, amongst other things. Republicans discussing an amendment that would change the poll close time in Iowa from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. #ialegis You can watch the debate here: legis.iowa.gov/dashboard?view…

Read the bill here: legis.iowa.gov/legislation/Bi…