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Ambulance service across Missouri, especially rural Missouri, is a key issue for veteran State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City). He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to preview the 2025 legislative session, which begins on January 8 in Jefferson City. Senator Bernskoetter has filed Senate Bill 7, in response to some ambulance districts across Missouri closing their doors without notice. Under Senator Bernskoetter's seven-page bill, ambulance districts would be required to report closings to other license holders operating in the license holder's vicinity, state lawmakers who represent that area in Missouri, other elected officials and to the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services. Senator Bernskoetter tells listeners this is critical. He also represents 14,000 state employees who work in Jefferson City and is hopeful Governor-elect Kehoe's budget proposal will include a pay increase for state employees. Senator Bernskoetter says state employee pay has