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Latest News Releases from the Missouri Senate
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Jill Carter to Hold Press Conference to Discuss New Legislation Targeting Child Grooming and Image Exploitation
Friday, January 16, 2026State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, will hold a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to discuss new legislation, including Senate Bill 893, criminalizing child grooming, strengthening penalties for nonconsensual sexual images and expanding protections and restitution for victims.
Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for Jan. 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026Round Two of the 103rd General Assembly
Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026Lawmakers Learn the State of the State
Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman Applauds Governor’s Missouri GREAT Executive Order
Wednesday, January 14, 2026State Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, praised the governor for signing Executive Order 26-03, establishing the Missouri Government Responsibility, Efficiency, Accountability and Transformation (Missouri GREAT) initiative.
Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s Efforts Streamlining Government Agencies and Processes Clears Key Committee
Wednesday, January 14, 2026The Missouri Senate Government Efficiency Committee passed three measures sponsored by State Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, to eliminate outdated laws, dissolve inactive government entities and strengthen oversight of costly regulations.
Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman's Capitol Report for January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026Lawmakers have returned to Jefferson City, and the 2026 legislative session is officially underway!
Senator Tracy McCreery's Capitol Report for Jan. 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026The 2026 legislative session has officially kicked off, and it’s exciting to be back at the Capitol.
Senator Steven Roberts Presents SB 959 in Committee
Tuesday, January 13, 2026Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, presents Senate Bill 959 to the Missouri Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.