Media Archive - Senator Barbara Washington
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December 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 19, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025Stronger than Ever
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 11, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025Happy holidays!
September 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 12, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025You Showed Up! My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you who showed up to defend democracy and voters’ rights on Sept. 10.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Releases the Following Statement in Response to the Passage of Redrawn Congressional Maps
Friday, September 12, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, decries the final passage of House Bill 1 in the Missouri Senate on Sept. 12.
July 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Invites Community to Mental Health Awareness Brunch
Monday, July 21, 2025Brunch with Bebe's Sisters
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for July 11, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025Missouri CROWN Act Signed into Law
June 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for June 13, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025Extra Session Yields Disaster Relief and Stadium Funding
May 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025Defensive Line Defeated
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Speaks on SB 80
Thursday, May 15, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, discusses Senate Bill 80.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Missouri CROWN Act Passed by Legislature
Wednesday, May 14, 2025Senate Bill 160
April 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 25, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025One Step Forward
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 17, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025Defending the Will of Voters on Workers' Rights
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 11, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025Budget Time
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 4, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025Clearing Legislative Hurdles
March 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 14, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025Halftime Report
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 6, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025In Like a Lion
February 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 28, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025Measures Gain Monentum
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025The Big Chill
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 14, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025Still I Rise
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 7, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025NOLA Bound!
January 2025
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Presents SB 38 in Committee
Tuesday, January 28, 2025Senator Barbara Washington, D-Kansas City, presents Senate Bill 38 to the Missouri Senate Progress and Development Committee.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 24, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025One Step Closer
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 17, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025The 2025 Legislative Session is Underway
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Honors the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025Doctor King was born on Jan. 15, 1929
Prior Year Archives
December 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Dec. 13, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024A Snapshot of 2025
November 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Nov. 27, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024Thankful and Blessed
October 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Oct. 30, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 20247 - 0, Baby!
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Oct. 17, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024A Royal Finish
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Oct. 11, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024I have lived in this amazing city for a couple of decades now, but I cannot think of a time when I have been more proud to call this magical place home.
September 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 30, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024Flex Your Civic Muscles
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Sept. 13, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024Veto Session
August 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Capitol Report for Aug. 27, 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024First Signs of Fall
July 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for the Week of July 8, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024Two More Town Halls
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Invites Community to Annual Public Health and Safety Fair on July 13
Wednesday, July 3, 2024Public Health and Safety Fair Announcement
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 3, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024Happy 4th of July
June 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for June 18, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024Upcoming Community Events
May 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for May 7, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024Hey, Hey, Hey KC
April 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 18, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024Arc of Justice
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 12, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024Going There for Health Care
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 10, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024April 10, 2024
March 2024
November 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Nov. 21, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Happy Thanksgiving!
August 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for August 25, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023A Generous Donation
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
Friday, August 11, 2023Week Ending Aug. 12, 2023
July 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 24, 2023
Friday, July 28, 20237/28/23
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 18, 2023
Tuesday, July 18, 20237.18.23
June 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Urges State Leaders to Uphold Manslaughter Conviction
Wednesday, June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Selected to Attend White House State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights
Wednesday, June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Senators Lauren Arthur, Barbara Anne Washington and Senate Colleagues Secure Funding for Kansas City
Monday, June 5, 2023FY '24 Budget
May 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for May 5, 2023
Friday, May 5, 2023Money Talks
April 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 28, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023Happy NFL Draft Weekend!
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 5, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
March 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 31, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023March 31, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 24, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023Week of March 24, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 10, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
February 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 24, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023Feb. 24, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Feb. 3, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023Feb. 3, 2023
January 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 20, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023Jan. 23, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 12, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023Jan. 12, 2023
December 2022
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Dec. 12, 2022
Monday, December 12, 2022Gearing Up for the 2023 Legislative Session]
October 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Oct. 14, 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022Week of Oct. 14, 2022
September 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 8, 2022
Thursday, September 8, 2022Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 8, 2022
August 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Aug. 26
Monday, August 29, 2022Governor Calls Extra Session to Enact Income Tax Cut
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Aug. 15, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022Petition to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Cleared for Nov. 8 Ballot
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington and Senate Colleagues Invite Educators and the Public to Discuss Childhood Literacy
Friday, August 5, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, invites educators, parents and concerned members of the community to participate in a public forum
July 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 27, 2022
Friday, July 1, 2022Abortion Now Effectively Illegal in Missouri After Court Strikes Down Roe
June 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 20, 2022
Tuesday, June 21, 2022Governor Signs Omnibus Higher Education Bill into Law
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 13, 2022
Tuesday, June 14, 2022Governor Signs Bill Protecting Use of Certain COVID Treatments
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 6, 2022
Wednesday, June 8, 2022Coping with COVID-19 Virtual Event
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 30, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022Supreme Court Hears Case on Collective Bargaining Rights
May 2022
Missouri General Assembly Passes Higher Education Bill
Friday, May 20, 2022Jefferson City — The Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 718, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, designating the third week of September
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Secures Funding for Apiary Program
Friday, May 20, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, secured $250,000 in the Missouri state operating budget for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year for
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 16, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022American Rescue Plan Act Website Launched
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 9, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022A Success End to Session
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Urban Farms Tax Credit Passes Missouri General Assembly
Wednesday, May 11, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, creating a tax credit for urban farms won final passage from the
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2, 2022
Monday, May 9, 2022Lawmakers Finalize State Operating Budget
April 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 25, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022Senate Passes Budget to Set Up Final Negotiations with House
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 18, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022Senate Committee Advances FY 2023 State Operating Budget
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 11, 2022
Tuesday, April 19, 2022Sickle Cell Awareness Week Advances to House
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 4, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022Priority Legislation Moving Forward
March 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 21, 2022
Tuesday, March 29, 2022Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 7, 2022
Friday, March 11, 2022Starts and Stalls in Missouri Senate
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 28, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022Senate Ends Busy Week on Abrupt Note
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Encourages Female High School Seniors to Apply for Women Legislators Scholarship
Thursday, March 3, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — The women legislators of the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate have established a one-time scholarship opportunity for young ladies in their senior year of high school.
February 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 21, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022Senate Moving Forward
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 14, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022Senate Panel Restores Governor’s Pay Plan to Spending Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 7, 2022
Saturday, February 12, 2022Redistricting Debate Stalls In Missouri Senate
January 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 24, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022The Missouri Senate Prepares for Redistricting Debate
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 17, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022State of the State Address
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 10, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022House Committee Advances Congressional Redistricting Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 3, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 20222022 Legislative Session Kicks-Off
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