<%@ Page Language="VB" ContentType="text/html" ResponseEncoding="utf-8" %> Senator Scott Rupp - Weekly Columns

December 21, 2009 -- Christmas Spirit Reigns Despite Challenging Times

December 14, 2009 -- Senate Committee Readies for Congressional Redistricting

December 7, 2009 -- Pre-Filed Bills & New Committee Assignments

December 1, 2009 -- Lawmakers to Consider State Budget Requests in Challenging Economic Time

November 16, 2009 -- Giving Thanks: An Important Annual Tradition

November 9, 2009 -- Children's Safety: A Top Priority for All of Us

November 2, 2009 -- Missouri Should Sprint, Not Walk, Toward 'Race to the Top' Education Funding

October 26, 2009 -- Missouri Focused On A Challenging Flu Season

October 19, 2009 -- Other States Modeling Missouri Highway Patrol's Illegal Immigration Policy

October 12, 2009 -- Missouri's Energy Assistance Program Helps with Utility Bills

October 5, 2009 -- Senate's 2020 Job Committee Focusing on State's Economic Future

September 28, 2009 -- Homestead Preservation Tax Credit Application Deadline Draws Near

September 21, 2009 -- Rallies Drawing Attention to Need for Autism Insurance Reform

September 14, 2009 -- Veto Session Included Challenge to Federal Stimulus Accountability Bill

August 31, 2009 -- Labor Day: Celebrating the American Worker

August 24, 2009 -- Legislative Successes for K-12 Schools

August 17, 2009 -- New Missouri Laws to Take Effect

August 3, 2009 -- A Tax Break for Consumers

July 27, 2009 -- Nation & Missouri Lawmakers Focus on Health Care

July 20, 2009 -- Fair Time A Great Opportunity for Old-Fashioned Fun

July 13, 2009 -- Senator Highlights Measures Set to Become Law

July 6, 2009 -- The Cost of Cap-and-Trade Too High

June 30, 2009 -- Remembering Our Nation's Fight for Freedom

June 15, 2009 -- Jobs Bill A Positive Move for Our State

June 8, 2009 -- Legislation Supports Missouri Crime Victims

June 1, 2009 -- Consumer Protection Measure Will Notify Missourians of Security Breaches

May 25, 2009 -- Honoring Missouri Veterans & Military Members

May 18, 2009 -- Legislative Session Includes a Number of Successes

May 11, 2009 -- Lawmakers Rise to Budget Challenges

April 27, 2009 -- Failed Energy Bill Brings Attention to State's Energy Discussion

April 20, 2009 -- Proposed Health Care Plan Provides Best Solution for Expanding Health Care Coverage to Missouri's Low-Income Working Families

April 6, 2009 -- Bill to Expand College Scholarships Progressing through Senate

March 30, 2009 -- Senate Gives First Nod to Well-Crafted Education Bill

March 16, 2009 -- Federal Stimulus Funds Prompt Special Legislation to Ensure Accountability to Missouri Taxpayers

March 9, 2009 -- Public Defender Reforms Vital to State Justice System

March 3, 2009 -- Putting an End to the Use of School Seclusion Rooms

February 23, 2009 -- Deed Restriction Not in the Best Interest of St. Louis Students

February 17, 2009 -- Paper Copies of Missouri Tax Forms Now Available

February 9, 2009 -- Taking a Stand On Political Nominee Was Right

February 2, 2009 -- Missouri Must Be Wise in Spending Federal Stimulus Money

January 26, 2009 -- Legislative Process Off to a Good Start

January 19, 2009 -- Seminars Put Spotlight on Key Legislative Issues

January 12, 2009 -- Town Hall Meetings Invite Discussion