The 2016 legislative session has officially come to a close. Overall, the last five months have been very productive, and I’m pleased to say we
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Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 9
Sun Sets on Another Successful Legislative Session Legislative News The 2016 legislative session has officially concluded. From day one, my Senate colleagues and I set
Senate Fortifies Missourians’ Second Amendment Rights
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate today truly agreed and finally passed legislation that fortifies Missourians’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 656 enables any citizen legally
Sen. Wieland’s Measure to Support Missouri’s Port System, Among Others, Sent to Governor
JEFFERSON CITY—The General Assembly has given final approval to legislation sponsored by Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Imperial, that started as port improvement legislation and grew into
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 9, 2016
Final Gavel Falls on 2016 Legislative Session The 2016 legislative session officially came to a close at 6 p.m. today. As I prepare to travel
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for May 13
The 2016 Legislative Session has come to an end. This session saw passionate debates, filibusters and compromise across party lines. There were many late nights
Senate Democrats Successfully Defend Middle Class Workers
JEFFERSON CITY — By a vote of 22-10, Senate Democrats were successful in sustaining the governor’s veto of House Bill 1891, legislation that would have
Sen. Parson Calls Humane Society of the United States New Advisory Council a Cynical Attempt to Disguise Its True Anti-Agricultural Agenda
JEFFERSON CITY—Senator Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, today denounced the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recent announcement of the creation of a national agricultural advisory
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Legislation Sent to Governor
This year’s session ends Friday, May 13, at 6 p.m. The last four months have been busy in Jefferson City. Lawmakers tackled a number of
Sen. Parson Honored with ASUM Legislator of the Year Award
JEFFERSON CITY—Senator Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, recently received the Associated Students of the University of Missouri’s (ASUM) Legislator of the Year Award. The accolade is given