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Senator David Pearce – Capitol Report for the Week of April 11
Senate Moves Forward with 2017 Budget Senate lawmakers have sent the House budget bills for fiscal year 2017 on to the final stage of negotiations.
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for April 14
As session comes to a close the General Assembly’s work only increases. Late nights are common as the two chambers hammer out the budget and
This Week’s Guest Column from Senator Will Kraus: Senate Advances FY 2017 Budget
One of the most important tasks for the Legislature is to pass an on-time and balanced budget that Missouri taxpayers can afford. Over the last
Senator Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for April 11
Budget and Taxation “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.” Thomas Jefferson
Senator Bob Onder – Senate Recommences After Spring Break
Senators wasted no time getting back to work on issues important to the state in their first week back following the legislative Spring Break. On
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for April 8
An extremely eventful week in Jefferson City began in the midst of a hotly contested municipal election campaign that took place on Tuesday. Municipalities throughout
Senator Dan Brown’s Legislative Column
Your Money, Your State Budget The primary job of the Legislature is deciding how to spend your hard-earned tax dollars in a way that benefits
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Working on Next Year’s Budget This week at the Capitol the Senate moved forward with legislation that will set the state budget for fiscal year
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 4, 2016
Senate Passes 2017 Budget This week, the Senate brought the state budget for fiscal year 2017 to the floor after a week and a half