Jan. 7, 2016 A New Session Brings New Opportunities State lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week as the 2016 legislative session officially convened
Category: Columns
Senator Kurt Schaefer – Weekly Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 4
The Missouri Legislature is back in session! Along with more than 100 other Missouri legislators, I signed a letter calling for the termination of Melissa
Senator David Pearce – Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 4
Easing the Path to Home Ownership Home ownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. Yet, for a lot of folks, the prospect
Senator Mike Parson- The Start of a New Legislative Session
The Start of a New Legislative Session As we begin the 2016 legislative session, I want to remind you my door is always open. If
Senator Dave Schatz- Flood Preparation and Emergency Contact Information
Weekly Column for December 31, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with the thousands being impacted by recent flooding. This is the worst flooding our
Senator David Pearce- Restoring Trust in Missouri Politics
Restoring Trust in Missouri Politics With the 2016 legislative session right around the corner, several legislative ideas have been jockeying for the spotlight heading into
Disastrous Flood Waters Strike Missouri
If you live in Missouri, I’m sure you are either aware of the recent flooding or are affected by the rising waters in our state.
A Note on the Safety of Our State and Country
This week, many of my colleagues and I called upon the governor, as well as the attorney general, to take action regarding the placement of
The True Story of Thanksgiving
The Mayflower set sail on Aug. 1, 1620, with 102 passengers aboard. Of those, 40 pilgrims that had initially fled to Holland to escape religious