Over the course of session, there are numerous opportunities for senators and representatives to work together and support each other’s legislation. This is especially true
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Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 11, 2016
Senate Heads into Final Month of 2016 Session With only one month left in the 2016 legislative session, I am pleased to say a number
Senator Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 11, 2016
2017 Budget Advances to Final Stages This week at the Capitol Senators passed 13 House bills, which will set the fiscal year 2017 state budget
Senate Adopts Sen. Schaefer’s Resolutions Enforcing the Subpoena of the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood
Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate adopted Senator Kurt Schaefer’s, R-Columbia, resolutions today enforcing subpoenas issued by the president pro tempore to Mary Kogut of
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for the Week of April 12, 2016
This week in Missouri politics began with exciting news: On Monday, April 11, the governor held a press conference announcing Executive Order 16-04 that coincides
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 11
Senate Passes Resolutions to Subpoena Individuals in Connection with Sanctity of Life Committee Investigation Legislative News Although the issue of abortion comes up almost every
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 11, 2016
Missouri Education Civics Initiative Passes in Senate This week, one of the bills I am sponsoring was perfected and passed in the Senate. Senate Bill
Senator Mike Parson’s Legislative Column—Organ Donation: The Gift of Life
Heroes Organ donation is one of the greatest gifts we can give others. It’s a recognition of our shared humanity, and a selfless acknowledgment that
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