As I am writing this, Americans throughout the country are eagerly anticipating the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. The unofficial end of summer will be marked
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Senator David Sater’s Capitol Report for the Week of Aug. 29: Annual Veto Session Coming
Every year, the Missouri General Assembly (or the Missouri Legislature, as it is also known) passes bills intended to become law and every year, inevitably,
This Date in Missouri Senate History for Aug. 31: Aug. 31, 1920
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Aug. 31, 1920, when Marie Byrum of Hannibal became the first Missouri woman to vote. This
The Senate Minute for Aug. 30: Ethics Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — There are three new laws now in effect in Missouri that address ethics reform. House Bills 1979, 1983 and 2203 all makes changes
This Date in Missouri Senate History for Aug. 29: Aug. 29, 1933
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Aug. 29, 1933, the day the Missouri General Assembly ratified what would become the 21st Amendment
This Date in Missouri Senate for Aug. 28: Aug. 28, 1820
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Aug. 28, 1820, the date elections were held that put Missouri’s first officeholders into place. This
This Week in the Missouri Senate for the Week of Aug. 22: New Laws
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews some of the new laws that are set to take effect on Aug. 28. Some of
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Aug. 22: 2016 Legislation to Take Effect
According to the Missouri Constitution, no law passed by the General Assembly can take effect until 90 days after the adjournment of the session at which it
The Senate Minute for Aug. 23: SB 579
JEFFERSON CITY — Among the measures set to take effect on Aug. 28 is Senate Bill 579, which relates to infection reporting of health care facilities
This Week in the Missouri Senate for the Week of Aug. 15: SB 997
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 997, which establishes several provisions relating to higher education. The differing aspects of the