Memorial Day Many of us take for granted our freedom. We go about our lives with the assumption that our rights and place in the
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Senator Gina Walsh’s 2017 Summer Capitol Report
The First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly concluded Friday, May 12. By the time the final gavel fell, Missouri lawmakers had voted to
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 29, 2017
A Day of Remembrance Today is Memorial Day, our nation’s most solemn holiday. It is a day when Americans across the country and overseas pause
Senator Nasheed’s Legislative Update: Limited Edition, Volume 1
The last week of the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly ended with controversy and unfortunate legislative actions. People on the other side
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 22, 2017
Honoring Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes State lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week for a special session to consider legislation that could bring upwards of
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of May 22, 2017
A Look Back at the 2017 Session The 2017 legislative session came to an end Friday, May 12. Although the total number of bills we
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 22, 2017
Pension Systems Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk Throughout the country, many cities and states are struggling to fund their various public pension plans. From Chicago
Senator Cunningham’s Legislative Column for May 18, 2017
The First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly ended on May 12. This year there was passionate debate on a variety of topics, more
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: 2017 Legislative Session Recap
The 2017 legislative session came to a close last week. Of the roughly 70 measures sent to the governor this session, I’m pleased to say
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for May 18
End of a Tumultuous and Successful Session Last week, I had to send my weekly column before session ended. Today, I am glad to report