The Missouri Legislature considers a handful of bills each session relating to our various utilities like water, electric and gas. These measures are often complex
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Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 25, 2016
FY 2017 Budget Overview Late last week, the Missouri General Assembly fulfilled its only constitutionally required duty when it passed the state’s operating budget for
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for April 28
Ethics reform is important and it is even more important that we get the details right. In past years, some ethics laws have been declared
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: General Assembly Approves Budget
The General Assembly passed the FY 2017 budget. The $27.1 billion spending plan included $71 million in additional funds for K-12. We were also able
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for April 25
The Future of Energy The discovery and harnessing of electricity is one of the greatest achievements of man. It has banished darkness and enabled mankind
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for the Week Ending April 22, 2016
As the 2016 Legislative Session draws to a close, both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly are predominantly occupied with bills from the opposite side
Get Kids Hooked on Fishing at Missouri’s Trout Parks
The Missouri Department of Conservation is joining with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The James Foundation to offer the annual Kids Free
Senator Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 18, 2016
Ethics and Education Legislation Move to the Governor’s Desk This week at the Missouri Capitol, the Senate was successful at moving ethics and education reform
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 18, 2016
General Assembly Passes Legislation on Ethics Reform This week the General Assembly passed three pieces of legislation regarding ethics reform – House Bill 1979, House
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 18
State Lawmakers Send Key Legislation, FY 2017 Budget to the Governor Legislative News This week state lawmakers successfully passed a key piece of education legislation