This week in the Senate, the Education Committee approved Senate Bill 712, legislation I’ve filed to modify the eligibility requirements of using the Access Missouri
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Raising Awareness of Childhood Cancer
On Tuesday, I presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 to the Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee. This resolution designates Nov. 14, 2016, as
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 15, 2016
Helping Missouri Seniors Stay At Home: Structured Family Caregiving This week, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Health conducted a hearing on Senate Bill
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for Feb.19
An eventful week at the Capitol Building saw one highlight in particular outshine the rest: Senator Jamilah Nasheed (D-St. Louis City) hosted Lezley McSpadden and
Senator David Pearce – Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 15
Limiting Campaign Contributions Reforming Missouri ethics regulations has been a key issue for the General Assembly the past two sessions. In both the Senate and
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Senate Passes Legislation Increasing Public Notification Requirements and Expanding Telehealth Services
It was another busy week in Jefferson City. We pulled our first all-nighter of the 2016 session and began an important discussion on ethics reform.
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Feb. 18
This week in the Missouri Senate we saw passionate and lengthy debate about several measures. On Tuesday afternoon we went into session at 4:30 p.m.,
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Column for Feb. 17
Judgment “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.” Thomas Jefferson Last week,
Senator Bob Onder – Data Privacy and Health Care Legislation Move Forward
We are roughly one-third of the way through the legislative session and things are moving quickly. Health Care Senate floor action this week included debate
Senator Kraus’ 2016 Mid-Session Update
Throughout my time as a legislator I have worked on many issues, including protecting the integrity of elections, promoting Missouri’s economic climate and preserving our