With the focus shifted to the budget process this week at the Capitol, legislators were allowed more time than usual for constituent meetings and policy
Category: Columns
We have waited long enough!
Legislative Update I am very grateful to hear Senate Bill No. S.2306 is moving through Congress. In 2012, I wrote about radioactive waste in North
Senator Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for Week Ending Feb. 12
With the focus shifted to the budget process this week at the Capitol, legislators were allowed more time than usual for constituent meetings and policy
Legislative Column from Sen. Mike Parson: Senator Parson Speaks on Capital Punishment
On Monday night, the Missouri Senate spent a considerable amount of time discussing Missouri’s use of capital punishment. As many know, the death penalty is
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 8. 2016
Career and Technical Education Legislation Passes Senate As a longtime educator, I am very passionate about legislation that affects Missouri schools and students. It is
This Week’s Legislative Column from Sen. Mike Cunningham
Protecting Oregon County Land This first week of February has been a positive one for the 33rd District here at the Capitol. I’m happy to
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 8, 2016
Funding Missouri’s Public Schools for the Long Haul “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Those words are credited to one of our nation’s
Saving Lives at the High School Level
Today, the Senate passed a bill I sponsored, SB 711, and now moves on to the House for consideration. The bill would require high school
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Addressing Local Issues at the Capitol
Much of my legislation for this sixth week of session focused on issues affecting the 3rd Senate District. On Monday I filed two new measures
Legislation Calling for Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform Heard in Committee
Legislation Calling for Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform Heard in Committee This week I was happy to see several of the measures I filed this session