JEFFERSON CITY— Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, released this statement on the passing of former Rep. Mike Lair. “Like many in the Legislature, I was
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This Date in Missouri Senate History: Sept. 7, 1955
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Sept. 7, 1955, the day the Kansas City School District began the process of desegregation. This
This Week’s Legislative Column from Sen. Denny Hoskins: REAL ID Reform Takes Effect
REAL ID Reform Takes Effect On Aug. 28, legislation requiring the Department of Revenue to issue driver’s licenses compliant with the federal REAL ID Act
The Missouri Senate Minute for Sept. 5: SB 52
JEFFERSON CITY — Another new law comes from Senate Bill 52, legislation that creates several provisions relating to suicide awareness and prevention. In addition, lawmakers are
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of Sept. 4, 2017
Helping Houston from Missouri It has been over a week since a Category 4 hurricane named Harvey first made landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas. In
Senator Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for Sept. 1, 2017
This week, the nation has watched as Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on Houston and on the neighboring communities. Thousands of people have been misplaced. Homes
Senator Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Sept. 1, 2017
Many Missourians are eagerly anticipating a long holiday weekend as Labor Day quickly approaches. It’s always a nice weekend to take some time off from
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Sept. 1: SB 34 and HB 151
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 34, legislation that modifies and creates new provisions relating to criminal offenses (Audio: Bill
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for Aug. 31
I am sure I was not alone this week as I watched as Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc on Houston and
This Date in Missouri Senate History: 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