JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators begin the Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly. The session was called by the governor in order to secure a
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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
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 22, 1899
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 22, 1899, the last day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly. This
This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 19: Session Review
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly from the perspective of two members of
Senator Wieland: Governor Calls For Special Session
JEFFERSON CITY — Today the governor issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the 99th General Assembly to convene on Monday, May 22,
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
Missouri Senate Approves Minimum Wage Reform
Jefferson City- On the final day of the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers sent legislation to the governor’s desk reforming the state’s minimum wage. House Bill
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