As I mentioned last week, Missouri lawmakers have begun filing legislation for the 2020 legislative session. Among my pre-filed measures is one I also sponsored
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This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 9, 1824
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 9, 1824, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed the state’s first liquor law.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 6: Unfinished Business
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews some unresolved matters from the 2019 legislative session that could be revisited next year.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 3: Unfinished Business
JEFFERSON CITY — The first prefiled measures have received bill numbers for the 2020 legislative session. Many of these proposals closely resemble those that were
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Dec. 2: Preparing to Return to the State Capitol
It is now only a matter of weeks before the next legislative session starts in Jefferson City. Before I return to the State Capitol, I
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 1, 1863
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 1, 1863, the day the State Board of Agriculture was created.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 29: SNAP Work Requirements
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 4, a measure unsuccessful during this year’s regular legislative session. The proposal sought
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 29, 1795
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 29, 1795, birth date of Robert William Wells — a former Missouri state representative
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 26: SNAP Work Requirements
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 4 is another measure from this year that did not get to the governor’s desk. Work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition
Sen. Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Nov. 25
On Oct. 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a day of national thanksgiving. In his proclamation, he recognized that despite