Volume 1, Issue 13 – The Week of April 22, 2019 Exploring the Senate’s Plan to Fund State Government It’s taken several months to reach
Category: Columns
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 22, 2019
Standing Up for Our State’s Most Vulnerable As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, the pace of activity has certainly picked up
Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin’s Column for the Week of April 22, 2019
JEFFERSON CITY — One of Missouri’s most pressing issues is addressing the state’s aging infrastructure. Earlier this month, the Missouri Senate passed a plan to
Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls’ Legislative Column for the Week of April 29, 2019
This past week was a pivotal moment for the Missouri Senate. On April 24, the body gave its approval to a preliminary state operating budget
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for the Week of April 22, 2019
Legislative Actions and Information for the Week of April 22, 2019 On The Floor It was a shortened week in the Missouri General Assembly, as members observed
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 26, 2019
Passing the Budget The Missouri General Assembly has one job that is specifically mandated by the constitution. We must pass a balanced budget. We moved
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Column for the Week of April 22, 2019
Passing a Balanced Budget During the legislative session, we spend a lot of time on bills. Filing bills, debating bills, voting on bills, passing bills,
Senator Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for April 26, 2019
Watching the Dollars The Missouri General Assembly has one job it must do every year. It is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget. With
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 22, 2019
This week, my colleagues and I began discussing the 13 appropriation bills that make up the state’s operating budget
Senator Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 22, 2019
Crunching Numbers and Serving Pie The Missouri Constitution requires the General Assembly to balance the state budget every year. The process begins in the House