Introducing My Legislative Priorities It seems just like yesterday the 2019 legislative session was wrapping up, but preparations for the upcoming 2020 legislative session have
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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
Sen. Mike Cierpiot’s Guest Column for the Week of Dec. 2, 2019
Pre-filing of Legislation – 2020 With the year coming to a close, the Missouri General Assembly is gearing up for the 2020 legislative session. There
Senator Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Dec. 2, 2019
Exploring the District: Phelps County Continuing my exploration of the five counties within the 16th Senatorial District, this week we turn to Phelps County, my
Sen. Lincoln Hough: Equipping Our Children with a Strong Foundation
Equipping Our Children with a Strong Foundation In today’s modern world, a good education is vital to a person’s success. Specifically, a quality K-12 education
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Nov. 26, 2019
Legislative Column for Nov. 26, 2019 There’s an old expression that says “It’s not bragging if you really done it.” Lately, Missouri’s governor has been
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
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Nov. 25: Blessed and Thankful
On Thursday, Americans across our great nation and throughout Missouri will come together to take part in Thanksgiving. As always, this tradition allows us to
Sen. Bob Onder’s Legislative Report for Week of Nov. 25, 2019
Legislation Needed to Combat Carjacking Last week, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his support for legislation that would toughen penalties for the crime of
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Nov. 25, 2019
Weekly Column for Nov. 25, 2019 On Tuesday, Nov. 19, I stood with the attorney general, the mayor of St. Louis and the St. Louis