Building a Budget Through the Governor’s Priorities Each year, the Missouri General Assembly passes a state operating budget, designating how billions of taxpayer dollars are
Category: Columns
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2019
Committees and State of the State Dominate Week Two The second week of the 2019 legislative session came and went, and I marvel at how
Sen. Denny Hoskins Legislative Column for Week of Jan. 14, 2019
A Week to Set Priorities We’ve had a busy week at the Missouri State Capitol. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, we met in a joint session
Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls’ Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 18, 2019
The Missouri General Assembly has officially convened for the start of the 2019 legislative session. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, lawmakers returned to the State Capitol
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Column for the Week of Jan. 14, 2019
The 2019 Legislative Session Begins The First Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly began at noon on Jan. 9. This marked more than just
State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Values the Governors Legislative Priorities
JEFFERSON CITY — During the governor’s State of the State Address for the 2019 legislative session, he expressed that workforce development and improving the state’s
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for Jan. 18, 2019
State of the State “Democracy is nothing in the world but a spiritual conviction, a conviction that each of us is enormously valuable, because of
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2019
A Focus on Jobs As I travel around the 16th Senatorial District, I hear one complaint time and time again. It’s hard to find
Senator Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 14
This has been a busy week for us here at the Capitol. We received our committee assignments for this and next year. I am honored
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 14, 2019
Setting the Tone for the 2019 Legislative Session On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the governor delivered his annual State of the State Address to members of