Expanding Rural Broadband Access One of the top priorities of the Missouri General Assembly this past legislative session was the passing of bills designed to
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Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 28, 2018
Working to Protect Our Children From Dangerous Predators In 2017, 5,141 Missouri children were involved in claims of abuse or neglect. Even worse, 32 Missouri
Sen. Dan Brown’s Legislative Column
Did you know the treasurer’s office holds nearly $1 billion worth of unclaimed property for Missourians” Each year financial institutions, businesses, government agencies and other
Sen. Curls’ Legislative Column for the Week of May 28, 2018
On May 18, the Missouri General Assembly officially concluded the 2018 legislative session, which began in January. In the last few weeks of session, the
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 28, 2018
Examining the State Budget for the 2019 Fiscal Year Passing a balanced budget each year is the only constitutionally-mandated responsibility of the Missouri General Assembly.
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 21, 2018
Working to Bring Closure and Establish Justice for Sexual Assault Victims Missouri has a transparency problem when it comes to sexual assault testing kits. Following
Sen. Wayne Wallingford’s End of Session Report- Pt. 2
May 25, 2018 Legislative Session Concludes – Part 2 Senate Bill 693 – Guardianship Reforms Senate Bill 693 would modify guardianship laws for seniors
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for May 25, 2018
The Memorial Day holiday is, for many people, the official beginning of summer. Observed on the last Monday of May, it makes for a three-day
Sen. Gina Walsh’s Summer 2018 Capitol Report
At the conclusion of this legislative session, I am proud to announce that the Missouri General Assembly truly agreed and finally passed House Bill 1606.
Senator Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of May 21
Memorial Day is a day we set aside to honor the lives of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It is