We are moving into the final two weeks of the 2018 legislative session, which means the bulk of the legislation we have discussed in committee
Category: Columns
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 7, 2018
Reforming the Missouri Merit System The Missouri state workforce is one of the lowest paid in the nation. Our 55,000 employees earn less than $40,000
Senator Denny Hoskins Column for the Week of April 30, 2018
Updates from the floor of the Missouri Senate As the end of the 2018 legislative session quickly approaches, the Missouri Senate has approved several
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for May 4, 2018
Our veterans are the backbone of our country. We rely on them for our protection, as they serve selflessly fighting for our freedom. Missouri is
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update – May 4, 2018
May 4, 2018 Missouri Senate Approves Education Reforms With just a few weeks left in the legislative session, the work days are getting longer in
Sen. Dan Brown’s Legislative Column
Sometimes, it can seem like there is little lawmakers agree on. However, working hard to support veterans and active duty service members is one issue
Sen. Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 30, 2018
May 3, 2018 Reflecting on My Time in the State Capitol One Monday, April 30, I delivered my farewell address to the Missouri Senate. During
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for May 3, 2018
Last week, we talked about our progress with SB 1050, which was just passed by the House Transportation Committee on Monday. This week, I want
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for May 1, 2018
Budget and Taxation “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 30, 2018
Approving Missouri’s Operating Budget Last week, the Missouri Senate passed a preliminary version of the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Nearly $28