We have an opioid epidemic in this country and in our state. The death rate from these drugs has nearly quadrupled since 1999, and continues
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Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Feb. 23, 2018
As a Missouri Senator, I review a number of bills on numerous subjects. Last week, as I waited to present a bill to help foster
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update – Feb. 22, 2018
Feb. 22, 2018 Practical Solutions for Unique Challenges Moving forward in Missouri’s Education System Lawmakers discussed and debated Senate Bill 612 on the Missouri
Sen. Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 19, 2018
The Missouri Senate Moves Full Steam Ahead with the 2018 Legislative Session With the 2018 legislative session in full swing, lawmakers continue to discuss and
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for Feb. 22, 2018
As we begin to look ahead to spring and warmer weather, it is also time to begin thinking about filing state and federal taxes. The
Sen. Onder’s Legislative Report for the Week of Feb. 19, 2018
Protecting Patients, Not Profits Click the picture above for a video message What if some insurance companies were instituting policies that would force you to
Sen. Curls’ Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 19, 2018
Last week, I discussed the controversy surrounding Senate Bill 564, a proposal that would institute rate increase caps for public utilities in Missouri while altering the
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 19, 2018
Restoring the Missouri Rx Plan Under current law, the Missouri Rx Plan, established by the General Assembly to coordinate Missouri prescription drug assistance with Medicare
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 12, 2018
Providing Transparency for Those Who Suffer from Sexual Assault Missouri has a transparency problem when it comes to sexual assault testing kits. Following an alleged
Sen. Caleb Rowden’s Column for the Week of Feb. 12, 2018
Feb. 16, 2018 Senator Caleb Rowden’s Column for the Week of Feb. 12, 2018 As the 2018 legislative session continues, I would like to highlight