Legislative Column for Sept. 27, 2019 One of the most gratifying things about being a state legislator is that, occasionally, the actions we take in
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Sen. O’Laughlin’s Column for the Week of Sept. 23, 2019
JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has an interesting way of defining the state’s failing public schools. DESE calls the
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Sept. 27: Military Jobs
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 180, which modifies provisions relating to incentives for the creation of military jobs.
Missouri Senate Concludes Extra and Veto Sessions
JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for the First Extra Session of the First Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly. In
Senator Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Sept. 23, 2019
Back in the District The halls of the Missouri State Capitol are quiet again, following the week-long extraordinary session in mid-September. Instead, lawmakers are back
Senator Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Sept. 26, 2019
Deadlines for Farm Programs Loom Throughout Missouri, harvest season is upon us. If farmers aren’t in the fields now, they soon will be. The good
The Missouri Senate Minute for Sept. 24: Military Jobs
JEFFERSON CITY — A new economic development tool became law last month. Senate Bill 180 modifies provisions relating to incentives for the creation of military
Senator Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Sept. 23, 2019
An Extraordinary Tax Break The Missouri Constitution says that “on extraordinary occasions” the governor may convene the General Assembly by proclamation. That happened earlier this
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Sept. 22, 1954
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Sept. 22, 1954, the day the riots at the Missouri State Penitentiary began.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Sept. 20: Committees
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews one Missouri Senate committee that has completed its work and the possibility of a new