Balancing the State’s Checkbook It’s no secret to any Missourian, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state. From the drastic drops in
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Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 18, 2020
Reflecting on the 2020 Legislative Session Friday, May 15, marked the final day of the 2020 legislative session, and it was certainly a session that
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for May 21, 2020
Reflecting on the 2020 Legislative Session The most challenging and unique legislative session I have seen ended last week. In the midst of a pandemic,
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for May 14, 2020
Finishing the Final Days of the 2020 Legislative Session Friday, May 15, marks the final day of the Second Regular Session of the 100th General
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for May 7, 2020
Passing a Budget that Reflects Our Priorities Members of the General Assembly have only one constitutional obligation over the course of each legislative session. The
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for April 30, 2020
Returning to the Capitol From my perspective, passing a balanced state operating budget remains the primary focus of lawmakers as they return to the Capitol
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 30, 2020
Resuming the 2020 Legislative Session This week marked the return of the General Assembly to the State Capitol. The atmosphere and mood in the Statehouse
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Amendment Shields Stimulus From State Taxes
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Amendment Shields Stimulus From State Taxes JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has filed legislation to shield federal coronavirus relief
Senate Advances Legislation to Expand Forensic Exams for Rape Survivors
Senate Advances Legislation to Expand Forensic Exams for Rape Survivors JEFFERSON CITY — Survivors of sexual assault are more likely to have access to proper
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for April 23, 2020
The Final Three Weeks Like so many businesses, churches and schools throughout Missouri, the Legislature has been sidelined by the COVID-19 crisis. As initial concerns