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
Category: Columns
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of May 4: Getting Rural Missouri the Technology It Needs
As I have said for years, rural Missouri desperately needs better Internet coverage. Updating broadband Internet services throughout not only northwest Missouri, but also all
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for the Week of April 27, 2020
COVID-19 Information for the Week of April 27, 2020 Legislative Session Update On April 21, the governor signed House Bill 1511 & 1452 into law.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 1, 2020
Back to Work With just three weeks remaining before the scheduled conclusion of the 2020 legislative session, we returned to Jefferson City this week to
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 1, 2020
Legislators returned to Jefferson City following six weeks of teleworking to finish the final weeks of the 2020 legislative session. From my perspective, this past
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. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 27, 2020
Moving Forward From COVID-19 This week, the governor announced the first phase of his “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan, outlining steps Missouri will take to
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for April 29, 2020
Legislative Column for April 29, 2020 There have been times during my legislative career when I have come to the Capitol on a Sunday night
Senate Passes Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
This week marked the return of the General Assembly to the State Capitol. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe the time has come for lawmakers