Category: Senator Dave Schatz

Beginning a New School Year All across our state, children, parents and teachers are preparing to start a new school year. In a normal year,

Working to Find a Solution to Violent Crime On Wednesday, Aug. 5, lawmakers from around the state returned to Jefferson City to resume the extra

Returning to the State Capitol for an Extra Legislative Session Following a break in legislative action after the final day of the 2020 legislative session

Pandemic Forces Withholds to Maintain Balanced Budget As we emerge from the initial stages of the coronavirus pandemic, every state and local government, including our

Missouri Is Open for Business On June 16, Missouri began phase 2 of the “Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan.” During phase 2, there will be no

Reopening the Show-Me State Over the course of the past four months, our state has gone to great lengths to minimize the effects of the

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

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,

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

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