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Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Feb. 10, 2021
The Family Farm Over the years, I’ve encountered quite a few people who say farming is in their blood. And they mean it. Generation after
Sen. Jason Bean’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 8, 2021
Expanding Renewable Natural Gas Opportunities in Missouri This week, I had the pleasure of presenting one of my bills to the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection,
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021
Week of February 1, 2021 The Missouri Senate experienced its first filibuster of the 2021 legislative session this week. The nonstop debate went on for
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of Feb. 8: Working to Protect People from Frivolous Lawsuits
The Missouri Senate is working to put an end to a very unnecessary side effect of the coronavirus pandemic, and it has nothing to do
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021
COVID-19 Liability and Vaccine Rollout This week, I experienced my first filibuster in the Missouri Senate. On Tuesday, Feb 2, my colleagues and I engaged
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021
Providing Certainty in Uncertain Times Since the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state. The virus has caused
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Feb. 05, 2021
Getting Past COVID and Protecting Health Insurance Coverage for Missourians Last weekend, I took a drive over to West Plains to visit the COVID-19 vaccination
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Feb. 05, 2021
A Week of Milestones As I think back on this week in the Missouri Senate, two remarkable milestones stand out in my mind. My greatest
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Feb. 1, 2021
Protecting Small Business The past year has been tough for business, and the future remains uncertain as COVID-19 continues to impact our communities. Although each
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Feb. 5, 2021
Protecting Businesses and Those Who Serve Just over one week ago, the governor delivered his State of the State Address in the Senate chamber and
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Feb. 4, 2020
Protecting Those on the Frontlines of the Pandemic Since the start of the pandemic, countless Missourians have gone above and beyond the call of duty
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 1
This week, the Missouri Senate debated the first major piece of legislation for this legislative session. The Missouri Senate spent approximately 15 hours on Tuesday
Sen. Karla May’s May Report for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021
The Week of Feb. 1, 2021 On the Floor Black History Month: In celebration of Black History Month, Black senators will be taking some time
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Feb. 4, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Feb. 4, 2021 Legislation Progresses in the Senate Terri Guillemets’ observation, “February is the border between winter and spring,”
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Feb. 3, 2021
Our Wisest Pursuit Thomas Jefferson once described agriculture as “our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals
Sen. Jason Bean’s Legislative Column for Feb. 2, 2021
Settling Into the Missouri Senate The first few weeks of the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly have been both busy and exciting,
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column for the Week of Feb. 1: Learning the State of the State
The Missouri General Assembly now has a clearer picture of what is expected of us over the next four months. Each year, the governor delivers
Sen. Caleb Rowden’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 25, 2021
This week was particularly exciting in the Missouri Senate. As we closed out the first month of the legislative session, we passed our first bill
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 29, 2021
Moving Priorities Forward The fourth week of the 2021 legislative session included a number of highlights for me personally, but these moments occurred in the
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 29, 2021
Senate Bill 49 Advances This week, I presented my Senate Bill 49 to the Transportation Committee. This legislation addresses issues brought to me by constituents
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 25, 2021
Week of January 25, 2021 On January 20, Americans witnessed history being made. That day, we saw the inauguration of the 46th president of the
Sen. Karla May’s May Report for the Week of Jan. 25, 2021
The Week of Jan. 25, 2021 On Wednesday, Jan. 27, a joint session of the General Assembly was scheduled for the annual State of the
Senator Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 29, 2021
The State of the State Missouri’s Constitution requires the governor to inform the General Assembly about the state of the government at the beginning of
Sen. Mike Moon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 29, 2021
Senator Mike Moon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 29, 2021 The Missouri Senate is through with week four of the First Regular Session of the 101st
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 29, 2021
A Historic State of the State Likely for the first time in Missouri history, the governor’s annual State of the State Address was not delivered
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2021
Increasing Workforce Development in the Show-Me State It is no secret, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state’s economy. Prior to the
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 25, 2021
The State of the State Typically one of the best-attended events of any legislative session, the annual State of the State Address was entirely different
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 25
Things are starting to intensify in the Missouri Senate, as we conclude the first month of the 2021 legislative session. Our highlight this week was
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2021
Missouri Forward On Jan. 27, lawmakers had the opportunity to hear from the governor on his plans to move Missouri forward in the year ahead.
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 28, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 28, 2021 Full Speed Ahead With the end of the first month of the 2021 legislative session quickly
Sen. Andrew Koenig’s Capitol Report for Jan. 27, 2021
My Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session The 2021 legislative session is well underway, and we are beginning to discuss legislation in committee hearings. At
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 25: Working for You
The annual legislative session is off and running at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. For the next five months, the Missouri Senate and House
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Jan. 25: Keeping Everyone Safe at the Capitol
There have been a lot of questions about safety protocols at the Capitol this year, as the coronavirus pandemic stretches into its second year. Rest
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley’s Legislative Column for Jan. 25, 2021
My Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session We have completed the first three weeks of the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly. While
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 25, 2021
Tackling Priority Legislation The 101st General Assembly began its third week with only the Senate being in session. With the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 18, 2021
Protecting Our State’s Business Community Missouri is home to numerous businesses and manufacturing companies that create products used throughout the world. These businesses, big and
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Jan. 22, 2021
For the Consideration of the Committee So far this year, over 400 pieces of legislation have been filed in the Missouri Senate. These bills cover
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 22, 2021
Protecting Missouri’s Health Care Heroes and Small Businesses We’re three weeks into the 2021 legislative session and this week’s schedule was packed full of committee
Sen. Karla May’s May Report for the Week of Jan. 18, 2021
On Jan. 20, 2021, Americans came together to witness the swearing of a new presidential administration. While each presidential inauguration is special and historic in
Senator Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 18, 2021
The Legislative Process Begins With a delayed start due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, the Missouri Senate hit the ground running
Senator Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2021
The Legislative Process Begins The Senate returned to Jefferson City following the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and quickly got to work with committee hearings,
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 18
This week saw the first committee hearings of the 2021 legislative session. It normally takes a little time to get things moving in a new
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2021
An Important Part of the Legislative Process This past week marked the beginning of an important aspect of our work in Jefferson City — committee
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Jan. 18: Learning Our Assignments
As is customary for a new General Assembly, lawmakers have been given their committee assignments for 2021 and ’22. The 101st General Assembly started work
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 11, 2021
Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 11, 2021 The First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly began on Jan. 6, 2021. On the
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 15, 2021
Blessings and Opportunities The second week of the 2021 legislative session began with the governor’s inauguration ceremony on the south lawn of the State Capitol.
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
Getting to Work For You What began as a cold, gray morning transformed into a beautiful day, with sunshine and blue skies, as elected officials
Sen. Caleb Rowden’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 11, 2021
The 2021 Legislative Session Begins The First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly officially began on Wednesday, Jan. 6. I was proud to once
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 11
The Bicentennial Inauguration of the 57th Governor of Missouri Jan. 11, 2021 Missouri State Capitol Missouri State University Chorale perform at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
Marching Orders The second week of the 101st General Assembly has just concluded. In a typical year, the first few weeks of session tend to
Sen. Mike Cierpiot’s Capitol Report for Jan. 14, 2021
The 2021 Legislative Session Gets Underway Legislative activity is beginning to pick up at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The 2021 legislative session
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
Inauguration Day in the Show-Me State On Monday, Jan. 11, members of the General Assembly, Missouri’s congressional delegation, the public and others convened on the
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
The 2021 Session Begins The 2021 legislative session is now underway in Jefferson City. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Jan. 6 for the start
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 14, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 14, 2021 Proud to be a Missourian This week began with a bit of pomp and circumstance as
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
A Proud Day for the Show-Me State On Monday, Jan. 11, I was proud and humbled to preside over the inauguration of Missouri’s 57th governor.
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 7, 2021
Humbled to Serve On Wednesday, Jan. 6, I walked into the Missouri Senate chamber, raised my right hand and took the oath of office to
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 11, 2020
New Beginnings The second week of the 2021 legislative session was much more focused on practical legislative matters than in some past years, when the
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Jan. 11: The 2021 Legislative Session Is Underway
Lawmakers have returned to Jefferson City for the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly. For all of the issues we see each year,
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 8, 2021
The People Are My Priority In southeast Missouri, we’re used to traveling long distances before we reach a destination, but that was hardly the case
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 8, 2021
Returning to Work The 2021 legislative session has begun. New and reelected members of the Senate took the oath of office on Jan. 6, though
Sen. Eric Burlison Shares His Goals for the 2021 Legislative Session
Wednesday, Jan. 6 marked the first day of the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly. To begin this session, I wanted to talk
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 4
This week, my colleagues and I returned to Jefferson City to begin the 2021 legislative session. Opening week tends to be a bit shorter, with
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Jan. 7, 2021
The 2021 Legislative Session Begins It’s the start of a new year and a new legislative session. On Jan. 6, the First Regular Session of
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 4, 2021
The 101st General Assembly Begins This week, legislators returned to the Capitol for the start of the 101st General Assembly. Activity in the Senate got
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 7, 2021
Beginning the 2021 Legislative Session On Wednesday, Jan. 6, my colleagues and I returned to the capital city for the start of the First Regular
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 7, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 7, 2021 The 101st General Assembly is Underway Wednesday, Jan. 6, marked the official beginning of the 101st
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Dec. 14: Preparing for Another Legislative Session
While the Missouri General Assembly normally conducts its work from January through May during the course of the regular legislative session, lawmakers spent a lot
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Dec. 10, 2020
Legislative Column for December 10, 2020 For the past nine months we’ve kept our distance, washed our hands and waited for the development of a
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 10, 2020
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 10, 2020 My Legislative Priorities for 2021 On Dec. 1, policy makers unofficially started the upcoming legislative session
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Dec. 9, 2020
Looking Forward to Session With less than a month remaining before the start of the next legislative session on Jan. 6, lawmakers have begun pre-filing
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Dec. 9, 2020
Unwrapping the Capitol We’re getting to that point in the year when gifts are being bought, wrapped in festive paper and bows and placed under
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Dec. 7: Working to Continue to Protect Missouri
Lawmakers have finished their work for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Second Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly. Over the course of the
Sen. Eric Burlison’s Legislative Column for Dec. 7, 2020
A Few of My Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session On Tuesday, Dec. 1, legislators had the first opportunity to pre-file bills, signaling the unofficial
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Dec. 4, 2020
Legislative Column for Dec. 4, 2020 Anyone who has ever crafted a household budget or written a business plan knows how difficult it is to
Sen. Mike Cierpiot’s Guest Column for Dec. 3, 2020
Missouri Senate Passes $1.27 Billion Supplemental Budget 2020 has presented a host of challenges. From a pandemic, to an economic slowdown, to the beginning steps
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Nov. 30, 2020
Extra Session Ends, Pre-Filing Begins This week, the Missouri Senate completed the task the governor put before us when he called the Legislature back to
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 3, 2020
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 3, 2020 Senate Approves COVID-19 Supplemental Budget The Missouri Senate reconvened in Jefferson City on Tuesday, Dec. 1,
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Dec. 3, 2020
Providing Missourians with the Programs and Resources Needed to Navigate the Pandemic On Tuesday, Dec. 1, senators returned to the State Capitol to finish their
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Dec. 2, 2020
Providing Relief to Missourians On Dec. 2, the Missouri Senate passed a $1.27 billion supplemental budget as part of a second extra session called by