The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine is the loudest headline on television, radio, newspapers and social media throughout the world. It may be easy to
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Audio: Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Podcast for March 4
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Senate Bill 647, legislation that seeks to establish a grievance process for parents and
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for March 4
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bills 698 & 639, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet services
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for March 4
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses some of those who have visited his office and an award he received this week.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for March 4
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 4, 1849, the day a Missourian served as U.S. president — if only for
Sen. Rick Brattin Files Legislation Combatting Illegal Immigration
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, filed legislation this week to fight illegal immigration and protect Missourians from the ongoing crisis at the
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 28
The governor has signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 supplemental budget bill, House Bill 3014, which provides the state sufficient funding to operate for the
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for March 3
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bills 698 & 639, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet services for pregnant and
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for March 2
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 678, which seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for the Kansas City Police Department, receives first-round Missouri Senate approval.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for March 2
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 2, 1860, fifth day of the Called Session of the 20th General Assembly.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for March 1
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 649, legislation that seeks to reduce the assessment percentage of personal property in St. Charles County.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for March 1
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 1, 1855, the day Central Methodist College in Fayette was incorporated by the Missouri
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may return to redistricting this week.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Feb. 28: Finishing What We Started
Over the past several weeks, a lot has been said about the supplemental budget for Missouri’s current fiscal year. The fiscal year for state government
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 28, 1851, the day the Missouri General Assembly established the Missouri School for the
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 27
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 27, 1855, the day the Missouri Legislature placed the Missouri School for the Blind
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 26
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 26, 1781, the day former Missouri Sen. and Gov. Abraham Williams was born.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for the Week of Feb. 21
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 672, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to workforce development, and House
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 25
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 3014, an emergency supplemental budget for the current fiscal year; Senate Bill 660,
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 21: We Must Protect Our Elections – Now
The 2020 election was one of those watershed moments in American political history. It certainly has had consequences for the American people. Those consequences range
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 21
More legislation is making its way through the process. This week, my Senate Bill 741 was heard by the Missouri Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 24
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators approve House Bill 3014, an emergency supplemental budget for the current fiscal year.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 24
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 24, 1870, the day both the College of Agriculture and the School of Mines
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 23
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 660 seeks to establish the Show-Me Success Diploma Program, the Competency-Based Education Grant Program, the Competency-Based Education Task Force and
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 23
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 23, 1853, the day the Missouri Legislature chartered Westminster College in Fulton.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 22
JEFFERSON CITY — The supplemental budget for the current fiscal year is now in the hands of Missouri senators.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Feb. 21: Giving Missourians the Tools They Need
Among the Legislature’s priorities this year is something that has already proven to be valuable. Fortunately, it comes at a time when our state is
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 22
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 22, 1853, the day the Missouri Legislature granted charter to Washington University.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 21
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Joint Resolution 39, upon voter approval, would allow the growth in assessed values to be limited by law. Senate Joint Resolution
Video: Sen. Onder Presents SJR 31 in Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, presents Senate Joint Resolution 31 to the Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee. His
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 18
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: redistricting; pressing issues; Senate Bill 672, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to the
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 17
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Joint Resolution 33, upon voter approval, would modify provisions relating to taxation.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 17
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 17, 1892, beginning of the Extra Session of the 36th General Assembly.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 14
This week, two of my proposals were heard in committee. Senate Bill 655, which was heard in the Missouri Senate Health and Pensions Committee, allows
Statement from Sen. Eric Burlison Regarding Mask Mandates in Missouri Schools
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, today issued the following statement relating to mask mandates and how they are affecting schools in the
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 16
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 672 would modify provisions relating to the Fast-Track Workforce Incentive Grant program. Senate Bill 641 seeks to enact provisions relating
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 16
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 16, 1995, the date the Missouri Senate was sent House Bill 84, also known
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 15
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking ahead at a mounting number of items to follow redistricting.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 14
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators spend six days discussing redistricting.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Feb. 14: Celebrating Great Northwest Day
It is always a thrill to reach the end of January and see so many of our wonderful friends and neighbors come to Jefferson City
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 13
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 13, 1897, the approximate halfway point of the Regular Session of the 39th General
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 12
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 12, 1853, the day lawmakers chartered Boonville College.
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 11
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 2117, which addresses congressional redistricting.
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 7: It’s Time to End Abortion
Just a few weeks ago marked perhaps the most shameful anniversary our country passes every year – the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It’s hard
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for the Week of Feb. 7
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses the latest on House Bill 2117, redistricting. To download audio, please right click on the
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 11
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 11, 1839, the day the University of Missouri was chartered by the state Legislature.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 10
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to work toward a congressional redistricting map.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 10
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 10, 1895, near the halfway mark of the Regular Session of the 38th General
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 9
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to work on House Bill 2117, the congressional redistricting proposal.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 9
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 9, 1839, the day Missouri started its own public school system.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 8
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators begin discussion on House Bill 2117, congressional redistricting.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 8
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 8, 2007, the day former Missouri Sen. and Lt. Gov. Harriet Woods passed away.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 7
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators begin a new week with redistricting.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Feb. 7: A “Thank You” to Snow Plow Drivers
I would like to thank each and every one of the great people who go out when the rest of us either do not want
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 7
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 7, 1893, the end of the fifth week of the Regular Session of the
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 6
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 6, 1891, middle of the fifth week of the Regular Session of the 36th
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 5
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 5, 1911, the date marking the destruction of Missouri’s State Capitol.
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 4
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews redistricting; Senate Bill 666, legislation that seeks to modify provisions on self-defense; Senate Bill 1106,
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 4
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 4, 1889, beginning of the sixth week of the Regular Session of the 35th
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 3
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 1106 seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for housing programs. Senate Bill 973 would establish the “Truth in Medicine
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 3
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 3, 1887, beginning of the second month of the Regular Session of the 34th
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 2
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 666 would modify provisions on self-defense.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 2
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 2, 1837, the date the Missouri Senate helped charter the Bank of the State
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 31
This was a shorter week than normal at the Capitol, but we still saw several visitors in our office. I always appreciate when people make
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 1
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to work toward a congressional redistricting map.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Feb. 1
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 1, 1885, beginning of the fifth week of the Regular Session of the 33rd
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 31
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators could begin discussing redistricting this week.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Jan. 31: Making Necessary Improvements
For nearly two years, our state has received billions of dollars’ worth of funding from the federal government. Some of this money has been used
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 31
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 31, 1883, beginning of the second month of the Regular Session of the 32nd
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 30
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 30, 1863, the day the Legislature incorporated Mission Free School of St. Louis.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 29
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 29, 1881, middle of the fourth week of the Regular Session of the 31st
Audio: Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Podcast for Jan. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses redistricting; Senate Bill 1106, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for Jan. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 732, a measure that would establish the “Show MO Act,” and redistricting. To
Sen. Rick Brattin Files Pro-Second Amendment Bills
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announces he has filed two important pro-Second Amendment bills in the Missouri Senate. The first bill expands
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Jan. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews redistricting; Senate Bill 804, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to public transit systems; and Senate
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for Jan. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 785, legislation that would modify provisions relating to limitations on certain commercial motor vehicles;
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 28
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 28, 1853, the day the Legislature granted charter to Christian University in Canton.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 24
This week, I was able to have one of my bills heard in committee. Senate Bill 743 would authorize the cities of Clinton and Lincoln
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 27
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 804 would modify provisions relating to public transit systems. Senate Bill 689 seeks to modify provisions relating to peace officer
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 27
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 27, 1879, end of the third week of the Regular Session of the 30th
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 26
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Select Committee on Redistricting hears Senate Bill 663 and House Bill 2117.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 26
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 26, 1849, the day the Jackson-Napton resolutions were introduced in the Missouri Senate.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 25
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators move one step closer to consideration, and potential passage, of a congressional redistricting map.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 25
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 25, 1837, the day the Legislature created the Missouri State Medical Association.
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 24
JEFFERSON CITY — The “road to redistricting” comes to the Missouri Senate this week.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Jan. 24: Big Plans for Northwest Missouri
On Jan. 19, the governor called lawmakers together so he could present his ideas for the 2022 legislative session, which include his vision for the
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 24
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was Jan. 24, 1877, beginning of the third week of the Regular Session of the
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 23
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 23, 1829, the day the Legislature created the Missouri State Library.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 22
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 22, 1875, beginning of the third week of the Regular Session of the 28th
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of Jan. 17
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses her thoughts on this week’s annual budget address to lawmakers from the governor, more commonly known
Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Jan. 21
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews reaction to the governor’s annual budget address; Senate Bill 672, which would modify provisions relating to
New Audio Available from Sen. Luetkemeyer
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses his thoughts on this week’s budget address from the governor to lawmakers and Senate Bill 765,
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 21
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 21, 1826, the day marking the final time the Missouri Senate would meet in
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 17
We had a busy and productive week in the Missouri Senate. The Local Government and Elections Committee, which I chair, held an informational meeting concerning
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 17
Work Is the Solution For the last year and really, since COVID started, the labor market has changed. Forced-shutdowns and manufactured fear caused a lot
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 20
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators reflect on this week’s State of the State address.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 20
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 20, 1874, end of the second week of the Adjourned Session of the 27th
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 19
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 650, legislation that would modify provisions related to charter schools, is heard in committee.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 19
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 19, 1873, the end of the third week of the Regular Session of the
Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 18
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 672 would modify provisions relating to the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant program. This measure has been heard in committee.