Category: Senator Elaine Gannon

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Nov. 21, 2022 “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Oct. 6, 2022 Mission Accomplished to Cut Taxes and Help Farmers With the drop of the gavel on Oct.

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Sept. 23, 2022 Update on Veto and Extra Sessions My colleagues and I returned to Jefferson City on Sept.

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022 Another Legislative Session Is in the Books The final gavel fell on May 12, drawing the

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for May 6, 2022 The Buck Stops Where? May 8 is the birthday of Missouri’s native son, President Harry S.

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for April 28, 2022 The Great Balancing Act Missouri’s Constitution requires the Legislature to pass a balanced budget each year.

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for April 14, 2022 The Golden Rule Easter weekend begins with Maundy Thursday, a day for Christians to reflect on

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for April 7, 2022 The Awe of April Call me partial, but I believe our community is one of the

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for March 25, 2022 Living by our Motto Our state’s motto, Salus populi suprema lex esto, a Latin phrase which

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for March 10, 2022 Springing Bills Forward The days already seemed a little longer this week as legislators attempted to

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for March 3, 2022 Reaching the Half-Way Point If I compared the legislative session to a NASCAR race, the flagman

Hurry Up…and Wait! Following weeks of stalled floor discussions, cancelled hearings and weather-induced closings, nearly all of the chairs of standing Senate committees hurried to

Drawing New Congressional Districts The Missouri Senate has reached an impasse on the proposed maps outlined in House Bill 2117, and its companion, Senate Bill

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 27, 2022 Drawing New Congressional Districts One of the most important tasks before the General Assembly this session

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 21, 2022 Celebrating the Dream Americans launched the workweek honoring the vision, leadership and courage of civil rights

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 13, 2022 The 2022 Legislative Session is Underway! With the pounding of the gavel on Jan. 5, my

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Dec. 13, 2021 One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is attending the candlelight service at First Baptist Church

Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Dec. 2, 2021 Bill Pre-Filing Is Underway The lyrics from a classic Bing Crosby song have been playing in