Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 19, 2025
December 19, 2025Stronger than Ever
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 11, 2025
December 11, 2025Happy holidays!
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 12, 2025
September 12, 2025You Showed Up! My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you who showed up to defend democracy and voters’ rights on Sept. 10.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Releases the Following Statement in Response to the Passage of Redrawn Congressional Maps
September 12, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, decries the final passage of House Bill 1 in the Missouri Senate on Sept. 12.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Invites Community to Mental Health Awareness Brunch
July 21, 2025Brunch with Bebe's Sisters
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025Missouri CROWN Act Signed into Law
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025Extra Session Yields Disaster Relief and Stadium Funding
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025Defensive Line Defeated
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Speaks on SB 80
May 15, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, discusses Senate Bill 80.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Missouri CROWN Act Passed by Legislature
May 14, 2025Senate Bill 160
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025One Step Forward
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025Defending the Will of Voters on Workers' Rights
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025Budget Time
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 4, 2025
April 04, 2025Clearing Legislative Hurdles
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025Halftime Report
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 6, 2025
March 06, 2025In Like a Lion
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 28, 2025
February 28, 2025Measures Gain Monentum
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2025
February 20, 2025The Big Chill
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 14, 2025
February 14, 2025Still I Rise
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 7, 2025
February 07, 2025NOLA Bound!
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Presents SB 38 in Committee
January 28, 2025Senator Barbara Washington, D-Kansas City, presents Senate Bill 38 to the Missouri Senate Progress and Development Committee.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 24, 2025
January 24, 2025One Step Closer
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 17, 2025
January 17, 2025The 2025 Legislative Session is Underway
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Honors the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2025Doctor King was born on Jan. 15, 1929
December 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 19, 2025
December 19, 2025Stronger than Ever
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Dec. 11, 2025
December 11, 2025Happy holidays!
September 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 12, 2025
September 12, 2025You Showed Up! My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you who showed up to defend democracy and voters’ rights on Sept. 10.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Releases the Following Statement in Response to the Passage of Redrawn Congressional Maps
September 12, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, decries the final passage of House Bill 1 in the Missouri Senate on Sept. 12.
July 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Invites Community to Mental Health Awareness Brunch
July 21, 2025Brunch with Bebe's Sisters
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025Missouri CROWN Act Signed into Law
May 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025Defensive Line Defeated
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Speaks on SB 80
May 15, 2025Senator Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, discusses Senate Bill 80.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Missouri CROWN Act Passed by Legislature
May 14, 2025Senate Bill 160
April 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025One Step Forward
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025Defending the Will of Voters on Workers' Rights
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025Budget Time
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 4, 2025
April 04, 2025Clearing Legislative Hurdles
March 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025Halftime Report
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 6, 2025
March 06, 2025In Like a Lion
February 2025
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 28, 2025
February 28, 2025Measures Gain Monentum
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2025
February 20, 2025The Big Chill
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 14, 2025
February 14, 2025Still I Rise
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 7, 2025
February 07, 2025NOLA Bound!
January 2025
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Presents SB 38 in Committee
January 28, 2025Senator Barbara Washington, D-Kansas City, presents Senate Bill 38 to the Missouri Senate Progress and Development Committee.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 24, 2025
January 24, 2025One Step Closer
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 17, 2025
January 17, 2025The 2025 Legislative Session is Underway
Video: Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Honors the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2025Doctor King was born on Jan. 15, 1929
December 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Dec. 13, 2024
December 13, 2024A Snapshot of 2025
November 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Nov. 27, 2024
November 27, 2024Thankful and Blessed
October 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Oct. 30, 2024
October 30, 20247 - 0, Baby!
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Oct. 17, 2024
October 17, 2024A Royal Finish
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Oct. 11, 2024
October 11, 2024I have lived in this amazing city for a couple of decades now, but I cannot think of a time when I have been more proud to call this magical place home.
September 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Sept. 30, 2024
September 30, 2024Flex Your Civic Muscles
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Sept. 13, 2024
September 13, 2024Veto Session
August 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Capitol Report for Aug. 27, 2024
August 27, 2024First Signs of Fall
July 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for the Week of July 8, 2024
July 12, 2024Two More Town Halls
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Invites Community to Annual Public Health and Safety Fair on July 13
July 03, 2024Public Health and Safety Fair Announcement
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 3, 2024
July 03, 2024Happy 4th of July
May 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for May 7, 2024
May 07, 2024Hey, Hey, Hey KC
April 2024
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024Arc of Justice
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024Going There for Health Care
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024April 10, 2024
November 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Nov. 21, 2023
November 21, 2023Happy Thanksgiving!
August 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023A Generous Donation
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
August 11, 2023Week Ending Aug. 12, 2023
July 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 24, 2023
July 28, 20237/28/23
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
July 21, 2023Week of July 21, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for July 18, 2023
July 18, 20237.18.23
June 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Urges State Leaders to Uphold Manslaughter Conviction
June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Selected to Attend White House State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights
June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Senators Lauren Arthur, Barbara Anne Washington and Senate Colleagues Secure Funding for Kansas City
June 05, 2023FY '24 Budget
May 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for May 5, 2023
May 05, 2023Money Talks
April 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023Happy NFL Draft Weekend!
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for April 5, 2023
April 05, 2023April 5, 2023
March 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023March 31, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023Week of March 24, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for March 3, 2023
March 03, 20233.3.23
February 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 24, 2023
February 24, 2023Feb. 24, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
February 10, 2023Feb. 10, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Feb. 3, 2023
February 07, 2023Feb. 3, 2023
January 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
January 26, 2023Jan. 26, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 20, 2023
January 23, 2023Jan. 23, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column for Jan. 12, 2023
January 12, 2023Jan. 12, 2023
Senator Barbara Anne Washington's Legislative Column
January 09, 2023Week of Jan. 6, 2023
October 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Oct. 14, 2022
October 14, 2022Week of Oct. 14, 2022
August 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Aug. 26
August 29, 2022Governor Calls Extra Session to Enact Income Tax Cut
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Aug. 15, 2022
August 15, 2022Petition to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Cleared for Nov. 8 Ballot
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington and Senate Colleagues Invite Educators and the Public to Discuss Childhood Literacy
August 05, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, invites educators, parents and concerned members of the community to participate in a public forum
June 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 20, 2022
June 21, 2022Governor Signs Omnibus Higher Education Bill into Law
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 13, 2022
June 14, 2022Governor Signs Bill Protecting Use of Certain COVID Treatments
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 6, 2022
June 08, 2022Coping with COVID-19 Virtual Event
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 30, 2022
June 02, 2022Supreme Court Hears Case on Collective Bargaining Rights
May 2022
Missouri General Assembly Passes Higher Education Bill
May 20, 2022Jefferson City — The Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 718, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, designating the third week of September
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Secures Funding for Apiary Program
May 20, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, secured $250,000 in the Missouri state operating budget for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year for
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 16, 2022
May 18, 2022American Rescue Plan Act Website Launched
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 9, 2022
May 16, 2022A Success End to Session
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Urban Farms Tax Credit Passes Missouri General Assembly
May 11, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, creating a tax credit for urban farms won final passage from the
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2, 2022
May 09, 2022Lawmakers Finalize State Operating Budget
April 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 25, 2022
April 29, 2022Senate Passes Budget to Set Up Final Negotiations with House
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 18, 2022
April 22, 2022Senate Committee Advances FY 2023 State Operating Budget
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 11, 2022
April 19, 2022Sickle Cell Awareness Week Advances to House
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 4, 2022
April 11, 2022Priority Legislation Moving Forward
March 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 21, 2022
March 29, 2022Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 7, 2022
March 11, 2022Starts and Stalls in Missouri Senate
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 28, 2022
March 07, 2022Senate Ends Busy Week on Abrupt Note
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Encourages Female High School Seniors to Apply for Women Legislators Scholarship
March 03, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — The women legislators of the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate have established a one-time scholarship opportunity for young ladies in their senior year of high school.
February 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 21, 2022
February 28, 2022Senate Moving Forward
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 14, 2022
February 18, 2022Senate Panel Restores Governor’s Pay Plan to Spending Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 7, 2022
February 12, 2022Redistricting Debate Stalls In Missouri Senate
January 2022
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 24, 2022
January 28, 2022The Missouri Senate Prepares for Redistricting Debate
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 17, 2022
January 21, 2022State of the State Address
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 10, 2022
January 14, 2022House Committee Advances Congressional Redistricting Bill
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 3, 2022
January 06, 20222022 Legislative Session Kicks-Off