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Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer's Podcast for the Week of March 9, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses the status of the 2026 regular legislative session.


Senator Carter-Led Legislation to Protect Children from Predators Heads to Governor’s Desk

Friday, March 13, 2026

House Bill 2273, handled in the Senate by Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, is headed to the governor’s desk.


Senator Henderson's Capitol Report for Friday, March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

As the legislative session moves forward, it’s been great to see meaningful work happening on issues that truly matter to Missourians — all while our Capitol is buzzing with energy and engagement.


Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Mid-Term Report


Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery's Legislative Update for the Week of March 9, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, recaps the first half of session.


Senator Mike Bernskoetter's Legislative Column for the Week of March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

An Update on the Governor’s Tax Plan


Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman's Dome to Home Update for March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

We’ve reached the midpoint of the 2026 Missouri legislative session, and it has been a busy week in the Missouri Senate.


Senator Tracy McCreery's Capitol Report for March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

We’re officially halfway through the legislative session, and the final week before our mid-session break was an exciting one!


Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of March 9, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses some of his legislative priorities at the halfway point of the 2026 regular legislative session.


Senator Kurtis Gregory's Capitol Report for March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Reforming the Juvenile Justice System


Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of March 9, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Session reaches the halfway mark.


Senator Angela Mosley's Legislative Column for March 13, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

The Office of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls


Senator Brian Williams’ Legislative Column for March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Approaching the Halfway Point


Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Halfway Point


Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of March 9, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

This week was extremely busy.


Video: Sen. Angela Mosley Presents SB 1652 in Committee

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Senator Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, presents Senate Bill 1652 to the Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.


Video: Sen. Mike Henderson Presents SB 1430 in Committee

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Senator Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, presents Senate Bill 1430 to the Missouri Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee.


Video: Sen. Joe Nicola Presents SB 1255 in Committee

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Senator Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, presents Senate Bill 1255 to the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.


Video: Sen. Ben Brown Presents SB 1286 in Committee

Monday, March 09, 2026

Senator Ben Brown, R-Washington, presents Senate Bill 1286 to the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.


Video: Sen. Ben Brown Presents SB 986 in Committee

Monday, March 02, 2026

Senator Ben Brown, R-Washington, presents Senate Bill 986 to the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.


Video: Sen. Curtis Trent Presents SB 1182 in Committee

Monday, March 02, 2026

Senator Curtis Trent, R-Battlefield, presents Senate Bill 1182 to the Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.


Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, recaps the week.


Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for Feb. 26, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

A Taste of the South


Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses House Bill 2014, which is the supplemental appropriations measure for the remainder of the current fiscal year, and Senate Bill 974. This measure seeks to modify provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veteran benefits matters.


Senator Jason Bean Delivers Immediate Property Tax Relief from Data Center Development

Friday, February 27, 2026

Senator Jason Bean, R-Peach Orchard, is leading the charge to provide Missouri families with immediate property tax relief when major data centers are built in their communities.


Senator Mike Bernskoetter's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 27, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

Improving Land Surveying Service


Senator Kurtis Gregory's Capitol Report for Feb. 27, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

The Election Cycle


Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

The Senate Appropriations Committee continued work on the budget.


Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 27, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

In Like a Lion


Senator Mike Henderson's Capitol Report for Feb. 27, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

I hope you’ve had a chance to step outside and enjoy this stretch of beautiful weather. The sunshine and mild temperatures feel like a little preview of what’s to come, and it’s hard not to smile knowing spring is just around the corner.


Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

This week, the following bills were discussed on the Senate floor: • Senate Bill 1019 would allow boards of trustees of municipal hospitals to invest up to 50% of funds not required for operations or other obligations. • Senate Bill 1062 would establish the True Charity Act and True Charity program in the Missouri Department of Social Services to coordinate with various agencies and a partner network to ensure participants receive the items and assistance they need. • Senate Bill 1023 would modify provisions relating to the funding of public libraries and law libraries.


Senator Jill Carter Advances Senate Bill 985 to Strengthen Election Transparency and Integrity

Friday, February 27, 2026

State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, presented Senate Bill 985 on Monday before the Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.


Video: Sen. Patty Lewis Presents SB 1637 in Committee

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Senator Patty Lewis, D-Kansas City, presents Senate Bill 1637 to the Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.


Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

This week, the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee heard another one of my pieces of legislation.


Senators Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Ben Brown Comment on Pacific Data Center Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026


Video: Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Presents SB 967 in Committee

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Senator Angela Mosley, D-Florissant, presents Senate Bill 967 to the Missouri Senate Education Committee.


Video: Sen. Joe Nicola Presents SB 1534 in Committee

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Senator Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, presents Senate Bill 1534 to the Missouri Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee.


Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery Presents SB 899 in Committee

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, presents Senate Bill 899 to the Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.