Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of April 20, 2026

This week, the Missouri Senate reached a major milestone in the state budget process.

Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of April 20, 2026

Missouri senators create their version of the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.

Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for April 24, 2026

From Markup to Speak Up

State Senator Tracy McCreery's Capitol Report for April 24, 2026

On April 16, House Joint Resolution 173 & 174 came before the Senate and passed. I voted no on this measure and remain firmly opposed to it.

Video: Sen. Joe Nicola's Legislative Update for the Week of April 20, 2026

Senator Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, discusses both the Fiscal Year 2027 Missouri operating budget and some of the legislation that could be discussed before the 2026 regular legislative session ends on May 15.

Senator Brian Williams' Legislative Column for April 23, 2026

Senate Tackles Budget

Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for April 23, 2026

Money Talks

Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of April 20, 2026

More legislation has passed both bodies of the Missouri General Assembly.

Senator Kurtis Gregory's Capitol Report for April 23, 2026

Up to Bat on the Budget