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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 24

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 2005, legislation that modifies provisions relating to eminent domain for electrical corporations. This

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for June 21

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 2005 modifies provisions relating to eminent domain for electrical corporations. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 20

June 20, 2022June 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 20, 1955, the day the flowering dogwood became Missouri’s official tree.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 19

June 19, 2022June 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 19, 2003, the day the Missouri General Assembly commemorated Emancipation Day.

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 17

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the seven measures signed into law on June 7.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 17

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 17, 1916, the day the first African-American female to be elected to the Missouri

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Sen. Sandy Crawford Applauds Governor for Signing Her Legislation

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Sandy Crawford

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, announces the governor has signed one of her pieces of legislation into law. “Senate Bill 655 will

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 15

June 15, 2022June 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITYy — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 15, 1861, the day federal troops overtook Jefferson City in the early months of

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for June 14

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 2149 is among seven measures signed into law on June 7. This proposal relates to professional licensing.

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of June 13: The Importance of Father’s Day

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

In 1909, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd was sitting in church listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. The 27-year-old started to think about her father.

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Sen. Lincoln Hough Receives Prestigious Award from Missouri Chamber of Commerce

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Lincoln Hough

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has been recognized as a 2022 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “Working

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 12

June 12, 2022June 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 12, 1861, the day then-Missouri Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson issued a war proclamation.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 11

June 11, 2022June 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 11, 1861, the day state leaders met to decide Missouri’s involvement in the Civil

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 10

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews different aspects of the state’s operating budget: House Bill 3014 and House Bill 3015, supplemental

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 10

June 10, 2022June 9, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 10, 1929, the day the Legislature incorporated the University of Kansas City.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 9

June 9, 2022June 8, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 9, 1813, the day James Minor was born.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 8

June 8, 2022June 7, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was June 8, 1872, the day the governor calls lawmakers back into Jefferson City.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for June 7

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Supplemental budgets for the current fiscal year, contained in House Bills 3014 and 3015, are now law. Additional budget measures, House Bills

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of June 6: Paving a Better Way Through Rural Missouri

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

As many of you know, I am one of the biggest proponents of working to improve our state’s infrastructure. To me, state government should be

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 6

June 6, 2022June 3, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 6, 1865, the day the “Drake Constitution” was ratified by Missouri voters.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 4

June 4, 2022June 3, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 4, 1812, the day Congress established the Territory of Missouri.

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 3

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews those issues that did not make it across the finish line this year for lawmakers,

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 3

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 3, 1850, the day the Town of Kansas was incorporated.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for June 2

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 2, 1862, the day loyalty oaths were adopted in Missouri.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 31

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Some issues did not make it across the finish line this year. Others did, such as House Bill 1878, which relates to

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of May 30: Remembering Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

Each year, the United States sets aside the last Monday in May as a day of remembrance for all those who have died while serving

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 31

May 31, 2022May 26, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 31, 1953, the day former Missouri Supreme Judge — and State Rep. — Ronnie

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 27

May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 2909, the new congressional redistricting map, which was signed into law last week.

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 23

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Sandy Crawford

Memorial Day weekend is almost here. While this holiday weekend serves as the unofficial start to summer, it also provides us with the opportunity to

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 26

May 26, 2022May 25, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 26, 1971, the 73rd day of the First Regular Session of the 76th General

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Statement from Sen. Rick Brattin Regarding Tragedy in Texas

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Senator Rick Brattin, Statement

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, released the following statement regarding the tragedy that occurred yesterday in Uvalde, Texas: “The events that occurred

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 24

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 2909 becomes the first measure signed into law following conclusion of this year’s regular legislative session. The new law creates

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of May 23: Putting More Resources into Education

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

Part of assembling the state budget each year includes allocating a certain amount of money toward educating the children of our state. Every year, approximately

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 22

May 22, 2022May 19, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 22, 1899, the last day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly.

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 20

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly.

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Sen. Justin Brown to Head Immigration Panel

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Justin Brown

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has been named to chair the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Illegal Immigration, a panel established to

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Sen. Rick Brattin’s Legislation Protecting Children from Pornography in Schools Passes

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Rick Brattin

JEFFERSON CITY — Conservative state Sen. Rick Brattin’s, R-Harrisonville, legislation protecting students from pornographic materials in schools passed the Missouri Legislature on May 12. Senator

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Opinion/Editorial from Sen. Lincoln Hough on Mental Health Awareness Month

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Op/Ed, Senator Lincoln Hough

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, discusses Mental Health Awareness Month: The Need for Transformative Investments into Behavioral Health Care. The month of

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Audio: Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Podcast for the Week of May 16

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senator Holly Rehder

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Senate Bills 775, 751 & 640, legislation that seeks to makes changes to certain

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 17

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators look back at the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly.

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of May 16: Legislative Session Comes to an End

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

Another legislative session has come and gone in Missouri. The Legislature spends four and a half months in Jefferson City each year with the goal

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Statement from Sen. Lincoln Hough on the 2022 Legislative Session

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Senator Lincoln Hough, Statement

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, issued the following statement regarding the 2022 legislative session: “My colleagues and I have wrapped up the

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 15

May 15, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 15, 1861, final day of the Called Session of the 21st General Assembly.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 14

May 14, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 14, 1932, the day Missouri’s first female, African-American Missouri senator — Gwen Giles —

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 9

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Sandy Crawford

The 2022 legislative session has come to a close with several of my priorities now on the governor’s desk for his consideration. The past four

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 13

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Joint Resolution 79, a resolution that would let Missouri voters decide on changes to

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 13

May 13, 2022May 12, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 13, 1807, the day Missouri’s territorial Legislature passed an act relating to divorce and

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 12

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Joint Resolution 79, which would let Missouri voters decide on changes to Missouri’s initiative petition process, is set aside in the

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 11

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 2116, a measure that seeks to establish the “No Patient Left Alone Act.”

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Sen. Rick Brattin Votes for Election Integrity Legislation

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Rick Brattin

JEFFERSON CITY — Conservative state Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announces the Missouri Senate passed important election integrity legislation this week that will improve the security

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 11

May 11, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 11, 1887, start of the Extra Session of the 34th General Assembly.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 10

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 2909 contains a new congressional redistricting plan. Missouri senators could consider this legislation before Friday, when the 2022 regular legislative

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Audio: Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Podcast for May 10

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senator Holly Rehder

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget; a potential tax refund for Missourians; House

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 10

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 10, 1871, the day the Missouri Legislature established Normal School No. 2 in Warrensburg.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 9

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 2090, legislation that seeks to allow state employees to be paid bi-weekly, now includes a one-time tax credit for Missouri

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of May 9: Delivering a Balanced Budget

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

Each year, the Missouri General Assembly has one constitutionally mandated task, which is to pass a balanced budget. On the surface, this may sound like

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 8

May 8, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 8, 1884, the birth date of Harry S. Truman.

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Audio: This Date in the Missouri Senate for May 7

May 7, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 7, 1848, the day former Missouri lawmaker William Stone was born.

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 2

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Sandy Crawford

The Missouri General Assembly has completed its only constitutional obligation, which is to send a balanced budget to the governor. May 6 was our deadline,

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 6

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget; House Bill 1878, legislation that seeks to make

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Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 2: Crisis at the Border

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Rick Brattin

There is a very real crisis happening on our southern border. In contrast to the four years of the Trump Administration, the last two years

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Statement from Sen. Lincoln Hough on the Passage of Missouri’s Operating Budget for FY 2023

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Senate Communications Budget, Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Lincoln Hough, Statement

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, issued a statement relating to the final passage of Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget: “Passing

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 5

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators add sports betting to House Bill 2400, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to professional employer organizations.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 5

May 5, 2022May 4, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 5, 1775, the day Missouri’s first governor was born.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 4

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 1878, which relates to elections in our state.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 3

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate and House of Representatives conferees prepare to discuss differences between the two chambers’ ideas for the Fiscal Year 2023 state

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for May 2

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget, by law, has to be delivered to the executive branch no later than 6 p.m. this

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of May 2: Making the Right Decisions for Missouri

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

The Missouri General Assembly has only one constitutional obligation, which is to pass a balanced budget each year. On the surface, this may seem like

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Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for May 2

May 2, 2022May 3, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senator Denny Hoskins

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 781, legislation that seeks to Establishes the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” and House Bills

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 2

May 2, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 2, 1820, the day delegates to Missouri’s first constitutional convention were elected.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for May 1

May 1, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 1, 1899, the 84th day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 30

April 30, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 30, 1904, the day the Louisiana Purchase Exposition — more commonly known as the

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 29

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the Missouri Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget.

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Sen. Rick Brattin Amends Bill to Exempt Firearms and Ammunition from Sales Tax

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, News Release, Press Release, Senator Rick Brattin

JEFFERSON CITY —This week, State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, successfully added language to House Bill 1606 exempting all purchases of firearms and ammunition from state

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 25

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Sandy Crawford

With two weeks remaining in this legislative session, we are continuing to work on bills that are important to the state. Some of my priorities

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 28

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Included in the Missouri Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget is House Bill 3002, which funds elementary and

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 27

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators approve not only their version of the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget, but also House Bill 3015, the second

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 26

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may soon consider House Bill 3021, which would create a one-time tax credit, along with upcoming budget work.

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of April 25: Preparing for Mother Nature’s Surprises

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

Over the past decade, we have seen several examples of extreme weather in our part of the state. Most of the time, it is possible

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 25

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate is expected to take up the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget this week.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 24

April 24, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 24, 1931, the day a Missouri Senate bill was signed into law that created

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 23

April 23, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 23, 1895, the beginning of the Extra Session of the 38th General Assembly.

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 22

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews some of the work on the Fiscal Year 2023, supplemental and capital improvements budgets.

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Audio: Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Podcast for April 22

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senator Holly Rehder

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses several items remaining for the 2022 regular legislative session, including passing the Fiscal Year

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 22

April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 22, 1927, the day the Intermediate Reformatory for Young Men at Algoa was formed.

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 18

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Sandy Crawford

As we get closer to the end of the 2022 legislative session, several of my priority bills continue to move through the legislative process. Senate

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 21

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee considers both House Bill 3015, the supplemental budget, and House Bill 3020, the capital improvements budget.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 21

April 21, 2022April 20, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 21, 1882, third day of the Extra Session of the 31st General Assembly.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 20

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Some lawmakers are looking at different ways to utilize certain money allocated for the proposed state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 20

April 20, 2022April 19, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 20, 1835, the day St. Louis hosted the first Missouri railroad convention.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 19

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators prepare to see the proposed state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which will start on July 1.

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“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of April 18: The Importance of Child Care

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Senator Dan Hegeman

I believe one of state government’s biggest roles is to assist those who need a hand up, and not a handout. This is why this

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 19

April 19, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 19, 1878, the day the first telephone exchange was established in Missouri.

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 18

April 18, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Teacher salaries may become a part of the Missouri Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget.

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Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for April 17

April 17, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, History, Multimedia

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 17, 1802, the day former lawmaker John Bullock Clark, Sr., was born.

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Audio: This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 15

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, This Week

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 756, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to public utilities; Senate

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Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 11

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Multimedia, Senator Sandy Crawford

More legislation is moving through the process as the 2022 legislative session heads into its final month. House Bill 1606 was voted out of the

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Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 11: Our Elections Are Not for Sale

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Rick Brattin

There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the 2020 election, which was, perhaps, the most important election of our lifetimes. Why were state

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 14

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee discusses House Joint Resolution 117, which — upon voter approval — would propose a constitutional amendment relating

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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for April 13

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Multimedia, Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give preliminary approval to Senate Bill 683, a measure that would modify provisions relating to child care.

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Lawmakers Approve Proposal Creating Additional Protections for Victims of Sexual Assault

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation creating additional protections for victims of sexual assault. Senate Bills 775, 751 & 640 make several changes to state law designed to protect the rights of survivors and make the criminal investigation and prosecution less traumatic for victims.

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