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Missouri General Assembly Passes Higher Education Bill

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Barbara Washington

Jefferson City — The Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 718, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, designating the third week of September

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Senator Barbara Anne Washington Secures Funding for Apiary Program

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Barbara Washington

Jefferson 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

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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. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 16, 2022

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Barbara Washington

Week of May 16, 2022 American Rescue Plan Act Website Launched On May 16, the governor announced the launch of a public website to help

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Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Mike Bernskoetter

Wrapping Up A Successful Session The 2022 legislative session has come to a close. While at times the session was stressful and outcomes were uncertain,

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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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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Life and Service of Retired K-9 Officer Ajax

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented a certificate of appreciation to Platte County Sheriff Deputy Jessica Harrison in recognition of the

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Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for May 17, 2022

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

The Session Ends The 2022 legislative session has come to a close. It was a contentious four and half months but, in the end, we

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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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Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Karla Eslinger

The End of Session The Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly has come to a close. The Senate ended legislative activity Thursday evening

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Sen. Karla May’s “May Report” for the Week of May 9, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, May Report, Senator Karla May

On the Floor The 2022 legislative session came to an early close in the Missouri Senate on May 12. Despite ending a day early, the

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Sen. Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Elaine Gannon

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

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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

KCPD Funding Bill Passes The 2022 legislative session ended on May 13. During the final hours, I was able to get one of my top

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Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 9, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Barbara Washington

Week of May 9, 2022 A Success End to Session In the final week of the 2022 legislative session, several of my priority pieces of

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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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Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Bill White

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022 The Final Gavel Falls The final gavel fell on the evening of May 12, signaling 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. Eric Burlison’s Bill to Protect Personal Property Rights Reaches Governor’s Desk

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Eric Burlison

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 820 was passed by the Missouri General Assembly and is

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Sen. Eric Burlison’s Bill to Protect Missourians from Environmental Regulations Reaches Governor’s Desk

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Eric Burlison

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 918 was truly agreed to and finally passed as a

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Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of May 9, 2022

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Denny Hoskins

2022 Session Ends The Missouri Senate ended its participation in the 2022 legislative session nearly a day before the constitutional deadline after passing a hastily

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Sen. Doug Beck’s Health Care Legislation to Help Children with Epilepsy Heads to the Governor’s Desk

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 A B Headline News, Press Release, Senator Doug Beck

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Contact: Lillian Williams, 573-751-0220 Senator Doug Beck’s Health Care Legislation to Help Children with Epilepsy Heads to the Governor’s

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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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Sen. John Rizzo’s Legislation to Help Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup to Kansas City Passes Both Chambers, Heads to Governor’s Desk

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator John Rizzo

Senator John Rizzo’s Legislation to Help Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup to Kansas City Passes Both Chambers, Heads to Governor’s Desk Jefferson City — Legislation

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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Sent to Governor

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

JEFFERSON CITY — In the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a pair of measures sponsored by State Sen. Tony

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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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Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Urban Farms Tax Credit Passes Missouri General Assembly

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Barbara Washington

JEFFERSON CITY —  Legislation championed by State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, creating a tax credit for urban farms won final passage from 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. Elaine Gannon Works to Secure Funding for Jefferson County Ports

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 A B Headline News, Press Release, Senator Elaine Gannon

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2022 Contact: Heather McKnelly, 573-751-4008 Senator Elaine Gannon Works to Secure Funding for Jefferson County Ports JEFFERSON CITY — State

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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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Sen. Brian Williams Helps Secure Funding for North St. Louis County Projects

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 A B Headline News, Press Release, Senator Brian Williams

For Immediate Release:  May 10, 2022 Contact: Robert Arbuthnot, 573-751-4106 Senator Brian Williams Helps Secure Funding for North St. Louis County Projects JEFFERSON CITY –

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Sen. Eric Burlison’s Article V Convention Legislation Passes Missouri General Assembly

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Eric Burlison

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 was truly agreed to and finally passed by

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Sen. Eric Burlison Announces Election Integrity Legislation Passes Missouri Senate

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Eric Burlison

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that election integrity legislation was passed by the Missouri Senate on Monday, May

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Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Secures $6 Million in Funding for Demolition of Jamestown Mall

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Angela Mosley

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, along with Rep. Jay Mosley, Rep. Neil Smith and Rep. Alan Gray, secured $6 million in

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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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Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Holly Rehder

An Eventful Week We had an incredibly eventful week this past week in the Missouri Senate as we finalized the operating budget for the 2023

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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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Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2, 2022

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Barbara Washington

Week of May 2, 2022 Lawmakers Finalize State Operating Budget On May 6, lawmakers granted final approval to the appropriations bills comprising the state operating

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Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Justin Brown

Bringing Federal Dollars Home Last week, the Missouri General Assembly met its constitutional obligation and passed a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. Due

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Sen. Karla May’s “May Report” for the Week of May 2, 2022

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, May Report, Senator Karla May

On the Floor It was another week of late nights and long debates on the Senate floor. On May 3, the Senate moved forward with

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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. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Dave Schatz

Protecting the Integrity of the Ballot Box The ability to cast one’s vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An

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Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Karla Eslinger

Protecting Property Rights and Returning Taxes As we approach the end of the 2022 legislative session, the Missouri Senate took two major actions that will

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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

Dollars for the District As I prepare this report, we are just a few hours away from the deadline for approving the 2023 fiscal year

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Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of May 2, 2022

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Denny Hoskins

Passing the Budget It is crunch time in the Missouri General Assembly. With a deadline for passage of the budget looming and the last day

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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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Sen. Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Elaine Gannon

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.

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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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Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Mike Bernskoetter

Protecting Property Rights On May 5, the Senate passed an important piece of legislation to protect Missourians’ private property rights, as well as the value

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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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Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Bill White

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 5, 2022 The Countdown to Adjournment With only one more week to transform legislative proposals into law, legislators

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Sen. Mike Cierpiot’s Capitol Report for May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Mike Cierpiot

Preserving the Integrity of Our Elections On May 3, the Missouri Senate moved forward with an important piece of legislation aimed at protecting the integrity

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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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Sen. Steven Roberts Secures $5 Million for Refugee Resettlement in a Historic First

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Steve Roberts

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has secured $5 million in grant funding to be used for Missouri’s refugee resettlement efforts. In

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Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder Proposes A More Compassionate Approach to Homelessness

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Holly Rehder

If you’ve driven through Kansas City or St. Louis, more likely than not you have seen individuals sleeping on the sidewalk or experiencing episodes of

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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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Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Holly Rehder

Budget Work Continues Last week, the full Senate took up and passed revisions to Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommended by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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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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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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Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Dave Schatz

  Funding Our Priorities This week, members of the Missouri Senate put their stamp of approval on a series of bills that make up the

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Sen. Karla May’s “May Report” for the Week of April 25, 2022

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, May Report

On the Floor It was another busy week in the Missouri Senate as we approach the final few weeks of the 2022 legislative session. For

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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

Budget Moves Closer to Approval This week in the Missouri Senate, we passed 14 appropriations bills for the various departments of state government. Thirteen of

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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. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 25, 2022

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Barbara Washington

Week of April 25, 2022 Senate Passes Budget to Set Up Final Negotiations with House On April 26, the Senate approved its version of the

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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. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Karla Eslinger

Being True to My School As a member of the Missouri Senate, I’m expected to be in Jefferson City while the Legislature is in session.

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Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 25, 2022

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Denny Hoskins

Spending Uncle Sam’s Money One of my colleagues, a member of the minority party, described the $45 billion 2023 state budget voted out of the

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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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Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Bill White

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 28, 2022 Winding Up the 2022 Legislative Session With only two full weeks remaining, legislators are working to

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Sen. Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 A B Columns, Headline News, Senator Elaine Gannon

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.

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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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Sen. Eric Burlison’s Bill Addressing HOA Solar Panel Restrictions Passes Missouri House of Representatives

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Eric Burlison

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 820 passed the Missouri House of Representatives on Wednesday, April

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Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Mike Bernskoetter

Missouri Senate Passes Budget After a marathon voting session, the Missouri Senate passed its version of the state operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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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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Sen. Angela Walton Mosley’s Restaurant Meals Program Receives First Round Approval by Missouri Senate

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Angela Mosley

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, is proud to announce the Missouri Senate gave initial approval to her Senate Bill 798 on

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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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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Parkville Scholarship Recipient Sara Montalbano

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Sara Montalbano of Parkville for her selection as a 2022 Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship recipient.

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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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Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 18, 2022

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Barbara Washington

Week of April 18, 2022 Senate Committee Advances FY 2023 State Operating Budget With just over two weeks until the constitutional budget deadline, the Senate

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Sen. Karla May’s “May Report” for the Week of April 18, 2022

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, May Report, Senator Karla May

On the Floor Despite the shortened week due to the Easter Monday holiday, the Missouri Senate managed to work through a number of bills at

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Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for April 22, 2022

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Columns, Headline News, Senator Karla Eslinger

An Opportunity to Address Needs In previous Capitol reports, I’ve mentioned the “markup” process, when the Senate Appropriations Committee proposes changes to budget bills sent

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Sen. Denny Hoskins: Missouri Senate Committee Advances Sports Betting Legislation

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Senate Communications Headline News, Press Release, Senator Denny Hoskins

“Key issues relating to funding for education and problem gambling treatment programs, and changes needed to address illegal gambling activity unresolved” JEFFERSON CITY — The

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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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Missouri Senate Begins 2022 Legislative Session

JEFFERSON CITY — Senators returned to the State Capitol on Jan. 5 for the start of the 2022 legislative session. 2022 promises to be a busy year for senators, with several hundred Senate bills already filed for discussion and debate.

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