Senator Steven Roberts Elected Chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission

Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, was elected Chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of April 13, 2026

This week, the Missouri Senate continued its work on both legislation and the state budget.

Senator Mike Henderson's Capitol Report for April 17, 2026

Since the House of Representatives sent the state operating budget for fiscal year 2026 to the Senate in late March, the Appropriations Committee has been hard at work reviewing it.

Senator Kurtis Gregory's Capitol Report for April 17, 2026

Protecting Health Care

Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman's Dome to Home Weekly Update for April 17, 2026

This week included significant developments in both tax policy and the state budget. The Senate Appropriations Committee has been hard at work reviewing the fiscal year 2026 state operating budget sent over from the House. After a detailed, line-by-line review, the committee approved the budget and it is expected to come before the full Senate for discussion next week.

Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 13, 2026

The Week of April 13, 2026

Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for April 16, 2026

Missouri Lineworker Appreciation Day

Senator Brian Williams’ Legislative Column for April 16, 2026

Passing the Fashion Torch

Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of April 13, 2026

We had an active week in the Missouri Senate.

Video: Sen. Rick Brattin Talks About HJRs 173 & 174 on the Floor of the Missouri Senate

Just before voting on House Joint Resolutions 173 & 174 late Wednesday night, April 15, State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, spoke on his support for the resolution.

Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery's Legislative Update for the Week of April 13, 2026

Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, talks about some of the legislation currently making its way through the upper chamber.

Senator Mike Bernskoetter's Legislative Column for April 16, 2026

The Budget Comes to the Senate.

Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of April 13, 2026

Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses continuing work on our state’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget; House Joint Resolutions 173 & 174, which — upon voter approval — would modify provisions relating to taxation; and some of the visitors to his office this week.

Video: Missouri Sen. Joe Nicola Speaks on HJRs 173 & 174

Late Wednesday night, April 15, state Sen. Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, took time to speak on the floor of the Missouri Senate about House Joint Resolutions 173 & 174, which Missouri senators have sent back to the Missouri House of Representatives for further consideration.