Missouri State Senate
Weekly Columns by Senator Bartle

December 25, 2006 -- Outstanding Lee's Summit Concert Performance Underscores Importance of Fine Arts

December 18, 2006 -- "Peace on Earth - Good Will Toward Men"

December 11, 2006 -- "FAMILY FRIENDLY WORK BILL" - PROMOTING TELEWORK IN MISSOURI

December 4, 2006 -- Protecting Hunting and Fishing in Missouri

November 28, 2006 -- Sen. Bartle Files Bill to Regulate Billboards for Smut Shops

November 17, 2006 -- Thanksgiving: A Time for Reflection

November 13, 2006 -- With Elections over, Lawmakers Look Ahead to New Legislative Session

September 6, 2006 -- Smart Policies Resulting in Economic Prosperity

August 28, 2006 -- Overburdened Interstate Highways Demand Reform

August 21, 2006 -- Overcoming History to Improve Missouri's Roads

August 14, 2006 -- Improving Missouri’s Roads – A Critically Important Mission

August 7, 2006 -- Improving Education in Missouri

July 31, 2006 -- Homestead Tax Credit Offers Relief to Missourians

July 24, 2006 -- Anti-Pornography Legislation Improves Missouri’s Landscape

July 17, 2006 -- DNA Profiling System Continues Success

July 11, 2006 -- Combating Identity Theft

July 3, 2006 -- Supporting Missouri Seniors

June 26, 2006 -- This Independence Day, Recognize Your Freedoms

June 19, 2006 -- Revising a System that Promotes Illegal Immigration

June 12, 2006 -- Illegal Immigration: Missouri's Response

June 5, 2006 -- Illegal Immigration in an Age of Terrorism

May 29, 2006 -- Legislature Acts to Close "Golden Parachute" Loophole

May 24, 2006 -- Rooting out Wasteful Spending

May 15, 2006 -- Unleashing a Government Watchdog

May 8, 2006 -- Responsible Tax Relief

May 1, 2006 -- As the Economy Improves, Checks on Government Spending Must Follow

April 24, 2006 -- Legislation Requiring Accountability from State Government is Model for Stopping Runaway Growth

April 17, 2006 -- Lawmakers Take on Medicaid Fraud to Reduce Tax Burden and Ensure the Program's Feasibility

April 10, 2006 -- Senate Ensures Missourians' Rights Over Insurance Companies

April 3, 2006 -- Local Control of Public Schools

March 27, 2006 -- Legislation to Improve School Administration Laws for Better Educational Experience

March 20, 2006 -- Teachers Need Help from Parents When it Comes to Developing Disciplined Students

March 13, 2006 -- Keeping Our Promise: Legislators Fully Funding Missouri's Foundation Formula

March 6, 2006 -- Into the Abyss: Combating Child Sexual Predators

February 27, 2006 -- Legislation Prohibiting the Sale of Call Logs Protects Missouri Consumers from Identity Theft

February 23, 2006 -- Voter Protection Act Reduces Fraud and Protects the Rights of All Missourians

February 16, 2006 -- New Authority for Nurses Would Improve Health Care

February 9, 2006 -- Legislation Bringing Two Additional Judges to 16th Circuit Aids Eastern Jackson County

February 2, 2006 -- Bill Outlawing Funeral Protesting Protects the Rights of Grieving Families

January 23, 2006 -- Legislation from Sen. Bartle Eliminates Outdated and Sometimes Humorous State Statutes

January 17, 2006 -- Sen. Bartle's Expanded DNA Profiling System Also Solving Property Crime

January 10, 2006 -- Sen. Bartle's DNA-Testing Law Catches Violent Criminal

January 2, 2006 -- Lawmakers Kick Off 2006 Legislative Session

2005 Weekly Columns

2004 Weekly Columns