It is hard to believe, but there are now just three weeks left in the Second Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly, which began
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Senate Begins Work on FY 2017 State Budget
Following the annual legislative spring recess, the Missouri Senate returned to the Capitol on Tuesday and immediately began its work on the state’s $27 million
April Keaveny Connection
Voting is an important part of the democratic process in our country. Elections are a great time to become informed and involved in local, state
Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal: Fighting for the Voiceless
Democrats in the Senate staged a 39-hour filibuster last week to block the passage of an anti-gay bill that would enshrine discrimination into our state
Home Buyout Program and Sex Education
Home Buyout Program Legislation Approved by Committee Senate Bill 600 was passed out of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
Radwaste Town Halls & Racial Profiling
I have had a lot of positive feedback on the town halls we hosted last fall. I thoroughly believe we are moving the needle on
Body-Camera Update
This week in the Senate, the Education Committee approved Senate Bill 712, legislation I’ve filed to modify the eligibility requirements of using the Access Missouri
Raising Awareness of Childhood Cancer
On Tuesday, I presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 to the Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee. This resolution designates Nov. 14, 2016, as
Senator Kraus’ 2016 Mid-Session Update
Throughout my time as a legislator I have worked on many issues, including protecting the integrity of elections, promoting Missouri’s economic climate and preserving our
We have waited long enough!
Legislative Update I am very grateful to hear Senate Bill No. S.2306 is moving through Congress. In 2012, I wrote about radioactive waste in North