The controversial Voter ID debate came to a head this week as the Majority Party forced it through the Senate on Monday. The debate over
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Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2, 2016
Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of School Funding Fix; Passes Voter ID Bill In this second to last week of session, the Legislature has voted to
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Protecting Missouri Consumers: Part II
In last week’s column, I discussed my ongoing fight to protect Missourians from experiencing undue hardship at the hands of our various utility companies. Year
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Protecting Missouri Voters’ Rights As we move into the last week of the Second Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly, the Senate is hard
Senator Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2, 2016
Voter ID Bill Passes in Senate This week in the Missouri Capitol, the Senate advanced a measure that would help uphold the integrity of our
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of May 2
Legislature Sends Voter ID Bill to Governor; Overrides Veto of School Funding Fix It was another busy week in the Missouri Legislature, as state lawmakers
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Protecting Our Elections
One person, one vote. That is the bedrock principle upon which our democracy was founded, and still exists today. As such, this institution is one
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for May 5
In the final weeks of session, Senate floor time is incredibly valuable. Time is running out as we approach our constitutionally-mandated adjournment at 6:00 p.m.,
Senator David Pearce – Capitol Report for the Week of May 2
Higher Education Legislation Awaits House Vote This week at the Capitol my comprehensive higher education legislation, Senate Bill 997, was placed on the House calendar
State Lawmakers Consider Crime Legislation; Pass FY 2017 Budget
With just two weeks left of the 2016 legislative session, state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working hard to get their priority