The first half of the 2016 Legislative Session has come to an end with a contentious filibuster and the subsequent fallout that continued into this
Category: Columns
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 14
Mid-Session Review: Senate Works to Improve Missouri’s Business Climate and Defend Our Citizens’ Rights Legislative News Since the start of session, the Missouri Senate has
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 14, 2016
Promoting Workforce Development in the Show-Me State Employers across all industries consistently report that a lack of skilled workers is one of the top challenges
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for March 17
In my time in the legislature, large spending on Medicaid has been a recurring theme. Conservatives have been criticized by liberals for not expanding Medicaid
Senator Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Senate Appropriations Committee Considers Budget
Last week, the House approved its version of the $27.1 billion budget. Now that it has passed the other chamber, the Senate Appropriations Committee, on
Senator Jason Holsman’s Spring Newsletter
Senator Bob Onder – Religious Liberty Legislation Passed
This past week the Missouri Senate focused on the issue of religious freedom. Senate Joint Resolution 39, a resolution I sponsored, was brought before the
Sen. Doug Libla’s Legislative Column: February Visitors and In-District News
The Senate finished its tenth week of session on Thursday, March 11. We are now past the half-way point of session. There are many
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed’s Legislative Update for the Week of March 7, 2016
The ninth week of the 2016 Missouri legislative session proved to be a historically long one for legislators, staff and media as Senate Joint
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for March 11
Freedom of Conscience “-Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.” David, King