The Missouri Senate worked late on Tuesday night perfecting a bill known as paycheck protection. Right now the paying of union dues is unconditional for
Category: Columns
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 29
Senate Votes to Put Missouri’s Union Employees in Control of Their Own Paychecks Legislative News This week the Missouri Senate passed a “paycheck protection” measure
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for March 3
I believe no one should be required to pay for political activity that they disagree with. I understand the need for union dues for public
Feminism…In My Skin
For my best friend and I, every Sunday is Girl’s Day. She lives in Columbia. I live in St. Louis. But each Sunday we come
This Week’s Guest Column from Senator Will Kraus: Ways and Means Committee Working to Help Taxpayers
While some legislation is already being debated on the Senate floor, the bulk of bills are still being evaluated and amended in committee. As chairman
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report: Health Care System
“Genuine leadership is direction not position, vision not power, influence not office, followed not forced; it is earned by character not bribe.” Anonymous As the
Senator Bob Onder – Concealed Carry and Human Trafficking Legislation Move Through Senate
This week saw a variety of issues discussed in committee and debated on the Senate floor. I personally had the opportunity to present several bills
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Missouri Health Care Improvements Will Help Rural Community Access Access to affordable health care is a serious issue for many residents of the 33rd District.
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Senate Considers Religious Freedom; Passes Key Telehealth Legislation
Last year, the Supreme Court decided in Obergefell v. Hodges to give same-sex couples the right to marry. After the decision, there was a lot
Health Care Legislation
The most prevalent issues with health care today boil down to two points: the cost of health care continues to rise, while finding logical efficiency