Looking Towards Election Day “The one thing more frightening than not voting is uninformed voting.” Anonymous There are five constitutional amendments and one proposition that
Category: Columns
Sen Dave Shatz’s Weekly Column for Sept. 28
Over the last several weeks, my staff and I have worked hard to produce a wrap-up of major legislation that passed during the 2016 legislative
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of Sept. 26: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that means we will soon be seeing vibrant shades of pink pop up around our neighborhoods, grocery stores
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
The Health Care Transparency Act For the last several years, lawmakers have worked hard to provide transparency to costs of medical procedures and tests, and
Senator Curls: Reflecting on the 2016 Veto Session
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, members of the General Assembly convened for the annual veto session, which gives lawmakers the opportunity to override measures that have
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of Sept. 19: Passenger Rail Conference Coming Down the Tracks
Although the passenger rail industry may not be as well-known or as well-utilized as other modes of transportation, Americans continue to enjoy the comfort, ease
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of Sept. 19: Lawmakers Override Vetoes of Sen. Kraus’ Senate Bill 1025 and Voter ID Legislation
Members of the Missouri General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the annual veto session. A successful veto override requires approval by a two-thirds
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Parson
Missouri Lawmakers Wrap Up 2016 Veto Session Week of Sept. 12, 2016 The Missouri Legislature officially wrapped up its annual veto session, which
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Successful Veto Session This week lawmakers returned to Jefferson City for veto session. After nine hours of debate we adjourned having overridden 13 of the
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Missouri Lawmakers Override 13 Vetoes
Members of the Missouri General Assembly returned to Jefferson City this week for the annual veto session, which officially convened at noon on Wednesday. By