Session is already half over and the General Assembly has recessed a week for Easter break. The Senate has accomplished much in the last two
Category: Senator Dave Schatz
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
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for March 10
Religious freedom is one of the founding values of our nation. A person having the right to worship and associate with fellow worshipers goes back
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
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Feb. 25
While February is still early in session for the budget to come up for debate in the Senate, there is already a lot of work
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Feb. 18
This week in the Missouri Senate we saw passionate and lengthy debate about several measures. On Tuesday afternoon we went into session at 4:30 p.m.,
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Feb. 11
Jefferson City is so busy January through May, we often miss the important efforts happening quietly behind the scenes. This year, the Senate has formed
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Feb. 4
The Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, the right to self-defense, and the right to obtain a concealed carry permit after fulfilling proper training
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Jan. 28
Free and fair elections make up the foundation that our state and nation are built upon. Ensuring the fairness of our elections is one of
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Jan. 21
It is no secret that funding for our state’s roads and bridges has been a cause for concern for Missourians. Lawmakers have worked to fund