Missouri Senate Passes State Budget As legislators, the only thing we are constitutionally required to do is pass a balanced budget. Every year we work
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Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Senate Votes to Prioritize Education, Approves Full Funding of K-12 Public Schools
Senate Votes to Prioritize Education, Approves Full Funding of K-12 Public Schools Providing each child in Missouri with a quality education is one of our greatest
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of April 24, 2017
Missouri Senate Approves $27.8 Billion State Budget The Missouri General Assembly is now one step closer to finalizing the state’s $27.8 billion spending plan for
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for April 27
China’s Organ Pillaging: The Mass Murder of the Religious Must Stop Every year, the Chinese government kills thousands of its own citizens and harvests their
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of April 24, 2017
Governor Signs Measure to Expand Ridesharing Services in the Show-Me State Last week, Missouri lawmakers checked off another big-ticket item on our to-do list when
Sen. Dan Hegeman’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 24, 2017
Senate Passes Cemetery Trust Fund Measure, Local Officials to Gain Greater Flexibility with Investment Options The Missouri General Assembly is now down to the final
Senator Curls’ Legislative Column for the Week of April 17, 2017
State lawmakers returned to Jefferson City on Tuesday following the Easter holiday. Whether you attended a religious service, shared a nice meal with family and
Sen. Nasheed: Legislative Column for the Week Ending April 21, 2017
On the Floor On Monday, April 17, the Missouri Senate stood adjourned in observance of the Easter holiday. Session resumed on Tuesday, April 18, and
This Week’s Legislative Column from Sen. Denny Hoskins
Maintaining a Welcoming Business Climate Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to discuss Dollar Tree’s interest in Johnson County with the company’s CEO Bob
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Legislation to Restore Fairness, Balance to Missouri’s Employment Discrimination Laws Nearing Finish Line
Regardless of the issue, moving a bill across the finish line often requires multiple attempts. For the last three sessions, I’ve sponsored legislation aimed at