Jefferson County’s students, advocates and families visiting the Capitol Jefferson County residents and Mizzou nursing students Alyssa Sitzes, Haley Martin and Taylor Patterson visited to
Category: Columns
Senator Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for March 10, 2017
Policy and Politics “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” The Apostle Paul to the Romans The
Senator Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 6, 2017
Gubernatorial Appointments Since the Fall of 2015, I have had many of you from my district contact me about your frustrations with the leadership at
Senator Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 10, 2017
Senate Progresses Toward Making Missouri More Business-Friendly Among the legislative priorities set forth by the majority caucus this year was a strong commitment to strengthening
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 6, 2017
Senate Approves Additional Reforms to Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation Laws Legislative News The Senate began its 10th week of session focusing on legislation that will further
Sen. Gary Romine’s Capitol Update: Senate Education Committee Hears Measure to Give Missouri Schools More Flexibility in Their Budgets
As many of you know, Missouri is facing a difficult upcoming fiscal year. While the prospect of unexpected revenue from a tobacco settlement could potentially
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for March 9
Thirteen Words: How a Simple Few Terms Can Stop Overbearing Government Regulation Beating back big government can be as simple as adding 13 words
Senator Cunningham’s Legislative Column for March 9, 2017
Senate Bill 34 and Broadband For several years, my legislative colleagues and I have advocated for a broadband expansion and faster internet speeds in the
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of March 6, 2017
Senate Adopts Resolution on REAL ID The Senate voted last week to adopt Senate Resolution 270, legislation I filed urging Congress to repeal the REAL
Senator Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 3, 2017
Senate Observed Moment of Silence for Tornado Victims It is with heavy hearts that Susan and I continue to extend our most sincere condolences to