The Missouri Constitution requires the General Assembly to meet annually in September for the sole purpose of considering bills that received the governor’s veto. This
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This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Remembering a National Tragedy I know I will never forget — along with the millions of citizens around the world — where I was and
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of Sept. 5: 2016 Veto Session Preview
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, members of the Missouri General Assembly will return to Jefferson City for the annual veto session, where we will have the
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Celebrating Labor Day Many Missourians are eagerly anticipating a long holiday weekend as Labor Day quickly approaches. It’s always a nice weekend to take some
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of Aug. 29: Rock Island Trail Opening Soon
As residents of the 21st Senatorial District, we are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful areas of Missouri. Our region offers numerous
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for Aug. 31
Recently it was announced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) that I achieved a 100 percent voting record in both the 2015 and
This Week’s Guest Column from Sen. Will Kraus for the Week of Aug. 29: Celebrating the American Worker
As I am writing this, Americans throughout the country are eagerly anticipating the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. The unofficial end of summer will be marked
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Aug. 22: 2016 Legislation to Take Effect
According to the Missouri Constitution, no law passed by the General Assembly can take effect until 90 days after the adjournment of the session at which it
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Back to School Each August Missourians head back to school. Communities and schools around the state spend weeks preparing to welcome students back for another
Opinion/Editorial from Sen. Bob Dixon
Opinion/Editorial from Sen. Bob Dixon Leadership finds a way. When things go wrong in government, like anywhere, it is human nature to assign responsibility for