After this week, the legislative session will only have three weeks remaining. The Senate worked until midnight Wednesday on ethics legislation and we are sending
Category: Senator Dave Schatz
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for April 14
As session comes to a close the General Assembly’s work only increases. Late nights are common as the two chambers hammer out the budget and
Senator Dave Schatz Offers Condolences to Family of MoDot Employee Killed Today
Jefferson City — State Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, is joining with officials from across the state to offer his condolences after Lyndon D. Ebker, a
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for April 7
Voting is one of the most important things we do as citizens. I would encourage all of my constituents to register to vote, get informed
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for March 31
The Senate returned from Easter break ready to work. It was nice to have some time with family, but now begins the final, busy, seven
Sen. Dave Schatz: Mid-Session Review: Senate Stands Strong for a More Resilient Business Climate and Defends Citizens’ Rights
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
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