The General Assembly passed the FY 2017 budget. The $27.1 billion spending plan included $71 million in additional funds for K-12. We were also able
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Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Supporting High School Dual Enrollment Programs
This week, the Senate passed a measure to make college more affordable for students in Missouri. Senate Bill 857 creates the Access Missouri Dual Enrollment
Senator Mike Parson’s Legislative Column—Organ Donation: The Gift of Life
Heroes Organ donation is one of the greatest gifts we can give others. It’s a recognition of our shared humanity, and a selfless acknowledgment that
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Supporting Public Safety Officers and the Military
Every day, brave men and women put on public safety uniforms and risk their lives to protect, save and serve us. Some of these men
Parson Sponsors Legislation to Help Veterans Acquire CDL License
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, presented legislation that would allow newly retired military personnel with specialized training to acquire a commercial driver’s
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Senate Passes First of Ethics Reform Measures
The Senate began its week by passing the first ethics bill. House Bill 1983 prohibits lawmakers from acting as paid political consultants, who do things
Senator Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Senate Appropriations Committee Considers Budget
Last week, the House approved its version of the $27.1 billion budget. Now that it has passed the other chamber, the Senate Appropriations Committee, on
Senator Parson’s Legislative Column: Protecting Religious Freedom in Missouri
PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN MISSOURI The Missouri Senate spent more than 38 hours debating a measure that would protect the religious freedom of citizens in
Senator Parson Defends Religious Freedom
Senator Parson Defends Religious Freedom JEFFERSON CITY—After nearly 39-hours of debate, the Missouri Senate advanced a bill asking Missouri voters to approve a Constitutional Amendment
Sen. Mike Parson’s Legislative Column: Senate Approves Paycheck Protection
The Missouri Senate worked late on Tuesday night perfecting a bill known as paycheck protection. Right now the paying of union dues is unconditional for