Senate Considers Measure to Expand Degree Offerings at Missouri’s Higher Education Institutions The Missouri Senate spent part of this week considering legislation that will create
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Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 27, 2017
Senate Approves Measure to Keep Legislation Intact Despite Population Shifts State lawmakers returned to Jefferson City on Monday after the annual legislative spring break. The
Disability Rights Legislative Day
Jefferson City, Mo. – Earlier this week, more than 200 people from across the state gathered at the Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day. It
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 13, 2017
Senate Advances Job Training Legislation Ahead of Annual Spring Break In last week’s column, I discussed an exciting new partnership between Missouri’s 12 community colleges, which
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of March 6, 2017
Senate Passes Wide Range of Legislation, Community Colleges Launch Job Training Partnership It was another productive week in Jefferson City, with the Senate passing legislation
International Women’s Day – Women in Missouri Politics
Jefferson City, Mo. – Wednesday was International Women’s Day. Since 1922, women have been an integral part of Missouri politics. In 1920, the 19th Amendment
Lawmakers Consider New Leadership for Several Key Departments
Jefferson City, Mo. – On Tuesday, the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee vetted the appointments of several key positions in state government. Doctor Randall Williams was
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 27, 2017
Care to Learn: Helping Schools in Missouri Meet the Most Urgent Needs of Their Students A toothbrush. A coat. Deodorant. Breakfast. These are the things
Consent Bills
Jefferson City, Mo. – A consent bill typically meets little resistance and easily moves through the legislative process. The first requirement of a consent bill
Sen. Jay Wasson’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 20, 2017
Bringing New Opportunities for Adult Education to the Show-Me State Each session, Missouri lawmakers spend a considerable amount of time discussing various issues pertaining to the