Getting it Done There are just two weeks remaining in the 2019 legislative session. You can feel a sense of urgency in the halls of
Author: Bob McEowen
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 29, 2019
Burning the Midnight Oil No one can accuse Missouri lawmakers of not putting in the hours required for the job. The Missouri Senate held two
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 2, 2019
Pulling All-Nighters With just two weeks remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers are making the most of the available time to tackle difficult issues. This
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for May 2, 2019
Legislative Column for May 2, 2019 Have you visited a family member or friend in a nursing home lately? What did you think of the
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for May 1, 2019
Money Without Measurements “Government does not tax to get the money it needs; government always finds a need for the money it gets.” – Ronald
A Welcome Home for Missouri’s Vietnam Veterans
No one needed to give an order as Tim Noonan, chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission, stepped away from the microphone and a trumpeter stepped
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 26, 2019
Passing the Budget The Missouri General Assembly has one job that is specifically mandated by the constitution. We must pass a balanced budget. We moved
Senator Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for April 26, 2019
Watching the Dollars The Missouri General Assembly has one job it must do every year. It is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget. With
Senator Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 22, 2019
Crunching Numbers and Serving Pie The Missouri Constitution requires the General Assembly to balance the state budget every year. The process begins in the House
Senator Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for April 25, 2019
Legislative Column for April 25, 2019 Your Missouri state government will spend about $30 billion next year. That’s the bottom line from the work carried