Monday, April 8, marked Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State Capitol. Several lineworkers visited with their state legislators to discuss issues that are important to
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Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin’s Column: Community Colleges Deserve Adequate Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — As the Missouri Senate reviews the 13 appropriation bills that make up the 2020 state operating budget, I believe it is important
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for April 12, 2019
Compromising on Transportation It’s been an eventful week in the Legislature with the Senate Appropriations Committee digging into the details of the state budget and
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Column for the Week of April 8, 2019
Helping Keep Our Hospitals Safe When you end up going to the hospital, there are numerous concerns racing through your mind. You’re probably worried about
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Weekly Column for April 11, 2019
Weekly Column for April 11, 2019 A few weeks ago, I wrote about how improving Missouri’s infrastructure is my top priority this legislative session. All
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of April 8, 2019
Watching the Numbers The Senate Appropriations Committee has met almost every day this week to pour over the budget recommendations sent over from the House
Sen. Mike Cunningham Updates Progress of Corrections Officer Pay Plan
Pay Raise for Corrections Officers Survives Budget Review JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, is pleased to announce that the Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for April 11, 2019
Legislative Column for April 11, 2019 The Legislature has only one responsibility that is mandated by the constitution. We must balance the state budget every
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 11: Lobbyist Gifts
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Government Reform Committee hears House Bill 445, a measure that seeks to prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts to local government
Sen. Denny Hoskins Looks For Budget Savings in Unfilled Jobs
Senator Denny Hoskins Looks For Budget Savings in Unfilled Jobs JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, is keeping a close eye on empty desks