JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, discusses Senate Bill 581, legislation that would establish the “Show Me a Brighter Future Scholarship Act;” Senate
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The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 28: Charter Schools
Education is on the minds of Missouri senators. Tuesday morning sees the Missouri Senate Government Reform Committee hear two measures relating to charter schools. Senator Ed Emery
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Jan. 28, 1853
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 28, 1853, the day the Legislature granted charter to Christian University in Canton.
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Jan. 27: Catching Up with the Third Branch
Each year, members of both the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House of Representatives gather to hear two major presentations. On Jan. 15, we learned
The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 27: Infrastructure Improvements
The question of how to pay for needed infrastructure improvements continues to be asked. For Missouri senators, it comes down to what options they might have. Missouri
Sen. Crawford’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Jan. 20
The Missouri General Assembly has now completed the first three weeks of the 2020 legislative session. The bulk of our activity has been in committee
The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 23: Teacher Expenses
Missouri senators look at an education measure. In this instance, the legislation would address work-related expenses for teachers. The Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee hears Sen.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Jan. 23, 1829
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 23, 1829, the day the Legislature created the Missouri State Library.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 22: Public Safety
Public safety remains a top issue for Missouri lawmakers. Part of the picture includes sentencing requirements. Tuesday afternoon saw the Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Jan. 20: Embracing Priorities for a Stronger State
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the governor laid out his legislative priorities for the coming year. A lot of what he would like to see done