Legislative Column for May 8, 2020 This week, the Senate focused mostly on the budget. I think everyone agrees we’re in a tight spot this
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Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for May 8, 2020
Passing Our State’s Budget From the way I see things, it has been a tough couple of months for the residents of our state. Between
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 8, 2020
The Buck Stops Where? On May 8, we honor President Harry Truman’s birthday with a statewide holiday. During his time as president, he had a
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of May 4, 2020
A Tough Balancing Act This week, the General Assembly considered 13 appropriations bills that outline state spending for the coming year. The budget process begins
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 7: Transportation
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 1963, which relates to transportation. The measure has been set aside for further talks.
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for May 7, 2020
Passing a Budget that Reflects Our Priorities Members of the General Assembly have only one constitutional obligation over the course of each legislative session. The
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 6: Senate Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators pass their own version of a budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which now heads to a conference committee to combine
Sen. Justin Brown’s Bill to Expand Small Business Lending Goes to Governor
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri businesses will have increased access to capital now that Senate Bill 599, legislation sponsored by State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 5: Taxation
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators spend time discussing a measure that relates to taxes. Senate Bill 704 is now in the Missouri House of Representatives
Sen. Justin Brown Proposes Funding to Protect Food Supply
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has proposed spending $20 million of federal coronavirus relief funding to assist livestock producers and food processing