First Quarter Down We’ve passed the first quarter mark in the 2020 legislative session, and we continue to make progress toward the goal line. This
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Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 17, 2020
Protecting Missouri’s Agricultural Facilities It’s no secret to the residents of our community – agriculture is our state’s No. 1 industry. According to the Missouri
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 21: Priority Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 525, legislation that would allow recovery charter high schools to be operated in
Sen. Caleb Rowden’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 17, 2020
I had the opportunity to meet with two incredible groups of students last week. I met with a group of FFA members from our community
Sen. Bill Eigel Encourages Constituents to Apply for the Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, would like to encourage young women graduating from high school this year to apply for the
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2020
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And if you spend any amount of time in the
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2020
Legislative Column for Feb. 20, 2020 The state of Missouri provides a wide variety of benefits and services to veterans. Most of these programs are
Crime Bill Sponsored by Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Advances to House
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that toughens penalties for violent crime has passed the Missouri Senate and now moves
The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 20: Recovery Charter Schools
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 525, legislation that would allow recovery charter high schools to be operated in Kansas City for students
Sen. Wayne Wallingford’s Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 17, 2020
Fighting Opioid Addiction and Stronger Penalties for Dangerous Felonies Last week, my fellow senators and I passed Senate Bill 609. This legislation ensures that any