JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 4, 1860, the day the Missouri General Assembly put in the place actions to
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Audio: The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 3, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY — When the 2022 legislative session begins this Wednesday, one of the first items for lawmakers’ consideration will be redistricting.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Jan. 3, 2022: Doing the Heavy Lifting on Behalf of Missourians
The Missouri General Assembly is gearing up for this year’s legislative session, which officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 5. State senators and representatives
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 3
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 3, 1827, the final day of the Fourth General Assembly.
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 2
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 2, 1859, end of the first week of the First Session of the 20th
Audio: This Date in Missouri Senate History for Jan. 1
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was Jan. 1, 1851, the first week of the 16th General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 31: Session Preview – Priorities
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate previews some of the priorities Missouri senators have for the 2022 legislative session.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 31, 1821
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 31, 1821, the day the governor signed the bill that made Jefferson City the
Sen. Steven Roberts Files Jobs Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has pre-filed legislation aimed at workforce development in the Show-Me State, specifically aimed at both veterans
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 30, 1826
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 30, 1826, the day the Missouri General Assembly abolished the whipping post, pillory and
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 29, 1856
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 29, 1856, first day of the First Session of the 19th General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 28: Session Preview – Priorities
JEFFERSON CITY — Several issues await Missouri senators in 2022.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Dec. 27: Happy New Year
The end of the year offers us the opportunity to reflect on the events of the past 12 months and how they have affected our
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 28, 1852
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 28, 1852, the second day of the Second Session of the 17th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 27, 1838
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 27, 1838, the day the Missouri Legislature incorporated several new academic institutions.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 26, 1854
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 26, 1854, second day of the First Session of the 18th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 25, 1848
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 25, 1848, the date marking the start of the First Regular Session of the
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 24: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews education reform and what role it may play in the upcoming 2022 legislative session.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 21: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — Included in the pre-filed bills for the 2022 legislative session are some that relate to education.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Dec. 20: Merry Christmas
With Christmas Day just around the corner, many families are busy preparing for the holiday. During this time, as we gather close to loved ones,
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Dec. 20
Whether we are ready or not, the holidays are here. During this joyous season, it is my sincere hope that you are able to spend
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 17: Wayfair
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bills 153 & 97. Portions of this proposal are law in Missouri, while other
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 17, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 17, 1861, the day a test oath for state voters took effect.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 14: Wayfair
JEFFERSON CITY — Portions of Senate Bills 153 & 97 are law in Missouri, while other aspects of this online vs. “brick and mortar” measure
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of Dec. 13: Let Us Remember the Reason for the Season
For a lot of people, Christmas is one of their favorite times of the year. I know it is in my family. We go out
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 14, 1796
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 14, 1796, birth date of former Missouri Sen. Lilburn Boggs.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Dec. 13: Letting Missourians Decide What Is Best
Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic last year, there has been a number of cities and counties throughout our country that have made tough
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 12, 1839
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 12, 1839, the day a truce ended the “Honey War” between Missouri and Iowa.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 10: Medicaid Committee Report
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the final report to come from the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 9, 1824
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 9, 1824, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed the state’s first liquor law.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 7: Medicaid Committee Report
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection has released its final report.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Dec. 6: Improving a Fundamental Right and Privilege
Among the things that sets this country apart from others is allowing people to vote for their leaders. Ever since the pandemic started last year,
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 6, 1871
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 6, 1871, the beginning of the Adjourned Session of the 26th General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 3: Public Safety
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews legislation that was only partially successful this year and may be reintroduced during the 2022
Sen. Denny Hoskins Seeks State Regulation of Video Lottery Terminals
JEFFERSON CITY — Under legislation filed by State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, illegal gaming devices currently in use throughout the state would be replaced with
Sen. Jill Schupp Files Legislation to Extend Health Care for Women After Childbirth
JEFFERSON CITY — New moms accessing insurance through Medicaid would receive health care for an entire year following childbirth if legislation introduced by State Sen.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Dec. 1, 1863
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 1, 1863, the day the State Board of Agriculture was created.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 30: Public Safety
JEFFERSON CITY — Pre-filed legislation for 2022 will start to see official bill numbers assigned on Dec. 1. This may include renewed public safety efforts
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 30, 1855
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 30, 1855, the approximate middle-point of the Adjourned Session of the 18th General Assembly.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Nov. 29: Preparing for My Final Legislative Session
While the Missouri General Assembly normally conducts its work from January through May during the course of the regular legislative session, lawmakers did spend some
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 29, 1795
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 29, 1795, birthdate of Robert William Wells — a former Missouri state representative who
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 28, 1846
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 28, 1846, the third week of the 14th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 27, 1844
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 27, 1844, the ninth day of the 13th General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 26: Local Control
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews what next year could hold, in terms of local control and the coronavirus pandemic.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 26, 1842
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 26, 1842, the fifth day of the 12th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 25, 1840
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 25, 1840, the second week of the 11th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 24, 1838
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 24, 1838, the fifth day of the 10th General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 23: Local Control
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may, again, look into local control next year. In this case, the issue revolves around local governments’ approach to mandates
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 23, 1836
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 23, 1836, the third day of the Ninth General Assembly.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Nov. 22: To Be Thankful in a Trying Year
Every year that goes by, whether we realize it or not, Thanksgiving provides an increasingly rare opportunity. As we have become more mobile as a
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Nov. 22
On Oct. 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a day of national thanksgiving. In his proclamation, he recognized that despite
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 22, 1834
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 22, 1834, the sixth day of the Eighth General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 21, 1832
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 21, 1832, the third day of the Seventh General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 20, 1838
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews the governor’s biennial address to the Missouri Legislature, delivered on Nov. 20, 1838.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 19: Election Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews more of the ideas that revolve around election reform, something that may be looked at
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 19, 1830
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 19, 1830, fourth day of the Sixth General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 18, 1828
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 18, 1828, the second day of the Fifth General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 17, 1845
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 17, 1845, the day Missouri’s second constitutional convention begins.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 16: Election Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — There could be legislation that relates to elections in Missouri offered during next year’s regular legislative session.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 16, 1824
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 16, 1824, second day of the First Session of the Third General Assembly.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Nov. 15: Shop Locally for the Holidays
For many, the Friday after Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. During this time of year, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 15, 1837
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 15, 1837, the day Missouri’s first Capitol burned.
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington to Host Youth Violence Town Hall Meeting
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, will be hosting a town hall event to discuss youth violence on Saturday, Nov. 20.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 12: Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews election reform and criminal justice reform.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Nov. 8
As Americans, and as Missourians, we gather on Nov. 11 each year to honor the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 10, 1863
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 10, 1863, first day of the Adjourned Session of the 22nd General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 9: Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking at several reform measures, including election and criminal justice. The next regular legislative session will start in January.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Nov. 8: Honoring Those Who Wear the Uniform
This Thursday is Veterans Day, a day our nation sets aside each year to recognize and thank all those, living and dead, who have answered
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 7, 1972
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 7, 1972, the day Missouri’s first female state senator was first-elected to the Missouri
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 6, 1821
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 6, 1821, the second day of the Second Session of the First General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 5: Potential 2022 Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 52, legislation that sought to change part of state statute overseeing what is
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 5, 1796
JEFFERSON CITY— This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 5, 1796, birth of former Missouri and U.S. Sen. Lewis Fields Linn.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 4, 1822
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 4, 1822, the start of the Second General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 3, 1992
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 3, 1992, the day Missouri voters see several ballot issues with implications to the
The Missouri Senate Minute for Nov. 2: Potential 2022 Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — Among the legislation that could make a return next year is Senate Bill 52, which sought to change part of state statute
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 2, 1865
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 2, 1865, second day of the Adjourned Session of the 23rd General Assembly.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Nov. 1: Remember to “Fall Back” This Weekend
Once again, we have reached the time of year when the days are about to get shorter. We have been in autumn for a month
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Nov. 1, 1821
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 1, 1821, the day St. Charles became the temporary home for state government.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 31, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 31, 1861, the day the Confederate General Assembly started session.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Oct. 29: Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the most recent hearing held by the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 28, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 28, 1861, the date marking the Legislature’s move toward secession from the Union.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 27, 1838
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 27, 1838, the day Gov. Lilburn Boggs issued Executive Order 44, also known as
The Missouri Senate Minute for Oct. 26: Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection is set to release a second report before its Dec. 31
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Oct. 25: A Troubling Intrusion
For the past year and a half, our country has endured a pandemic. Unfortunately, when it looks like the worst is behind us, something stops
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Oct. 22: HB 430 and HJR 20
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: House Bill 430, which modifies certain benevolent tax credits; House Joint Resolution 20, which sought
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Missouri Day
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews “Missouri Day,” which was created by the Legislature on March 22, 1915.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Oct. 19: HB 430 and HJR 20
JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 430 is a new law that makes changes to certain benevolent tax credits. House Joint Resolution 20 sought to modify
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Oct. 18: Why You Should “Buy Missouri”
We have heard so many stories about local businesses having a hard time staying open, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also because
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 19, 1857
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 19, 1857, start of the Adjourned Session of the 19th General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Oct. 15: Medicaid Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews continuing work done by the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Oct. 12: Medicaid Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection continues to meet.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Oct. 11: Money Back After You Fuel Up
For the last several years, a lot of people have been looking at ways to improve Missouri’s roads and bridges. At the forefront has been
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Oct. 8: Medicaid
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews continuing efforts on Medicaid expansion.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Oct. 5: Medicaid
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to focus on Medicaid, with an interim panel poised to take more testimony this week.
Editorial from Sen. Lincoln Hough: A Time for Action
This week, our country recognizes mental illness awareness. We like to celebrate numerous things every October, like National Chili Week and National Kraut Sandwich Week.
“Highlights with Hegeman” for the Week of Oct. 4: Redrawing the State’s Legislative Boundaries
Among the priorities already in place for the 2022 legislative session is the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts. Every 10 years, the federal government
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 2, 1820
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 2, 1820, the day both Thomas Hart Benton and David Barton were selected to
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Oct. 1: Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the latest from the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection. The
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Oct. 1, 1826
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Oct. 1, 1826, the day Jefferson City is chosen as the permanent seat of state
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Sept. 30, 1836
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Sept. 30, 1836, the day Lt. Gov. — and former Missouri Sen. — Lilburn Boggs