New Year, New Opportunity The days surrounding the start of the New Year provide each of us with the opportunity to regroup and look toward
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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Dec. 23, 2021
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas With the warmer than expected weather we’ve had these past couple weeks, it may not quite feel like the
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Missourians with Diabetes by Capping Insulin Costs at $30
Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Missourians with Diabetes by Capping Insulin Costs at $30 JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City,
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Dec. 16, 2021
The True Meaning of Christmas As the song goes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Lights and decorations adorn every street corner, Christmas
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Reduce Gun Crimes by Closing the Domestic Violence Loophole
Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Reduce Gun Crimes by Closing the Domestic Violence Loophole JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City, has
Statement from Sen. Karla May Regarding Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Statement from Sen. Karla May Regarding Homer G. Phillips Hospital JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, issued the following statement regarding the
Sen. John Rizzo Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights Ahead of Legislative Session
Senator John Rizzo Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights Ahead of Legislative Session Jefferson City — State Sen. John Rizzo, D-Independence, announces he has pre-filed legislation
Statement from Sen. John Rizzo on Release of Kevin Strickland
Statement from Senator John Rizzo on Release of Kevin Strickland Jefferson City — State Sen. John Rizzo, D – Independence, issued the following statement relating
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Nov. 23, 2021
Counting Our Blessings Thanksgiving marks one of my favorite times of the year. This holiday offers each of us the opportunity to come together with
Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz on the Passing of Former Sen. Jim Mathewson
Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz on the Passing of Former Senator Jim Mathewson Jefferson City — Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave
Sen. Jeanie Riddle Announces Critical Grant Funding to Combat Crimes Against Children in Lincoln County
Senator Jeanie Riddle Announces Critical Grant Funding to Combat Crimes Against Children in Lincoln County JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Holts Summit, is
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Sept. 30, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Sept. 30, 2021 Senate Interim Committee Issues Report Outlining Recommendations On Monday, Sept. 27, the Missouri Senate Interim Committee
Senate Interim Committee Issues Recommendations Regarding Abortion Providers and Their Affiliates
Senate Interim Committee Issues Recommendations Regarding Abortion Providers and Their Affiliates Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection,
Statement from Sen. Karla May on Mistreatment of Haitians at U.S. Southern Border
Statement from Senator Karla May on Mistreatment of Haitians at U.S. Southern Border JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, issued the following
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Sept. 24, 2021
Standing Up For Missouri Values On Saturday, Sept. 18, our state celebrated 200 years of statehood with a parade, a ball and other festivities in
Sen. Rick Brattin Urges Governor to Call Lawmakers Back to State Capitol to Stop President’s Vaccine Mandates
JEFFERSON CITY — On Friday, Sept. 10, Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, sent a letter to the governor urging him to call the members of the
Statement from Sen. Lincoln Hough Regarding President’s Announced COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Statement from Senator Lincoln Hough Regarding President’s Announced COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Jefferson City — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, today issued a statement relating to
New Scholarships Empower Missouri Families to Make Education Choices
New Scholarships Empower Missouri Families to Make Education Choices JEFFERSON CITY – On Saturday, Aug. 28, years of work by Missouri lawmakers and education reform
Sen. Lincoln Hough’s Legislative Column for Aug. 17: Missouri’s Future Is Based on Today’s Education
Throughout my life, the value of a good education has been instilled in me by my parents. My dad is an educator by trade and
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Aug. 3, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Aug. 3, 2021 Happy Birthday, Missouri! Missouri will officially observe the 200th anniversary of its admittance into the Union
Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection to Hold Second Hearing
Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection to Hold Second Hearing Jefferson City — State Sen. Bill White, R-Joplin, announces the Senate Interim
Public Safety Legislation Signed into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation enacting several new public safety measures have been signed into law by the governor. Senate Bills 53 & 60 relax the
Sen. Steven Roberts to Host Virtual Town Hall Event
Senator Steven Roberts to Host Virtual Town Hall Event JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announces he will be hosting a virtual
Sen. Mike Moon Urges Governor to Prohibit Teaching of Critical Race Theory in Missouri Schools
Senator Mike Moon Urges Governor to Prohibit Teaching of Critical Race Theory in Missouri Schools JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, has
Sen. John Rizzo Files Legislation to Extend Missouri’s FRA without Blocking Birth Control or Risking Health Care Funding
Senator John Rizzo Files Legislation to Extend Missouri’s FRA without Blocking Birth Control or Risking Health Care Funding JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. John Rizzo,
Governor Signs Senate Bill 63 into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation designed to help families and those struggling with substance use disorders was signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 63
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 17, 2021
Reflecting on the 2021 Legislative Session On Friday, May 14, lawmakers wrapped up the 2021 legislative session. Like every year, the final week served as
Sen. Elaine Gannon’s “Keeping Up” for the week of May 10, 2021
JEFFERSON CITY – Senator Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, discusses the final week of the 2021 legislative session during this week’s edition of “Keeping Up.”
Sen. Mike Moon’s U.S. Supreme Court Resolution Gains Traction in Missouri House
Senator Mike Moon’s U.S. Supreme Court Resolution Gains Traction in Missouri House JEFFERSON CITY – A concurrent resolution sponsored by Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove,
“Keeping Up” with Sen. Elaine Gannon for the Week of April 26
JEFFERSON CITY — In this week’s edition of “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, discusses the past week in the State Capitol.
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 26, 2021
Passing a Budget that Reflects Our Values Members of the Missouri General Assembly have only one constitutional obligation during each legislative session. Our state constitution
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 23, 2021
Crafting the State’s Budget All eyes were on the budget this week as the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed state spending for Fiscal Year 2022. During
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 22, 2021
Protecting the Integrity of Our Elections The ability to cast one’s vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An individual’s
Sen. Elaine Gannon Discusses the Past Week in the Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, discusses several pieces of legislation moving through the General Assembly in this week’s episode of “Keeping
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 16, 2021
House Takes Up Luetkemeyer’s Senate Bills As we approach the end of the 2021 session, each legislative chamber will spend more time working on bills
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 16, 2021
Reigning in the Powers of Unelected Bureaucrats The coronavirus pandemic has affected each of us in ways too numerous to count. No one could have
Sen. Dave Schatz Discusses the Importance of Senate Bill 571
JEFFERSON CITY — On March 11, 2021, State Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, presented Senate Bill 571 to the Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 9, 2021
Pushing Back Against Federal and Presidential Overreach In recent decades, I believe executive overreach and the abuse of presidential powers have threatened our country’s system
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of April 5, 2021
Protecting the Children of Our State As a mother, a grandmother and a retired schoolteacher, one of my top priorities is ensuring the children of
Missouri Senate Approves Senate Bill 262
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation providing additional resources for the state’s transportation infrastructure. Missouri’s road system spans more than 33,800 miles
Sen. Elaine Gannon’s “Keeping Up” for the Week of March 29
JEFFERSON CITY — In this week’s edition of “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon, R – De Soto, provides an update on her sponsored legislation, explains
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for April 1, 2021
Standing Up for the Thin Blue Line Every day, the men and women of law enforcement wake up, put on their uniforms, hug their families
Sen. Brian Williams’ Legislation Banning Police Chokeholds Passes Missouri Senate
Senator Brian Williams’ Legislation Banning Police Chokeholds Passes Missouri Senate Senator Brian Williams, the first Black man elected to the State Senate in 20 years,
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for March 26, 2021
A Call to Action: Supporting the Keystone XL Pipeline During my time in public office, I have done everything I can to support efforts to
Sen. Dave Schatz Discusses the Importance of Senate Concurrent Resolution 16
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, presents Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 to the Senate Committee on Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics. The
Sen. Brian Williams’ Legislation to Ban Police Chokeholds Receives Initial Approval in the Missouri Senate
Senator Brian Williams’ Legislation to Ban Police Chokeholds Receives Initial Approval in the Missouri Senate Senator who grew up in Ferguson sponsors first significant police
Sen. Jeanie Riddle Participates in Virtual Reading Program
Senator Jeanie Riddle Participates in Virtual Reading Program JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, announces she is participating in the Scenic Regional
Sen. Jeanie Riddle Reads “The Little Green Turtle”
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, reads “The Little Green Turtle” as a part of the Scenic Regional Library’s virtual reading series.
Video: Sen. Elaine Gannon’s “Keeping Up” for the for the Week of March 8
JEFFERSON CITY — In this week’s edition of “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, provides her constituents with a mid-session update as the
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for March 12, 2021
Improving Our State’s System of Roads and Bridges From my first day in the State Capitol, one of my top priorities has been improving our
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 8, 2021
Reaching the Halfway Point of the 2021 Legislative Session Thursday, March 11, marked the halfway point of the 2021 legislative session. Despite navigating the challenges
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for March 4, 2021
Honoring a Famous Missourian Like many of you, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rush Limbaugh. His radio show, and the conservative
Sen. Dave Schatz Files Legislation to Challenge Federal Overreach; Block President’s Unconstitutional Actions
Senator Dave Schatz Files Legislation to Challenge Federal Overreach; Block President’s Unconstitutional Actions Jefferson City — Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, filed Senate
Missouri Senate Approves COVID-19 Liability Protections Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation shielding small businesses, health care professionals and first responders from lawsuits resulting from COVID-19 exposure. Senate Bill
Sen. Elaine Gannon Discusses the Past Week in the Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — In this week’s edition of “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, discusses several of the bills she has introduced in the
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for Feb. 26, 2021
Ending ‘Us vs. Them’ in Education This past Tuesday the Missouri Senate spent more than 12 hours debating an education reform bill before setting the
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Feb. 25, 2021
Providing Certainty During Uncertain Times Since the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state. The virus has caused
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to protect small businesses, frontline health care workers, schools and churches from lawsuits related
Sen. Elaine Gannon Discusses the Past Week in the Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — In this week’s edition of “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, discusses legislation protecting small businesses, first responders and certain manufactures
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Feb. 12, 2021
Protecting One of Our State’s Most Valuable Assets While the current pandemic is at the forefront of a majority of our work in the State
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021
Providing Certainty in Uncertain Times Since the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state. The virus has caused
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Feb. 4, 2020
Protecting Those on the Frontlines of the Pandemic Since the start of the pandemic, countless Missourians have gone above and beyond the call of duty
Sen. Elaine Gannon Discusses the Past Week in the Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, provides a video update from the State Capitol in this week’s episode of “Keeping Up.”
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2021
Increasing Workforce Development in the Show-Me State It is no secret, the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on our state’s economy. Prior to the
Statement from Sen. Rick Brattin Regarding Senate Bill 66
Statement from Senator Rick Brattin Regarding Senate Bill 66 JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, issued a statement relating to a public safety
Sen. Jeanie Riddle’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 18, 2021
Protecting Our State’s Business Community Missouri is home to numerous businesses and manufacturing companies that create products used throughout the world. These businesses, big and
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2021
An Important Part of the Legislative Process This past week marked the beginning of an important aspect of our work in Jefferson City — committee
Sen. Elaine Gannon Provides a Video Update For Her Constituents
JEFFERSON CITY – In the first episode of her new video series titled “Keeping Up,” Sen. Elaine Gannon discusses her background and outlines her legislative
Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden Issue Statement on Senate Schedule for Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 15, 2021 Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden Issue Statement on Senate Schedule for Next
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
A Proud Day for the Show-Me State On Monday, Jan. 11, I was proud and humbled to preside over the inauguration of Missouri’s 57th governor.
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Jan. 7, 2021
Beginning the 2021 Legislative Session On Wednesday, Jan. 6, my colleagues and I returned to the capital city for the start of the First Regular
Lawmakers Prepare for the Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
JEFFERSON CITY — Members of the Missouri General Assembly return to the State Capitol for the start of the 2021 legislative session, which officially begins
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 10, 2020
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 10, 2020 My Legislative Priorities for 2021 On Dec. 1, policy makers unofficially started the upcoming legislative session
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for Dec. 3, 2020
Providing Missourians with the Programs and Resources Needed to Navigate the Pandemic On Tuesday, Dec. 1, senators returned to the State Capitol to finish their