JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, would like to congratulate Noah Meyer and Andrew Moran for being accepted into a Spire cooperative
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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
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 7, 2021
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 7, 2021 The 101st General Assembly is Underway Wednesday, Jan. 6, marked the official beginning of the 101st
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Jan. 7, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 7, 1861, beginning of the second week of the Regular Session of the 21st
Sen. Rick Brattin Sworn in As Senator from the 31st District
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, was sworn in today as the state senator for Missouri’s 31st Senatorial District, which covers part of
Sen. Karla Eslinger Sworn-in to Missouri Senate
Senator Karla Eslinger Sworn-in to Missouri Senate JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, took the oath of office this morning, joining 33 other
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Takes the Oath of Office to Serve the 13th Senatorial District
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the 101st General
Sen. Steven Roberts Takes Oath of Office
Senator Steven Roberts Takes Oath of Office JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, took the oath of office at the start of
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
The Missouri Senate Minute for Jan. 6: Session Begins
JEFFERSON CITY — The regular legislative session for 2021 gavels in.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Limits Property Tax Increases
JEFFERSON CITY — A pair of legislative proposals presented by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would limit the growth of personal property taxes in Missouri.
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.
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. 11: Pre-filed Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews two issues that could be addressed again next year. Illegal gaming machines and PDMP remain
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Dec. 10, 2020
Legislative Column for December 10, 2020 For the past nine months we’ve kept our distance, washed our hands and waited for the development of a
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. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Dec. 9, 2020
Looking Forward to Session With less than a month remaining before the start of the next legislative session on Jan. 6, lawmakers have begun pre-filing
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Dec. 9, 2020
Unwrapping the Capitol We’re getting to that point in the year when gifts are being bought, wrapped in festive paper and bows and placed under
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. 8: Pre-filed Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have begun pre-filing legislation for the 2021 session. Some of these proposals have been seen before.
Sen. Eric Burlison’s Legislative Column for Dec. 7, 2020
A Few of My Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session On Tuesday, Dec. 1, legislators had the first opportunity to pre-file bills, signaling the unofficial
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Law to Limit Rulemaking
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to limit the number of administrative rules in Missouri. Senate Bill 180 would require
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Dec. 4, 2020
Legislative Column for Dec. 4, 2020 Anyone who has ever crafted a household budget or written a business plan knows how difficult it is to
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Dec. 4: Second Extra Session Ends
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the Second Extraordinary Session of the Second Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly. Missouri
Sen. Mike Cierpiot’s Guest Column for Dec. 3, 2020
Missouri Senate Passes $1.27 Billion Supplemental Budget 2020 has presented a host of challenges. From a pandemic, to an economic slowdown, to the beginning steps
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Nov. 30, 2020
Extra Session Ends, Pre-Filing Begins This week, the Missouri Senate completed the task the governor put before us when he called the Legislature back to
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 3, 2020
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Dec. 3, 2020 Senate Approves COVID-19 Supplemental Budget The Missouri Senate reconvened in Jefferson City on Tuesday, Dec. 1,
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
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for Dec. 2, 2020
Providing Relief to Missourians On Dec. 2, the Missouri Senate passed a $1.27 billion supplemental budget as part of a second extra session called by
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Legislation to Protect Privacy of Law Enforcement Officers
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed “anti-doxing” legislation to protect law enforcement officers and their families from unwarranted disclosure of their personal, private information.
Majesty Restored – Capitol Restoration Project Reaches Completion
Capital city residents and visitors to Jefferson City received their first glimpse of a rare sight just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. For the
Sen. Lincoln Hough Pre-files Priority Legislation for Upcoming Session
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has lined out his first priorities for the 2021 legislative session, which will begin in January. “We
Sen. Jill Schupp’s Priority Legislation Reflects District’s Values
Senator Jill Schupp’s Priority Legislation Reflects District’s Values Reducing Gun Violence, Helping Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Making Voting Easier JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Dec. 1: Extra Session Resumes
JEFFERSON CITY — The Second Extraordinary Session of the 100th General Assembly resumes this week. Missouri senators are looking at House Bill 14, which relates
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.