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Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, recaps the week.
Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for Feb. 26, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026A Taste of the South
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses House Bill 2014, which is the supplemental appropriations measure for the remainder of the current fiscal year, and Senate Bill 974. This measure seeks to modify provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veteran benefits matters.
Senator Jason Bean Delivers Immediate Property Tax Relief from Data Center Development
Friday, February 27, 2026Senator Jason Bean, R-Peach Orchard, is leading the charge to provide Missouri families with immediate property tax relief when major data centers are built in their communities.
Senator Mike Bernskoetter's Legislative Column for the Week of Feb. 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026Improving Land Surveying Service
Senator Kurtis Gregory's Capitol Report for Feb. 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026The Election Cycle
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026The Senate Appropriations Committee continued work on the budget.
Senator Barbara Anne Washington’s Legislative Column for Feb. 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026In Like a Lion
Senator Mike Henderson's Capitol Report for Feb. 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026I hope you’ve had a chance to step outside and enjoy this stretch of beautiful weather. The sunshine and mild temperatures feel like a little preview of what’s to come, and it’s hard not to smile knowing spring is just around the corner.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026This week, the following bills were discussed on the Senate floor: • Senate Bill 1019 would allow boards of trustees of municipal hospitals to invest up to 50% of funds not required for operations or other obligations. • Senate Bill 1062 would establish the True Charity Act and True Charity program in the Missouri Department of Social Services to coordinate with various agencies and a partner network to ensure participants receive the items and assistance they need. • Senate Bill 1023 would modify provisions relating to the funding of public libraries and law libraries.
Senator Jill Carter Advances Senate Bill 985 to Strengthen Election Transparency and Integrity
Friday, February 27, 2026State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, presented Senate Bill 985 on Monday before the Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.
Video: Sen. Patty Lewis Presents SB 1637 in Committee
Thursday, February 26, 2026Senator Patty Lewis, D-Kansas City, presents Senate Bill 1637 to the Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
Senator Sandy Crawford's Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026This week, the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee heard another one of my pieces of legislation.
Senators Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Ben Brown Comment on Pacific Data Center Meeting
Thursday, February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026
Video: Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Presents SB 967 in Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Angela Mosley, D-Florissant, presents Senate Bill 967 to the Missouri Senate Education Committee.
Video: Sen. Curtis Trent Presents SB 1272 in Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Curtis Trent, R-Battlefield, presents Senate Bill 1272 to the Missouri Senate General Laws Committee.
Video: Sen. Joe Nicola Presents SB 1534 in Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, presents Senate Bill 1534 to the Missouri Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Video: Sen. Tracy McCreery Presents SB 899 in Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, presents Senate Bill 899 to the Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
Senator Tracy McCreery Introduces Cross-Reporting System to Better Protect Children, Seniors and Animals from Abuse
Wednesday, February 25, 2026State Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-St. Louis County, presented Senate Bill 899 to the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee on Wednesday, proposing a cross-reporting system to enhance coordination among investigators addressing abuse of children, seniors, vulnerable populations and animals.
Video: Sen. Rick Brattin Presents SB 1617 in Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, presents Senate Bill 1617 to the Missouri Senate Education Committee.
Video: Sen. Mike Moon Presents SB 1030 in Committee
Tuesday, February 24, 2026Senator Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, presents Senate Bill 1030 to the Missouri Senate Government Efficiency Committee.
Video: Sen. Ben Brown Presents SB 1245 in Committee
Tuesday, February 24, 2026Senator Ben Brown, R-Washington, presents Senate Bill 1245 to the Missouri Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.
Video: Sen. Mike Henderson Presents SB 1195 in Committee
Tuesday, February 24, 2026Senator Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, presents Senate Bill 1195 to the Missouri Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.