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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 Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026The Senate Appropriations Committee continued work on the budget.
Statement from Sen. Rusty Black Regarding Disability Funding for 2027
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, has issued a statement relating to restoring funding for disability services to the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses the seventh week of the 2026 regular legislative session.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee continued its work on the state budget this week.
Video: Sen. Rusty Black Presents SB 883 in Committee
Tuesday, February 17, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, presents Senate Bill 883 to the Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 9, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses Senate Bill 975, which would modify provisions relating to ambulance districts; Senate Bill 974, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veteran benefits matters; the latest with the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee, which he chairs; and some of the visitors to his office this week.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 9, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026Hello from Jefferson City
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026The Missouri Senate continues its work this week.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Thursday, February 5, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses the latest with the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee, which he chairs; Senate Bill 976, which would modify provisions relating to candidate committees; Senate Bill 974, which seeks to modify provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veteran benefits matters; and other important business.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 26, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, iscusses the fourth week of the 2026 regular legislative session, including the latest from the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee; the Missouri Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee; and Senate Bill 975, a measure that would modify provisions relating to ambulance districts.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Jan. 26, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026Committee work remained busy this week.
Audio: Sen. Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 19, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses the third week of the 2026 regular legislative session.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Update for the Week of Jan. 19, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026Lawmakers completed the third week of the 2026 regular legislative session this week.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Report for the Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Monday, January 19, 2026This week marks week two of the 2026 legislative session.
Senator Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses his reaction to this week’s State of the State from the governor, eliminating the state income tax, his role as chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee and an update on his legislation for this year.
Senator Rusty Black's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026Senator Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, discusses some of his goals and priorities for the 2026 regular legislative session, which started on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Senator Rusty Black's Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026Hello from Jefferson City