Media Archive - Senator Cindy O'Laughlin
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September 2025
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Appoints New Appropriations Committee Chair
Wednesday, September 17, 2025Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, announced the appointment of Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, as the new chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee. Senator Brad Hudson, R-Cape Fair, will serve as the committee’s vice chair to assist in guiding its work.
Missouri Senate Passes Redistricting and Initiative Petition Reform
Friday, September 12, 2025Sends Bills to Governor
July 2025
Senate President Pro Tem O’Laughlin Announces Formation of New Select Committees
Tuesday, July 8, 2025Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, announced Tuesday the formation of three new select committees tasked with examining key issues related to government accountability, property tax reform and state-funded diversity initiatives.
January 2025
Senate Majority Caucus Leadership Announces Priorities for 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025As the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly begins, Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, and Majority Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, announced a bold agenda aimed at addressing the key challenges facing Missouri families and communities.
Video: Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin Addresses Missouri Senators
Wednesday, January 8, 2025On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin, R-Shelbina, made history by becoming the first female to be elected Missouri Senate president pro tem.
Prior Year Archives
June 2023
Senate Leadership Issues Joint Statement on Passing of Senator Ron Richard
Friday, June 9, 2023Today Missouri mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished and dedicated leaders.
March 2023
Audio: Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin's Podcast for the Week of March 6
Friday, March 10, 2023Senator Cindy O’Laughlin discusses Senate Bills 49, 236 & 164, legislation that seeks to establish the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act.”
February 2023
Audio: Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin's Podcast for the Week of Feb. 6
Friday, February 10, 2023Senator Cindy O’Laughlin discusses Senate Bills 4, 42 & 89, legislation that seeks to modify provisions regarding elementary and secondary education. This legislation has received preliminary Missouri Senate approval. Another “yes” vote would send it to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration.
January 2023
Audio: Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 23
Friday, January 27, 2023JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, discusses several items discussed in committee this week, including measures relating to education and workforce development.
November 2022
Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin Announces Spring Break Dates for 2023 Legislative Session
Tuesday, November 22, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — In her role as incoming Senate majority floor leader, Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, announces House and Senate leadership have reached an agreement on the dates for the 2023 legislative spring break.
Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin Named Senate Majority Floor Leader for 102nd General Assembly
Thursday, November 10, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Majority Caucus elected Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, to serve as the Senate majority floor leader for the 102nd General Assembly, the first female to hold this office in the Missouri Senate’s history.
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