Last week I objected during the Joint Session count of electoral votes in order to have a debate on the issue of election integrity. My object…
John and I argue every Christmas about gift wrapping. It’s a tradition we’ve grown comfortable with. We get out the wrapping paper, tape, and …
The morning after Election Day, the Supreme Court heard a case on foster care and adoption that puts a heck of a lot in perspective. I listene…
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Lee Cheuk-yan, unlike most Americans, remembers and reveres Lane Kirkland, a hero of the first Cold War. During 16 years as leader of the AFL-…
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Per Missouri Constitution, Session ended at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17. This has been a session unlike any of the two previous sessions I have b…
Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled i…
This week, my fellow senators and I focused on the state budget for the 2020 fiscal year. Creating and approving a balanced budget is the only…
This has been a very busy week at the State Capitol. On Thursday, the Missouri Veteran’s Commission hosted a Commemoration Ceremony recognizin…
My fellow senators and I have returned to the Missouri Capitol from our legislative spring break to begin the second half of the 2019 legislat…
Just like any family or business that lives within a budget, the state of Missouri is required by law to have a balanced budget every year. Th…
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I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I have been enjoying the warmer days we have been experiencing. I am not a fan of cold weather and look …
Recently, the Missouri Department of Revenue announced that it remains on track to begin offering REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and nond…
Everything is on a fast track here at the State Capitol now.
It was great to have visitors from Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence in Iron County visit the Capitol this week.
On the first day of the 2019 legislative session, House Speaker Elijah Haahr made it clear the House of Representatives stands for the born an…
"In my country the people can do as they like, although it often happens that they don't like what they have done."
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