Dozens of lawmakers and advocates alike gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to voice their support for full Medicaid funding.
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Rep. Darrell Atchison walked into his first legislative session in Jefferson City with one priority in mind: serving the people of HD 153.
"Frankly, it isn’t about me — it’s about the people that I’ve been able to pull around me to get things done."
“Every single one of us has more influence than we think that we do. Every single one of us has the capacity to make a difference more than we think we can do.”
While she hasn’t announced a bid for outgoing U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s seat, Congresswoman Ann Wagner said it’s something she’s exploring.
Prior to working in the statehouse, Rep. Lisa Thomas served as a psychiatrist for nearly two decades.
After working behind the scenes of various campaigns, Rep. Michael Davis threw his own hat in the ring for the Missouri House last year.
Gov. Mike Parson gathered with lawmakers and families to sign a pair of bills meant to assist families adopting and fostering children.
“At the end of the day, I felt like there were a lot of issues that I really cared about and was hopeful that I could make a difference at the state level.”
An amendment to fund Medicaid expansion failed in the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday night after the vote split down the middle.