Sen. Karla May spoke out against last week’s censure of Rep. Wiley Price, calling it “hypocrisy” from Republican leadership in the House.
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Just one week into this year's legislative session, Missouri House leadership announced it would be pausing the lawmaking process.
There is one Democrat chairing a committee this year.
We asked the new senators a couple of questions ahead of their start in the upper chamber. Get to know them better here.
Sen. Bob Onder, a physician from St. Charles County, has received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Unlike the lower chamber, the Missouri Senate has largely avoided promoting the use of digital technology on its floor — until now.
When the first day of the legislative session got underway Wednesday, any disruption of normal proceedings was expected to be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lawmakers quickly pivoted to address the rioting in Washington, D.C.
"That’s how I see my role as a Democrat: being an advocate for the folks who need a voice, who are doing everything right but are still struggling to succeed."
The state failed to reimburse county governments for funding the incarceration of state prisoners, according to a recent audit.
“It’s not only helped create jobs and new industries in Missouri, it’s also been a huge benefit by turning waste into a useful product.”