Missouri Legislature Makes History as the 2015 Legislative Session Comes to a...
The 2015 legislative session officially concluded this evening. While every year has a few speed bumps, I'm proud to say most of this session progressed in a respectful manner and demonstrated a...
View ArticleMajority Leader Responds to Governor's Veto of Right-to-Work Legislation
Majority Floor Leader Ron Richard said he is disappointed in the governor's veto of a measure that would have created a competitive business climate with a faster rate of job growth in the state.
View ArticleSenate Leaders Speak Out on the Tragedy in Charleston, S.C.
"We are saddened to hear about the death of a fellow colleague from South Carolina and the eight other victims," said Sen. Richard.
View ArticleMajority Floor Leader Says Efforts On Student Transfer Bill Won't Go To Waste
JEFFERSON CITY - Majority Floor Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said after hours of work and bipartisan cooperation, he is disappointed with the governor's decision to veto the student transfer bill.
View ArticleSenate Leaders Comment on Supreme Court Decision on State Marriage Bans
JEFFERSON CITY - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced the latest in a series of opinions that expand the reach of the federal government into areas historically within the domain of individual states.
View ArticleCourt Agrees Missouri Senate Followed the Constitution – Dismisses Lawsuit
“We are pleased with the judge’s decision to dismiss the case. Missouri’s Constitution establishes three coequal branches of government,
View ArticleSenators Call on Governor to Immediately Arm Missouri National Guard Soldiers
In the wake of yet another terrorist attack on American soldiers, several Missouri State senators called on the governor today (7-18) to issue an executive order to allow soldiers and airmen in the...
View ArticleSenate Leader Forms Committee To Investigate Recent Allegations Against...
JEFFERSON CITY - Senate Leader Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, announced today the creation of the Senate Interim Committee on the Sanctity of Life. Dempsey said recent allegations against Planned...
View ArticleA Successful Veto Session
JEFFERSON CITY - The annual veto session began on Wednesday at the Capitol, as the Senators successfully overrode 10 of the 16 possible vetoed bills.
View ArticleMissouri Lawmakers Override 10 Vetoed Bills
Missouri lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week for the General Assembly's annual veto session, which began at noon on Wednesday and concluded less than 12 hours later, ending shortly before...
View ArticleSenate Leader Announces Appointments to the Task Force for Examining...
JEFFERSON CITY - Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, announced today 13 appointments to the Task Force for Examining Statewide Medicaid Delivery Models.
View ArticleSenate Leader Announces Appointments to the Study Commission on State Tax Policy
Senate Leader Ron Richard announced today two members who will join the Study Commission on State Tax Policy.
View ArticleSenate Leaders Applaud Judge's Decision on St. Louis's Minimum Wage Law
JEFFERSON CITY - The St. Louis City minimum wage law won't go into effect this week as planned. St. Louis Judge Steven Ohmer handed down his decision today saying the ordinance is void...
View ArticleSenators Urge the Governor to Suspend the Acceptance of Syrian Refugees...
JEFFERSON CITY - After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France over the weekend, Missouri senators are urging the governor to suspend the acceptance of Syrian refugees wanting to relocate in...
View ArticleMajority Caucus Appoints Two Members to New Positions
JEFFERSON CITY - Majority Caucus Whip, Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, has added two deputy whips to his team for the upcoming session. The Senator has chosen Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen....
View ArticleHouse Speaker Todd Richardson and Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard...
JEFFERSON CITY - House Speaker Todd Richardson and Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard today announced a joint hearing that will thoroughly examine the various programs the governor could utilize to...
View ArticleMissouri Senate Looks to Address Workers' Compensation Law in 2016 in...
My top priority as a state lawmaker and public servant has always been, and will always be, growing a stronger, more resilient economy for the people of Missouri. This is why in each and every...
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