Dave Schatz

Medical workers collect a sample from a patient at Mercy Health's drive-through novel coronavirus test collection site in Chesterfield on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2020.

Missouri Lawmakers Expected To OK Millions For Coronavirus Fight Next Week

Jaclyn Driscoll

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As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, Missouri lawmakers say they are planning to return to Jefferson City next week to pass a supplemental budget that…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: State Sen. Leader Schatz On Clean Missouri Changes, Restricting Gambling

Julie O'Donoghue

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Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, joins Politically Speaking to talk about proposed changes to Clean Missouri’s redistricting…

Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz speaks with reporters following Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State address.

Government, Politics & Issues

After All-Night Filibuster, Senate GOP Promise Return For State Legislative Redistricting Measure

Jason Rosenbaum

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Missouri Republicans will push ahead on a ballot item changing how state House and Senate districts are drawn — an effort that Senate Democrats stalled at…

Missouri Senate on the second day of the 2020 legislative session Jan. 9, 2020

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri Senate Leaders Make Redistricting Change Prime Priority In 2020 Session

Jason Rosenbaum

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The GOP leaders of the Missouri Senate say they plan to make changes in the process for drawing the state’s House and Senate districts a top priority —…

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson speaks to news reporters on the last day of the legislative session in Jefferson City.

Government, Politics & Issues

6 Observations As Gov. Parson Finds Success In First Full Legislative Session

Jason Rosenbaum

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Gov. Mike Parson just finished up his first legislative session as governor. And by any objective measure, it was a good one for the GOP chief…

Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor Tuesday about his economic development legislation. The Senate passed Hough's bill after a 28 hour filibuster.

Government, Politics & Issues

GM Incentives Approved As Senate Turns Attention To Abortion

Rachel Lippmann

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A nearly 28-hour filibuster of what is usually a simple procedural step ended Tuesday night with a big win for Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.Over the…

Missouri lawmakers are trying to come up with a plan to fix Missouri's bridges.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri Senate Making Progress On Finding A Way To Fix State's Bridges

Jason Rosenbaum

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Updated on Thursday, April 11 at 3 p.m. with information about the new bonding plan passing:Missouri lawmakers are close to accepting a plan that would…

Children play in a preschool classroom at Commons Lane Elementary School in Florissant. The Ferguson-Florissant School District offers free half-day preschool but wants to expand offerings. Jan. 16, 2019.

Education

Missouri Lawmakers Say They Want To Expand Pre-K But Not How They'd Pay For It

Ryan Delaney

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson talked a lot about expanding early childhood education opportunities in the weeks leading up to his first State of the State…

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivers his first State of the State address at the Missouri State Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. Jan. 16, 2019

Government, Politics & Issues

Parson Pledges To 'Chart Missouri’s Future' In State Of The State Speech

Jason Rosenbaum

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, giving the GOP chief executive a chance to detail an ambitious agenda…

Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, talks with reporters on the first day of the 2019 legislative session.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri Senate Leaders Pan Proposal For Statewide Vote On City-County Merger

Jason Rosenbaum

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The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Missouri Senate are expressing misgivings about who could be voting on a proposal to merge St. Louis and St.…