Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state Constitution. Republicans control the governor’s office this year, along with both chambers. The GOP has a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate, along with a 110-49 House majority. The …
Rowden: congressional redistricting and education to be key legislative issues in early 2022
A Missouri Senate leader says congressional redistricting will be a top issue when state lawmakers return to Jefferson City in January. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) says U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s decision to not seek re-election led to a ripple effect. “And all of the various dominoes that have happened and several members of …
Veteran Missouri House Democrat from Columbia won’t seek re-election
A veteran state lawmaker from Columbia who’s the ranking Democrat on the Missouri House Special Committee on Criminal Justice is not seeking re-election in 2022. State Rep. Martha Stevens (D-Columbia) made her announcement on Monday, and says she’ll continue her career in advocacy as a social work professional in the future. “After much though and …
Columbia state lawmaker’s farmers market legislation is now law
Bipartisan legislation allowing Missouri women and children eligible for WIC to use their benefits at local farmers markets is now in effect. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed a bill that includes the provision from State Rep. Martha Stevens (D-Columbia), and that bill took effect on August 28th. Stevens describes it as a win for Missouri families, …