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Special Session Bills Signed by Governor Kehoe
On Saturday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law Senate Bills 1, 3, and 4 after the recent special session he convened for disaster relief, property tax relief, economic development and business retention, and budget initiatives. SB 1 appropriates $25 million in...
Special Session Ends with Governor’s Priorities Approved
Less than one month after the 2025 regular session of the Missouri General Assembly adjourned on May 15, a special session of the legislature adjourned on Wednesday, sending three bills to Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) for his signature on legislation dealing with stadium...
Two Bills End Missouri Senate’s Session
Near the end of the 2025 regular session of the Missouri General Assembly, the Senate employed a surprising and rarely used move, the “previous question” motion, that allows for stopping all debate and immediately bringing a bill to a vote on the floor. The Senate...
Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force
On Monday, June 2nd, the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force met in Jefferson City for their first meeting. Governor Mike Kehoe established the task force by executive order earlier this year and is asking the task force to wrap up their effort and...
Numerous Priority Bills Pass in the Final House of the 2025 Session
Unlike the previous three sessions, the Missouri Legislature worked steadfastly and found common ground on numerous issues throughout the session. Over the last nineteen weeks the House and Senate worked to pass a $52.8 billion state operating budget, 67 bills, and...
One Month Down for 2025 Legislature
After a month of session, the Missouri General Assembly appears more relaxed and collegial than in recent years. This may be attributed, in part, to a popular new governor, new House and Senate leadership, including Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-18) and...
Missouri Governor Presents State of the State Address
Governor Mike Kehoe (R), the state’s 58th Governor, presented his State of the State Address on Tuesday in the chamber of the House of Representatives. The nearly hour-long speech before members of the House, the Senate, Mrs. Claudia Kehoe and family, top statewide...
Kehoe’s Inauguration on January 13th; Announces Staff Appointments
At 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13th, at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe will be sworn in as the 58th Governor of the State of Missouri. The Inaugural Ball will be held on the evening of January 13th at the Missouri State Capitol. Kehoe...
PRESS RELEASE – Michael Henderson Joins Clarkston Nelson
CNMISSOURI.COM 235 EAST HIGH STREET, SUITE 301 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI (573) 520-7240 MICHAEL HENDERSON JOINS CLARKSTON NELSON December 3, 2024 – Clarkston Nelson is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Henderson to the firm in a...
2024-2025 Political and Legislative Forecast
Politics: Term limits have hit recent leaders in both the Missouri House and the Missouri Senate, resulting in new leadership for the 2025 General Assembly. Governor-elect Mike Kehoe (R) will be sworn into office on January 13th, replacing Governor Mike Parson (R)....