Holly Thompson Rehder
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Holly Thompson Rehder is the state senator for District 27 in the Missouri General Assembly.
OpinionOctober 19
Thompson Rehder: Amendment 3: A crossroads for Missouri's pro-life stance and state identityMissouri's Amendment 3 could overturn the state's abortion ban, sparking debate on pro-life values and external influences in state politics. State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder shares her position. 
OpinionMay 14
From teacher raises to opioid prevention: What Missouri’s new budget means for youHi y’all! What a week it has been in Jefferson City! There were certainly some highs and lows, but in the end, several bills were passed in the Senate and the fiscal year 2025 state operating budget was sent back to the Missouri House of Representatives with the Se...OpinionMay 8
Rural health care access and funding moves forward despite lengthy delaysHi y’all! What a week it has been in Jefferson City. It’s hard to wrap up all the political drama that took place, including a multi-day filibuster, but the bottom line is that multiple measures to improve and protect rural health care access have moved forward in ...OpinionMay 1
Education wins the weekHey y’all! It’s hard to believe, but we are truly in the home stretch in Jefferson City as there is now officially less than a month until the last day of the legislative session. Last week, a resounding statement was made that, for all the obstacles and false star...OpinionMarch 30
Money In the Right PocketsHi y’all! Several weeks ago, I took time in my weekly column and on the Senate floor to talk about the importance of doing the leg work and having the conversations if legislators want to get their bills approved by the General Assembly and on to the governor’s des...OpinionMarch 21
Options and support for educationHey y'all! Another week has come and gone and it has been a whirlwind of legislative activity. In addition to the continuing process of committee hearings and meeting with colleagues to work out the details of proposed legislation, activity on the Senate floor is p...OpinionFebruary 29
Passing the first legislation of the yearPassing the first legislation of the year Hey y'all! Greetings from Jefferson City. It was a very productive week in the Missouri Senate as elected officials worked through the day and night on Monday to protect the Missouri Constitution and ensure a statewide voic...OpinionFebruary 16
Progress comes slow and steadyProgress comes slow and steady I hope you have enjoyed the springlike weather we got a blast of this week; I sure did! There was some sunshine in the Senate chamber as well, as we were finally able to discuss pieces of legislation on the floor. It was brief, but it...OpinionFebruary 5
Embracing life-giving alternative treatmentsWinter weather added to the obstacles that are currently facing potential progress for legislation during the 2024 legislative session. The Missouri Senate closed and canceled several hearings and action on the floor Jan. 22 due to the ice that covered many roadway...Advertisement
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