Missouri senators from both parties are sending the same message: something needs to be done about the rising cost of living.

New Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón is the first Latina, first mother and only second woman to lead California’s upper legislative chamber. A tough budget year will test her ability to keep the caucus united while whittling its spending priorities.

Ahmed, accompanied by ambassador Kevin Rudd, met with Chuck Schumer in the Washington in the latest stage of a US visit.

State lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday to kick off the new legislative session. One of the first orders of business was to swear in a new leader to run the state senate. Democratic State Senator Monique Limón of Santa Barbara became the state’s Senate President pro tem.

S.220, introduced by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden Central, would put a cap on school district spending in fiscal years 2028 and 2029, based on districts’ spending in the prior year.

The former Republican leader in the Maine Senate is throwing his hat into a crowded field for the Blaine House.