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Weekly Legislative Update No. 18

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | May 19, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

May 19, 2026 No. 18 The 2026 legislative session has come to an end.  This year ended on a very different note than the last several. Instead of packing up early, lawmakers worked straight through to the 6:00 p.m. constitutional deadline on Friday, May 15.  They...

Weekly Legislative Update No. 17

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | May 8, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

May 8, 2026 No. 17 BUDGET IS SET The House and Senate dedicated most of the week to finalizing the budget.  Monday was spent on conference committee work.  Once agreements were struck in conference, the chambers volleyed the budget bills to each other, giving final...

May President’s Message

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | May 5, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

Patrick Nakashima-Moran, DO   May is bringing changes. Hopefully, lasting weather changes to Missouri, new medical graduates getting ready to embark on their residencies, and lots of changes to MAOPS! I am humbled and excited to be the newest president of MAOPS....

Weekly Legislative Update No. 16

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | May 1, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

May 1, 2026 No. 16 COMMITTEES WINDING UP We have entered the final laps of this legislative marathon.  At this stage, it’s more of a semi-competitive barefoot cross-county race.  Bills vying for passage need to have a quick pace (and a nice coating of grease) to cross...

Weekly Legislative Update No. 15

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

April 24, 2026 No. 15 PBM REFORM Monday night, the Senate kick-started the week with an attempt to reform the predatory practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Senate Bill 984 would strengthen oversight of PBMs by tightening audit rules, requiring weekly...

Weekly Legislative Update No. 14

by bnolting@maysquarellc.com | Apr 17, 2026 | Member News, Uncategorized

April 16, 2026 No. 14 KILLING TIME The Senate took the day off from floor work on Tuesday to allow the Appropriations Committee to act on the budget. They made up for that lost floor time on Wednesday by working all day to give initial approval to several Senate...
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