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Weekly Legislative Update: No. 2
January 16, 2026 No. 2 A WEEK OF HEARINGS AND ONE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT The Missouri General Assembly got the legislative process moving by tackling a full week of committee hearings, whittling away at the 2,237 pieces of legislation that have been filed so far. The...
Weekly Legislative Update: No. 1
January 8, 2026 No. 1 And They’re Off The Missouri Legislature reconvened at high noon on Wednesday to begin the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. Lawmakers returned to a session marked by transition, uncertainty, and unusually high expectations....
January President’s Message
President’s Message Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP Happy New Year! This month kicks off the Missouri Legislative Session, which MAOPS will be keeping close eyes and ears on, as bills relevant to healthcare and our legislative priorities are introduced. If you have...
December President’s Message
President’s Message Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP As the final month of the year brings closure to 2025, may these words find you well and in a spirit at ease- if only for a few moments- for gratitude and reflection on the past year. Perhaps there was a recurring...
November President’s Message
President’s Message Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP Not being a car person, bear with me. While I would love to know the mechanics of automobiles to be able to service and repair my own vehicle, or understand more than 36% of a “Click and Clack” show, I do not...