JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, expressed support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States and said he looks forward to a day when abortions are no …
Senator Rick Brattin Praises Pro-Life Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This is the day so …
Even though the 2022 legislative session came to a close in May, the work of the Legislature is never done. Lawmakers are always looking for new ways to improve our state and ensure it remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. For instance, …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for June 23, 2022 Another Bill Signed Into Law On June 16, I was honored to attend the bill signing ceremony for a measure I handled in the Senate, House Bill 1472. Now law, HB 1472 adds cryptocurrency to the list of …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, took part in the historic “Freedom Suits Memorial” unveiling in St. Louis on Monday, where he presented a Senate resolution honoring the momentous occasion. The “Freedom Suits Memorial” showcases the …
Governor Signs Omnibus Higher Education Bill into Law On June 16, the governor signed into law an omnibus higher education bill which I sponsored. Senate Bill 718 designates the third week of September each year as “Historically Black Colleges and …
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has announced the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Illegal Immigration will conduct its first meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Senator Brown chairs the committee, …
The Signature of Approval The Legislature has been out of session for more than a month, but the work of representing the 33rd Senatorial District continues. Much of my activity during the intersession period involves meeting with local officials and civic …
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Recognized for Standing with Children JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Bill White, R-Joplin, is proud to announce he is the recipient of a 2022 Missouri KidsFirst …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, announces the governor has signed one of her pieces of legislation into law. “Senate Bill 655 will allow all counties the option to provide coverage for most public safety personnel through the …
Protecting Our Farmland Farmland is a precious resource in our state, serving a wide range of functions. For starters, it’s the foundation of many family businesses and our state’s largest industry. It allows hardworking Missourians to put food not only on …
Take Advantage of the Missouri Motor Fuel Use Tax Refund Like you, I am increasingly frustrated by the skyrocketing price of gas, and from what international economists and analysts are projecting, we aren’t out of the woods yet. The price of gas and oil …
Governor Signs Bill Protecting Use of Certain COVID Treatments On June 7, the governor signed legislation into law to prohibit the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts from sanctioning the licenses of doctors who prescribe two drugs touted by …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has been recognized as a 2022 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “Working to make Missouri an attractive place for businesses and job creators has always been one of …
In 1909, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd was sitting in church listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. The 27-year-old started to think about her father. Her mother had died when Sonora was 16, and her father, a Civil War veteran named William Smart, had brought …
For Immediate Release: June 13, 2022 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Recognized as a 2022 Business Champion JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Bill White, R-Joplin, is proud to announce he has been recognized by the Missouri Chamber of …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been recognized as a “2022 Business Champion” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In announcing this year’s recipients, the group says the recognition is bestowed on state …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has been named a “2022 Business Champion” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In announcing this year’s recipients, the group says it confers the designation on state lawmakers who supported …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews different aspects of the state’s operating budget: House Bill 3014 and House Bill 3015, supplemental budgets for the current fiscal year; House Bill 3019 and House Bill 3020, capital improvements …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for June 9, 2022 Governor Signs Professional Licensing Bill into Law On June 7, the governor signed House Bill 2149 into law, enacting several changes to our state’s professional licensing statutes. The bill’s provisions …
