Wave to our Flag Summer and patriotism sure seem to go hand and hand. During these three months, storefronts and businesses display beautiful patterns of red, white and blue, tri-color bunting adorns the eaves of front porches, advertisers weave these …
Coping with COVID-19 Virtual Event I will be hosting a virtual “Coping with COVID-19” event on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Through the event, attendees can receive help from a number of organizations in regards to rent or mortgage assistance, …
It was 1777, and the war for independence had been raging for two years already. Countless men had fought and died in the name of freedom. And while these brave patriots fought for the same cause and were united by their ideals, the flag that flew with …
JEFFERSON CITY — Supplemental budgets for the current fiscal year, contained in House Bills 3014 and 3015, are now law. Additional budget measures, House Bills 3019 and 3020, await executive action.
As many of you know, I am one of the biggest proponents of working to improve our state’s infrastructure. To me, state government should be the entity that can take care of the infrastructure needs of our population, be it broadband internet, sewer and …
Supreme Court Hears Case on Collective Bargaining Rights The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on May 24 in a case challenging whether a 2018 law modifying the merit system for hiring and firing state government employees unconstitutionally interferes …
Each year, the United States sets aside the last Monday in May as a day of remembrance for all those who have died while serving our country in the U.S. Armed Services. Memorial Day has a distinct focus from Veterans Day, when we honor all veterans, and …
Supreme Court Hears Case on Collective Bargaining Rights The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on May 24 in a case challenging whether a 2018 law modifying the merit system for hiring and firing state government employees unconstitutionally interferes …
May 27, 2022 The 2022 legislative session officially ended on May 13. This session was at times tumultuous, but I believe we did pass some legislation to help Missourians. Throughout the course of session, we also started discussions on important topics …
Wrapping Up the 2022 Legislative Session Friday, May 13, marked the end of the 2022 legislative session. Over the course of the past five months, my colleagues and I have worked to pass legislation that makes our state a better place to live, work and …
Memorial Day weekend is almost here. While this holiday weekend serves as the unofficial start to summer, it also provides us with the opportunity to gather together and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Veterans …
Protecting the Integrity of Our Elections Elections are at the foundation of the way our government operates. Because of the essential role they play, it’s important our elections function well and that citizens can trust in their outcomes. That’s why this …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 25, 2022 Governor Launches ARPA Website To help Missourians monitor the funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the governor launched a one-stop-shop website on May 18. The MOARPA website lists …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, released the following statement regarding the tragedy that occurred yesterday in Uvalde, Texas: “The events that occurred Tuesday in Uvalde were a terrible and senseless tragedy. My prayers are …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation creating additional protections for victims of sexual assault. Senate Bills 775, 751 & 640 make several changes to state law designed to protect the rights of survivors and make the criminal …
Part of assembling the state budget each year includes allocating a certain amount of money toward educating the children of our state. Every year, approximately 25 to 30 percent of the state’s total operating budget is designated toward elementary and …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 22, 1899, the last day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly.
Jefferson City — The Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 718, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, designating the third week of September of every year as “Historically Black College and University Week” in Missouri, among …
JEFFERSON CITY — Members of the Missouri Senate put their final stamp of approval on a series of bills that make up the state’s operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year. The state budget passed by lawmakers appropriates important funding for the state’s …
Jefferson City — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, secured $250,000 in the Missouri state operating budget for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year for an apiary program. The goal of the program is to establish bee hives on vacant urban lots, …
