The 2022 legislative session has come to a close with several of my priorities now on the governor’s desk for his consideration. The past four and a half months have been quite hectic, but — despite setbacks at times — I believe we were able to pass …
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Contact: Lillian Williams, 573-751-0220 Senator Doug Beck’s Health Care Legislation to Help Children with Epilepsy Heads to the Governor’s Desk JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, proudly announces his …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Joint Resolution 79, a resolution that would let Missouri voters decide on changes to initiative petitions; House Bill 2116, legislation that seeks to establish the “No Patient Left Alone Act …
JEFFERSON CITY — In the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a pair of measures sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department. Senate Bill 678 increases …
Senator John Rizzo’s Legislation to Help Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup to Kansas City Passes Both Chambers, Heads to Governor’s Desk Jefferson City — Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Rizzo, D-Independence, to help bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Kansas City …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 13, 1807, the day Missouri’s territorial Legislature passed an act relating to divorce and alimony.
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, creating a tax credit for urban farms won final passage from the Missouri General Assembly during the last week of the 2022 legislative session. On May 10, the …
Let’s Take a Hike! May is the month Missourians finally get to say “good-bye” to cold weather and “hello” to sunshine and spring. It’s also the month I transition from full-time Jefferson City policymaker to an in-district senator, swapping my committee …
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2022 Contact: Heather McKnelly, 573-751-4008 Senator Elaine Gannon Works to Secure Funding for Jefferson County Ports JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, is proud to announce the budget finalized by the …
JEFFERSON CITY — Conservative state Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announces the Missouri Senate passed important election integrity legislation this week that will improve the security and integrity of elections and protect Missouri voters. House …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 11, 1887, start of the Extra Session of the 34th General Assembly.
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2022 Contact: Robert Arbuthnot, 573-751-4106 Senator Brian Williams Helps Secure Funding for North St. Louis County Projects JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, proudly announces the General …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 was truly agreed to and finally passed by the Missouri House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 10. This resolution calls for an Article V …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, along with Rep. Jay Mosley, Rep. Neil Smith and Rep. Alan Gray, secured $6 million in funding in the FY 2023 state operating budget for the demolition of the closed Jamestown Mall in North …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that election integrity legislation was passed by the Missouri Senate on Monday, May 9. House Bill 1878 includes provisions that require a photo ID to vote; allow the secretary …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget; a potential tax refund for Missourians; House Bill 2005, legislation that relates to eminent domain; and House Bill 1878, which …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 10, 1871, the day the Missouri Legislature established Normal School No. 2 in Warrensburg.
An Eventful Week We had an incredibly eventful week this past week in the Missouri Senate as we finalized the operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year and advanced a couple of truly important pieces of legislation. Next year’s budget fully funds the …
Lawmakers Finalize State Operating Budget On May 6, lawmakers granted final approval to the appropriations bills comprising the state operating budget for the 2023 state fiscal year, completing the process just hours ahead of a constitutional deadline. …
Bringing Federal Dollars Home Last week, the Missouri General Assembly met its constitutional obligation and passed a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. Due to economic recovery and infrastructure investment programs passed by Congress, as well as …
