The Greatest Generation Americans of all ages took a front row seat to the “Greatest Generation” during the opening scenes of “Saving Private Ryan.” This stunning depiction of the thousands of Allied forces who landed at Normandy to liberate France allowed …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome eighth grade students from St. Therese School of Platte County to the Missouri Capitol. The students met with Sen. Luetkemeyer as part of their annual field trip to Jefferson …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, is proud to announce the Missouri Senate gave initial approval to her Senate Bill 798 on Monday, April 25. This legislation requires the Missouri Department of Social Services to establish a “ …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Sara Montalbano of Parkville for her selection as a 2022 Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship recipient. A senior at Park Hill South High School, Montalbano is one of eight …
Over the past decade, we have seen several examples of extreme weather in our part of the state. Most of the time, it is possible to know when adverse weather is coming, and then prepare for it. Other times, it can be the aftermath of the weather itself …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 24, 1931, the day a Missouri Senate bill was signed into law that created the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 23, 1895, the beginning of the Extra Session of the 38th General Assembly.
On the Floor Despite the shortened week due to the Easter Monday holiday, the Missouri Senate managed to work through a number of bills at a steady pace this week. For instance, lawmakers were able to pass and send the following pieces of legislation to …
Senate Committee Advances FY 2023 State Operating Budget With just over two weeks until the constitutional budget deadline, the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 20 approved the bills that make up the state operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year. …
“Key issues relating to funding for education and problem gambling treatment programs, and changes needed to address illegal gambling activity unresolved” JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee advanced House Bill 2502 & 2556, a …
An Opportunity to Address Needs In previous Capitol reports, I’ve mentioned the “markup” process, when the Senate Appropriations Committee proposes changes to budget bills sent over from the House of Representatives. As a member of this committee, I spent …
Three Weeks to Go We’re rapidly approaching the end of the 2022 legislative session. May 6 is the constitutional deadline for passing a balanced state operating budget, and May 13 is the final day of session. With time running out, and so many legislative …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses several items remaining for the 2022 regular legislative session, including passing the Fiscal Year 2023 state operating budget, and many of her legislative priorities for the year. …
Taxpayer Protection Measures Advance This week, my Senate Joint Resolution 39 passed out of the senate and has been referred to a House committee for a hearing. This measure asks Missouri voters to give the Legislature authority to cap increases in …
Focusing on the Budget We’ve reached the point in the session when the Legislature is occupied with the 2023 Fiscal Year budget. The Senate Appropriations Committee took up the House budget bills this week and we reviewed each individual item line by line. …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 22, 1927, the day the Intermediate Reformatory for Young Men at Algoa was formed.
As we get closer to the end of the 2022 legislative session, several of my priority bills continue to move through the legislative process. Senate Bill 742 would create new rules governing insurance. This measure addresses several aspects of insurance; …
Budgeting Time for the Budget Over this past week, the Senate’s Appropriations committee has been working through the state’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee has spent countless hours going over the state’s budget, …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 21, 2022 Taking it to the House Since my last report, I have had the opportunity to introduce my Senate-passed proposals to the House of Representatives for its consideration. On April 14, I presented my child …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 21, 1882, third day of the Extra Session of the 31st General Assembly.
