Missouri is now one step closer to having its new congressional districts finalized for the next decade. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau goes through a long process of mailing, conducting online and in-person surveys, in order to get the most …
Moving Bills Through Committee The Missouri Senate returned from its one-week mid-session recess with a renewed focus on moving legislation forward. We had a busy week of committee hearings and floor action, and I was pleased to have a number of my bills …
On the Floor On March 21, the Missouri Senate started the second half of the legislative session on a productive note, sending several pieces of legislation over to the Missouri House of Representatives for further consideration. Senate Bill 820 prevents …
This week, my fellow senators and I returned to the State Capitol after our legislative spring break. We have just under eight weeks of session remaining, and I am ready to get back to work for the people of the 13th Senatorial District. This session has …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Joint Resolution 38, which would — upon voter approval — modify constitutional provisions relating to funding for a police force established by a state board of police …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses forthcoming changes to the 21st Senatorial District and House Bill 2117, which contains the latest version of congressional redistricting for Missouri. To download audio, please right …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 665, legislation that seeks to modify the duration of unemployment benefits based upon the Missouri average unemployment rate; Senate Bill 798, a measure that would establish a “ …
Putting Maps Behind Us At mid-week, I was prepared to update you on a flurry of committee activity in the Missouri Senate. As the clock neared midnight Wednesday, suddenly all the legislation I was planning to write about seemed less pressing. Although …
Picking Up the Pace Coming back from the legislative spring recess, the Missouri Senate had one of its most productive weeks of the 2022 session. Prior to our mid-session break, we had passed fewer than a dozen bills. The tempo really picked up this week, …
Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for March 25, 2022 Living by our Motto Our state’s motto, Salus populi suprema lex esto, a Latin phrase which translates to “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law,” can be found engraved on the front of the …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 25, 1905, the day the Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville is created by the Legislature.
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for March 24, 2022 Returning to the Capitol I returned to the Capitol late Sunday afternoon to prepare for the busy week that always follows our spring recess. On March 23, I presented Senate Bill 953 to the Senate …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Kathy Nelson for her recognition as a recipient of a 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement Award. An influential leader of Kansas City’s sports, tourism and economic …
Starting the Second Half of Session The Missouri General Assembly was back in full swing, as we enter the second half of this year’s legislative session. Between now and the end of session in mid-May, legislative action is sure to pick up the pace as …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 24, 1911, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed legislation to pay for a new Capitol.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, presented Senate Bill 668 to the Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee on Wednesday, March 23. This legislation removes unnecessary requirements for election judges to give more …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 23, 1903, the day the Legislature passed a measure requiring licensing vehicles.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 to the Missouri Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee on Tuesday, March 22. This resolution calls for an Article V convention of the …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, traveled with the governor to the United Kingdom and Ireland for an international trade mission from March 11 – 19. The trade mission included meetings with government officials, diplomats and business …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 22, 1913, the day Missouri’s official state flag was adopted.
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