JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to work toward a congressional redistricting map.
For nearly two years, our state has received billions of dollars’ worth of funding from the federal government. Some of this money has been used to fill in the gaps from lost local or state revenue, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Missouri is receiving …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses redistricting; Senate Bill 1106, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for housing programs; and Senate Bill 691, a measure that would require school …
On the Floor Congressional redistricting has begun to take center stage on the floor of the Missouri Senate. For those unfamiliar with this process, congressional redistricting is where the boundary lines for Missouri’s congressional districts are redrawn …
Legislation proposed by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer would exempt U.S. veterans with total service-connected disabilities from real property tax on their home. JEFFERSON CITY — Fully disabled military veterans would owe no Missouri property tax on their home if …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments to the Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee. Under Senate Bill 680, property assessments could rise no more …
Protecting Our Streets and Homeowners This week, I focused on moving my legislative priorities forward. I presented my bills to committees this week. In Monday’s Judiciary Committee hearing, I presented Senate Bill 766, a public safety measure that would …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 732, a measure that would establish the “Show MO Act,” and redistricting. To download audio, please right click the file name and select Save Target As: Senator Hoskins says …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Jan. 28, 2022 Closing the Opening Month We closed the last full week of the opening month of session with some productive committee hearings, one of which sent the House and Senate bills for congressional …
Looking Past Redistricting This was supposed to be redistricting week in the Missouri Senate, but things didn’t turn out quite as planned. Last week, the House of Representatives approved a new map of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, based on the …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his legislation to stop abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funding or any other type of state resources was passed by the Senate Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military …
A Busy Capitol Week It was an eventful week in the Missouri Senate, with committees taking testimony on proposed legislation, spirited discussions about congressional redistricting on and off the Senate floor, the opportunity for my office to participate …
The Missouri Senate Prepares for Redistricting Debate As the Missouri Senate prepared to debate the once-in-a-decade issue of congressional redistricting, a group of senators held the floor for several hours this week to raise objections to legislation …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 785, legislation that would modify provisions relating to limitations on certain commercial motor vehicles; Senate Bill 845, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews redistricting; Senate Bill 804, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to public transit systems; and Senate Bill 689, a measure that would modify provisions relating to peace officer …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announces he has filed two important pro-Second Amendment bills in the Missouri Senate. The first bill expands Missouri’s Stand Your Ground law and strengthens protections for Missourians in self- …
Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for Jan. 27, 2022 Drawing New Congressional Districts One of the most important tasks before the General Assembly this session is to draw our state’s new congressional districts to correspond with the data from the …
This week, I was able to have one of my bills heard in committee. Senate Bill 743 would authorize the cities of Clinton and Lincoln to propose a levy for public safety. This would allow those cities the flexibility to make improvements to their police …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, is co-sponsoring legislation carried by Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, aimed at providing more transparency in pregnancy-related services. Commonly known as the “Truth in Medicine Act,” Senate Bill …
Drawing Battle Lines All eyes at the Capitol this week were on the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting, the group of senators charged with vetting proposed changes to Missouri’s eight congressional districts. As a member of this committee, I have been …
