JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, discusses the importance of Senate Bills 3 & 5 during debate. The extra session bills aim to reform the state’s tax code and lower Missouri’s top income tax rate. JEFFERSON CITY — Following passage …
Five Questions for Voters On Nov. 8, Missourians will go to the polls and cast votes for candidates vying for a range of elected offices on the local, state and national level. In addition to voting for individual candidates, we also will be asked to weigh …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, issued the following statement relating to the shooting that occurred at the Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis: “I was horrified to hear about the shooting that …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, issued the following statement regarding the radioactive waste Found at Jana Elementary School in Florissant: “The discovery of radioactive waste at Jana Elementary School is alarming, and …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, issued the following statement relating to the shooting that occurred this morning at the Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis: “This morning, hundreds of parents in St. Louis …
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my apprehension about legalizing recreational marijuana in our state. I want you to know my opinion has not changed. In fact, the more I learn about Amendment 3, the more I am against it. A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri …
The Truth About Vaccines There’s an old saying that holds “bad information can travel halfway around the world before the truth puts on its shoes.” We don’t know who first said that, but we saw a great example this week with claims the U.S. Centers for …
2022 General Election Dates & Reminders Election Day is fast approaching. When heading to the polls to make your voice heard, remember to bring valid state or federal identification. Moving forward, voters in Missouri will be required to present a …
Protecting the Integrity of Our Elections The ability to cast one’s vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An individual’s vote is their voice and their ability to choose who represents them at all levels of government. …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Oct. 20, 2022 MODOT Gears Up for Buckle Up Phone Down Day The Missouri Department of Transportation will observe Buckle Up Phone Down Day on Oct. 21. Now in its 6th year, the #BUPD campaign challenges everyone to …
Five Questions to Appear on November Ballot Voters will have a lot of reading to do when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. Not only will voters be electing a new congress that will direct the course of the country for the next several years in Washington, D. …
Mulling the Missouri Mule One of the many observances that will occur this month is National Mule Day on Oct. 26. While our state’s official animal isn’t as much of a muse for verse and imagery as the horse, this creature has helped countless Missouri …
Believe it or not, it is almost November. The days are quickly growing shorter, the air is getting cooler and our wonderful farmers are in the process of harvesting their crops. This means they are delivering those goods to market, and it takes them just a …
Week of Oct. 14, 2022 Urban Farm Tax Credit Signed into Law I’m pleased to announce the urban farm tax credit legislation I championed this session was included in a package of agricultural incentives passed by the Legislature during the extra legislative …
JEFFERSON CITY — Members of the Missouri General Assembly wrapped up their work in the extra legislative session by passing two pieces of legislation. Senate Bills 3 & 5 make several changes to the state’s tax code, while House Bill 3 includes a …
The extra legislative session has come to a close. Toward the end of summer, the governor asked lawmakers to come back to Jefferson City to take care of two items he felt had not been properly addressed during the regular session, which runs each year from …
Delivering A Tax Cut for All Missourians An extra legislative session called by the governor came to a close on Oct. 4 with the passage of a historic tax cut that will save Missouri taxpayers as much as $1 billion and an agriculture bill that provides $40 …
Cutting Taxes and Helping Farmers A couple of weeks ago, I updated you on the extra legislative session called by the governor. We wrapped the session up this week, so I want to let you know how it turned out. I’m happy to say there’s good news. We passed …
8th Annual Health CareFair Provides FREE Health Services and Fresh Produce to All Attendees Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 A.M. – 12 Noon Ritenour High School Parking Lot, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road Hosted by Senator Jill Schupp & Representative Tracy McCreery …
Delivering on a Promise If you read my previous legislative column, you may recall the General Assembly was back in Jefferson City for an extra legislative session called by the governor. There were two issues before the Legislature: passing a historic tax …
