As we enter into the final weeks of the legislative session, there is still much to get done. A lot of this time will be used to pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which is the General Assembly’s only constitutional obligation. In addition, Senate Bill …
Sending a Loud Message to Washington, D.C. It might come as a surprise to some, but the United States produces more oil and natural gas than any other country on the planet. Not only is the oil and natural gas industry an integral part of our economy, …
Honoring Pioneers Over the past weekend, I attended several events celebrating Women’s History Month, starting with my own Pioneering Black Women’s Day event. Pioneering Black Women’s Day was created by a bill I passed last year honoring the first African …
Moving Legislation, Defending the Map We’ve reached the point in the legislative session when bills have begun to clear one chamber and move to the other chamber for consideration. This week, my Senate Bill 807 passed out of the Senate and is now in the …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 30, 1927, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed legislation designating the bluebird as the official state bird.
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department moved one step closer to becoming law as the House of Representatives Public Safety Committee took testimony on …
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, …
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 …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 19, 1870, the day the First District Normal School was established by the Missouri General Assembly.
Friends Old and New Every 10 years, following the U.S. Census, legislative district maps are redrawn to reflect shifting populations. A lot of attention has been paid to new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts, but there’s been less …
On the Floor On March 8, the Senate began discussing Senate Bill 775, The legislation modifies provisions relating to sexual offenses and makes several changes to the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. As the Senate debated the issue, a senator …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 13, 1915, the day the Missouri Commission for the Blind was created.
Moving Priorities Forward I began the 2022 legislative session with a number of priorities in mind. Among my top goals, I vowed to increase support for law enforcement and provide homeowners protection from runaway property assessments. We made significant …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 678, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for the Kansas City Police Department; Senate Bill 680, which is now included on Senate Bill 649, and …
The last few years have been trying times for everyone, particularly for children. They saw years of their education stolen from them. Some were cut off from their friends, family, and, in many cases, from the only support system they have. They see a lack …
The Rest of the Story If you read news reports this past week, you might have the impression that I and a few of my fellow senators opposed protections for victims of sexual assault. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is true that one of my …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Rep. Hannah Kelly, R-Mountain Grove, have introduced identical joint resolutions that would add a “Protect Children First” amendment to the Missouri Constitution. “Missouri strongly believes in …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 9, 1899, the day the State Historical Society of Missouri was incorporated.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Senate Bill 647, legislation that seeks to establish a grievance process for parents and guardians of elementary and secondary school students. To download audio, please right …
