The Missouri State Fair has been a proud tradition of our state since 1901. More than a century later, the fair continues to be a marque summer event that showcases the unique sights and sounds of the Show-Me State. The theme of this year’s fair is “ …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 29, 2022 Make Your Voice Heard Next Tuesday To help Missourians prepare for the upcoming elections, the secretary of state has launched a Voter Outreach Center and a Go Vote Missouri website so voters can locate …
Senator Holly Thompson Rehder and Senate Colleagues Invite Educators and the Public to Discuss Childhood Literacy JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, invites educators, parents and concerned members of the community to …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 652, which will provide a sales tax exemption for the sale of 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to matches held in Jackson County, and Senate Bill 655, which will modify provisions relating to …
Best Time of the Year The smell of fried food moving throughout the grounds, the sight of children riding a roller coaster and the sound of families enjoying themselves on a warm summer’s night — fair season in Missouri is one of my favorite times of the …
Saving Children From Traffickers Early in June of this year, federal authorities arrested 32 individuals in Missouri and Kansas and charged them with sexual trafficking offenses, including crimes involving sexual activity with minor children. While the …
The August Primary Is Coming As you are probably aware, the August primary is this Tuesday, Aug. 2. Too often, we hear of low voter turnout in some of the smaller elections, which is a shame. To me, every election is important, whether there is just a …
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer presented a Senate resolution to John Sipes, head coach of the Class 5 state champion Platte County High School Pirates baseball team. JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has honored the 2022 Platte County …
Senator Doug Beck Shares Resources in Response to St. Louis Flash Floods JEFFERSON CITY – In light of the recent flooding event in the St. Louis region and correspondence from the governor, Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, has shared a list of resources to help …
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 652 will provide a sales tax exemption for the sale of FIFA World Cup tickets to matches held in Jackson County. Senate Bill 655 will modify provisions relating to the Missouri Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
The August primary election is right around the corner. Every two years, Missourians get the opportunity to voice their opinions in the best way possible, which is by voting. If you’ve been following the candidates and issues that will be on the August …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 25, 1933, the day the Missouri Department of Agriculture was created by the Missouri General Assembly.
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was July 22, 1861, the day Hamilton Gamble was appointed Missouri’s new governor.
Working through the Tough Issues With the 2022 legislative session in our rearview mirror, I have spent some time reflecting on the 101st General Assembly. Throughout the past two years, my colleagues and I navigated several tough issues. It wasn’t easy, …
The Best Part About Being a Lawmaker In today’s day and age, it isn’t popular to be an elected official. We often get blamed for problems we didn’t cause, and we get second-guessed every time we vote on an issue — it’s frustrating. When people think of …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 21, 1967, the day the Missouri Legislature chose to make Mozarkite the official state rock.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, along with her Senate colleagues, invites educators, parents and interested community members to a public forum that will focus on childhood literacy and efforts to ensure all Missouri …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 20, 2022 Dial 988 in Times of Crisis Following its launch in Missouri on July 16, individuals may now dial 988 to connect to trained counselors who can help avert a mental or behavioral health crisis. The …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 19, 1820, the day Missouri’s first constitution was adopted.
Missouri is set to have a new law in place to help employers find and retain the best people for the job. Unfortunately, Missouri continues to see workforce shortages statewide. According to the Missouri Workforce Employer Survey Report, the largest …
