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December 2025
Senators Roberts and May to Host St. Louis Police Commissioner Town Hall
Monday, December 1, 2025State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, and state Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, will host a public town hall on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s return to state control.
June 2025
Senator Steven Roberts Helps Secure $100 Million for Disaster Relief
Thursday, June 5, 2025State Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, successfully helped secure $100 million in disaster relief funds specifically for the City of St. Louis in the wake of the devastating May 16th tornado, which was followed this week by additional severe weather, that claimed multiple lives, destroyed homes and left neighborhoods in crisis.
April 2025
Senator Steven Roberts Elected Vice Chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission
Monday, April 28, 2025Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has been elected vice chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission, further strengthening his long-standing commitment to serving the state's veteran community.
March 2025
Video: Sen. Steven Roberts Presents SB 35 on the Floor of the Missouri Senate
Thursday, March 13, 2025Senator Steve Roberts, D-St. Louis, presents Senate Bill 35 to the Missouri Senate. Senate Bill 35 would establish the "Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act." On March 13, Missouri senators sent this measure to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration.
February 2025
Video: Sen. Steven Roberts' Update for Feb. 28, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, updates constituents on the week's activities in the Missouri Senate, including an update on last year's Proposition A.
Video: Sen. Steven Roberts Discusses Pending Legislation
Friday, February 14, 2025Senator Steve Roberts, D-St. Louis, talks about Senate Bills 52 & 44, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating public safety, and Senate Bill 35, a measure that would establish the Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act.
January 2025
Senator Roberts’ Bill to Compensate Missouri’s Wrongfully Convicted Moves Forward
Wednesday, January 29, 2025State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announced Senate Bill 36, which he sponsored, has successfully passed the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
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November 2024
Statement from Senator Steven Roberts Following Boeing’s Plan to Cut 700 Missouri Jobs
Thursday, November 21, 2024State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, issued the following statement regarding Boeing’s announcement that the company will lay off 700 Missouri workers:
Senator Steven Roberts Elected Assistant Minority Floor Leader
Friday, November 8, 2024State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has been elected by his peers to serve as the assistant minority floor leader for the upcoming 2025 legislative session in the Missouri Senate.
July 2024
Senator Steven Roberts’ Historic Tax Credit Bill Signed by Governor
Thursday, July 11, 2024State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, sponsored the “Historic, Rural Revitalization and Regulatory Streaming Act” in an effort to bring significant reforms to Missouri’s Historic Tax Credit Program (HTC).
February 2024
Missouri Sen. Steve Roberts Provides Update for the Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024Missouri State Sen. Steve Roberts, D-St. Louis, provides an update to his constituents for the week of February 5th, 2024. Transcript
Missouri Sen. Steve Roberts Presents SB 792 in Committee
Friday, February 9, 2024This act establishes the "Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act".
Missouri Sen. Steve Roberts Presents SB 884 in Committee
Friday, February 9, 2024Missouri Sen. Steve Roberts Presents SB 884 in Committee
September 2023
Senator Steven Roberts Graduates from Elite Air Force Leadership School
Wednesday, September 13, 2023State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has successfully graduated from the United States Air Force Squadron Officer School (SOS).
May 2023
Senator Steven Roberts Sends $70 Million in STL Investment to Governor’s Desk
Friday, May 5, 2023State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has secured $70 million for crucial St. Louis projects from the FY24 state budget.
April 2023
Senator Steven Roberts’ Senior Tax Freeze Passes Senate, Heads to House
Thursday, April 6, 2023The Missouri Senate has passed Senate Joint Resolution 21, sponsored by Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, which would allow counties to freeze the assessed value of real property owned by certain senior citizens.
March 2023
Senator Steven Roberts: “Protecting the initiative petition is vital for our democracy.”
Friday, March 31, 2023House Joint Resolution 43 was brought to the Senate floor for final passage Wednesday evening, in the first of what may be many rounds of debate.
Senator Steven Roberts Announces Big Victory for STL Revitalization
Friday, March 24, 2023Senator Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announced that St. Louis City community organizations would receive over $14 million for Community Revitalization Grant Programs.
January 2023
Senator Steven Roberts Files Bill to Establish “Edith Cunnane Day” in Missouri
Wednesday, January 18, 2023State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has filed a bill that would designate Jan. 21 as “Edith Cunnane Day” in Missouri.
December 2022
Senator Steven Roberts Pre-files Legislation to Address Kids with Guns
Thursday, December 1, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has pre-filed legislation that would make it unlawful for a minor to possess a concealed firearm or handgun.
November 2022
Sen. Steven Roberts Helps Open McFarlane Place in St. Louis City’s Latest Effort to Address Housing Instability
Thursday, November 17, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the opening of the McFarlane Place.
Sen. Steven Roberts to Host Free COVID-19 and Flu Shots Clinic
Wednesday, November 16, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, is teaming up with Affinia Healthcare and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to host a free COVID-19 and flu shots clinic
Sen. Steven Roberts Reelected as Senate Minority Whip
Thursday, November 10, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announces he has been reelected to serve as minority whip for the upcoming 2023 legislative session in the Missouri Senate
September 2022
Sen. Steven Roberts Appointed to Missouri Veterans Commission
Friday, September 23, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announces he has been appointed to the Missouri Veterans Commission
June 2022
Sen. Steven Roberts Presents “Freedom Suits Memorial” Resolution
Tuesday, June 21, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, took part in the historic “Freedom Suits Memorial” unveiling in St. Louis on Monday
May 2022
Sen. Steven Roberts Secures $5 Million for Refugee Resettlement in a Historic First
Wednesday, May 4, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has secured $5 million in grant funding to be used for Missouri’s refugee resettlement efforts.
March 2022
Sen. Steven Roberts Files Refugee Bill in Wake of Ongoing Crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 1, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has filed legislation to assist refugees following the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine this past week
January 2022
Sen’s. Jill Schupp and Steven Roberts Co-Sponsor “Truth in Medicine Act”
Thursday, January 27, 2022JEFFERSON 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.
Sen. Steven Roberts To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Food Drive
Wednesday, January 19, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announces he will host a COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and food drive on Sunday, Jan. 23
Sen. Steven Roberts Discusses the Jan. 6 Attacks on the U.S. Capitol
Thursday, January 6, 2022<p>JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, discusses the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol.</p>
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