Media Archive - Senator Travis Fitzwater
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March 2025
Protecting Children: Senator Fitzwater's Legislative Column for March 7, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025This week, the Senate discussed and ultimately passed Senate Bill 43, a bill that has been a top priority for me, but more importantly for the children of Missouri. This bill looks to address needs in the foster care system by allowing the Department of Social Services to contract with organizations to help provide the best care for some of the state’s most vulnerable kids.
Video: Sen. Travis Fitzwater Brings SB 43 to the Floor of the Missouri Senate
Monday, March 3, 2025Senator Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, brings Senate Bill 43 up for perfection. His measure would modify provisions relating to child protection. Senate Bill 43 has been set aside for further discussion.
February 2025
Protecting Missouri: Senator Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Feb. 7, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025This week has been busy with multiple bills making quick progress through committee and even the Senate floor. The Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee, which I chair, voted out Senate Bill 23 and Senate Bill 58. Those bills will hopefully reach the floor soon.
Senator Travis Fitzwater Announces Change in Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025Senator Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, announced a staffing change in his Senate office Friday.
January 2025
Returning to Session: Senator Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Jan. 24, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025Session has begun and I am happy to say that I’ve hit the ground running.
Prior Year Archives
March 2024
Sen. Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column March 15, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024The Senate has reached the midpoint of the session, and though it was a rocky start, it feels as though the work has finally hit its stride. I hope we all come back refreshed from spring break and can carry this momentum through to the end of session.
February 2024
Sen. Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column Feb. 19, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024Hello! I hope you enjoyed the holiday this week. Congratulations to the Chiefs for their back-to-back Super Bowl Championships! I’m very proud of the hard work they’ve put in to bring this victory home to Missouri.
Sen. Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column Feb. 12, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024Hello! I hope you have had a good week and taken the chance to enjoy the warmer weather.
Sen. Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column Feb. 2, 2024
Friday, February 2, 2024This week the Senate has made good headway on various important legislation. The start of session can be tumultuous, but as the work continues, you can expect consistent updates every week on what I’m working on and how it is progressing through the General Assembly.
April 2023
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for April 28, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023Protecting the Constitution and Investing in the Future
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for April 14, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023Increasing Opportunities for Children
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for April 6, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023Tackling Contentious Issues
March 2023
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for March 31, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023Listening to the People
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for March 24, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023Protecting Our Kids
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for March 9, 2023
Thursday, March 9, 2023The People Are Heard
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for March 3, 2023
Friday, March 3, 2023Helping Moms and Honoring Missourians
February 2023
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Feb. 24, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023A Week of Legislative Firsts
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Feb. 13, 2023
Monday, February 13, 2023"Right to Start Act" Advances
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Feb. 3, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023Debating Bills and Meeting Constituents
January 2023
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Jan. 26, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023Getting Down to Business
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Jan. 20, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023Getting Down to Business
Senator Travis Fitzwater's Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023The 2023 Legislative Session Begins