Investing in Infrastructure The governor delivered his State of the State address to the General Assembly this week. His speech provides a preview of the
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Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2022
Investing in Infrastructure One of the most anticipated events of the legislative session is the governor’s State of the State address. This week, the General
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 20, 2022
The State of the State The governor delivered his annual State of the State address to the Legislature this week. Traditionally, governors use this speech
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 17, 2022
The State of the State It was a short, but full week at the State Capitol. We got a late start due to the Martin
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Max’s Law to Increase Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Causing injury or death to a police dog would be an enhanced felony offense under legislation presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Increase KCPD Funding Advances Out of Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts by the City of Kansas City to defund the Kansas City Police Department received a blow this week as legislation increasing
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2022
Defending the Police During the second week of the 2022 legislative session, my colleagues and I in the Missouri Senate began presenting bills in committee
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
A Great Start to Session It’s January, and the Legislature is back at work in Jefferson City. It’s only the second week of session and
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
Committee Work Begins Legislative activity is well underway as the Missouri General Assembly completes the second week of our 18-week session. More than 450 separate
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 10, 2022
The Legislative Process Begins It’s the second week of Missouri’s 2022 legislative session. Senate bills are being referred to committees and we’ve begun taking testimony
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
The 2022 Session Begins The 2022 legislative session is underway. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Jan. 5, and we’ve begun taking testimony on proposed
Senate Committee Hears Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bills to Prevent KCPD Defunding
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was among the first bills considered during the 2022 legislative session by
New Book by Missouri’s Female Senators Declares “You Can, Too!”
From the founding of our state 200 years ago, ordinary citizens from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve in Missouri’s General Assembly.
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 6, 2022
The 2022 Session Begins This past week I returned to Jefferson City for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It was great to get
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 3, 2022
The Legislative Session Begins The Second Regular Session of Missouri’s 101st General Assembly got underway this week. Each Missouri “General Assembly” – the combined Legislature,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 3, 2022
Legislative Resolutions for the New Year It’s a tradition this time of year to reflect on the past 12 months and consider things we’d like
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Dec. 27, 2021
Looking Toward Session The Second Regular Session of Missouri’s 101st General Assembly convenes on Jan. 5 and will continue through May 13. In just a
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Dec. 16, 2021
The Greatest Gift Christmas is upon us, and there are so many things to do. Between decorating, baking, shopping for gifts (not to mention wrapping
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Dec. 16, 2021
Looking to the Year Ahead With Missouri’s 2022 legislative session just around the corner, you can expect to see more frequent communications from my office
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Dec. 13, 2021
The Greatest Gift at Christmas There’s an old Christmas song with a classic line: “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, will find it hard
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Dec. 15, 2021
The Promise of a Child “The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-files Property Tax Protections
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments. Senator Luetkemeyer’s proposal to cap assessment
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Improvements to Election Security
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation filed by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would make elections more secure and help prevent voter fraud in Missouri. A bill
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill Increasing Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Taking the life of a police dog would carry additional penalties if the Legislature enacts a bill sponsored by State Sen. Tony
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill to Protect KCPD Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed legislation for the 2022 session that will shield the Kansas City Police Department from budget cuts