Legislative Update Snow, wintery mixes and more snow were the prominent headlines for the week, but the landscape was perfect for some important legislative milestones.
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Missouri Voters Should Have the Opportunity to Improve Clean Missouri
The Missouri Senate recently debated Senate Joint Resolution 38 for more than ten hours on the Senate Floor. If approved by the Missouri General Assembly,
Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin to Chair Senate Education Committee
Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, has been named chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee, effective immediately. She will replace former Sen. Gary Romine who was appointed
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of January 27-31
Another hectic week of session has passed, and it was chock-full of committee hearings, gubernatorial appointments and office visits with constituents. Another of my priority
Residents of the 32nd Senatorial District Confirmed for Gubernatorial Appointments
On Jan. 29, Sen. Bill White appeared before the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee to introduce several of his constituents who have received gubernatorial appointments. Residents
Sen. Lauren Arthur’s Bill Helps Fund Early Childhood Education
State Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City, has filed Senate Bill 931 to increase funding for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs by modifying the calculation of
Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin’s Legislative Column for the Week of Jan. 27, 2020
One of the biggest challenges that working parents encounter is finding affordable, trustworthy and nurturing day care for their children while they are earning a
Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 20, 2020
Priority Bills Gain Traction in Senate Although the week was cut short by inclement weather, I am happy to report that two of my priority
Punitive Damages Bill Spurs Legal Debate in the Government Reform Committee Hearing
Although we have just completed our first full week, the momentum is building for another successful and eventful session filled with office meetings, district visitors
Department of Defense Expands Veterans’ Access to Benefits
The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 went into effect on January 1, 2020, and it expands commissary; military exchange; and