/tags/tony-luetkemeyer Tony Luetkemeyer en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:25:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said Thursday the transgender restriction legislation is a priority for the Republican caucus this year. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:25:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-house-approves-senior-property-tax-freeze Lawmakers approved the original law last session. The fix widens who would be eligible for a property tax freeze. Fri, 17 May 2024 21:12:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-house-approves-senior-property-tax-freeze Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-04-25/missouri-senate-committee-adds-anti-immigration-to-state-budget The last-minute inclusion, aimed at Kansas City, would force any city to repay all state funds, with interest, if it became a ‘sanctuary city’ for non-authorized immigrants. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:50:40 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-25/missouri-senate-committee-adds-anti-immigration-to-state-budget Rudi Keller /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-03-18/sen-tony-luetkemeyer-thinks-legalizing-sports-betting-in-missouri-is-possible-next-year The Platte County Republican has sponsored legislation the last couple of sessions that would legalize sports betting. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-03-18/sen-tony-luetkemeyer-thinks-legalizing-sports-betting-in-missouri-is-possible-next-year Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/missouri-governor-criticized-for-reducing-ex-k-c-chiefs-coachs-dwi-sentence Missouri Gov. Mike Parson reduced Britt Reid's sentence after Reid crashed his truck into two vehicles near the Chiefs’ practice facility in February 2021 while drunk, permanently injuring a 5-year-old girl. Reid is Kansas City Chief head coach Andy Reid's son. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:41:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/missouri-governor-criticized-for-reducing-ex-k-c-chiefs-coachs-dwi-sentence Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/clarification-sought-to-missouri-law-allowing-property-tax-freeze-for-seniors Under the law, Missouri counties can decide whether to enact a property tax freeze for seniors. St. Louis and St. Charles counties, along with the City of St. Louis, have already taken advantage of the law. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:41:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/clarification-sought-to-missouri-law-allowing-property-tax-freeze-for-seniors Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-05-05/republican-legislatures-look-to-put-local-issues-in-liberal-areas-under-state-control State legislatures, including Missouri's, are considering a wave of bills that would undermine local control on culture wars issues from education and policing to environmental policy. Sat, 06 May 2023 11:10:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-05-05/republican-legislatures-look-to-put-local-issues-in-liberal-areas-under-state-control Kelsey Snell /government-politics-issues/2023-02-27/senate-hears-testimony-on-appointment-of-special-prosecutor-in-cities-like-st-louis Under the legislation, the governor would be able to appoint a special prosecutor for a period of up to five years in jurisdictions where homicide cases exceed a certain rate. Currently, only St. Louis falls under that requirement. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:32:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-27/senate-hears-testimony-on-appointment-of-special-prosecutor-in-cities-like-st-louis Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-02-22/missouris-pro-sports-teams-offer-support-of-legalizing-sports-betting A Missouri Senate committee heard two bills on Wednesday that would legalize sports betting. While one addresses only sports gambling, another also allows the establishment of video gaming terminals. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:23:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-22/missouris-pro-sports-teams-offer-support-of-legalizing-sports-betting Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-04-28/missouri-house-passes-bills-barring-transgender-students-from-sports One of the transgender bills was added to a bill containing multiple measures about Missouri elections, including the requirement that voters show a photo ID in order to cast their ballot. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:26:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-28/missouri-house-passes-bills-barring-transgender-students-from-sports Sarah Kellogg