Government

(Joplin, MO) – As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, […]

Another Bill Signed Into Law On June 16, I was honored to attend the bill signing ceremony for a measure I handled in the Senate, House Bill 1472. Now law, HB 1472 adds cryptocurrency to the […]

(Jefferson City, MO) – State Senator Bill White, R-Joplin, is proud to announce he has been recognized by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a 2022 Business Champion for his 100% pro-business voting […]

Governor Signs Professional Licensing Bill into Law On June 7, the governor signed House Bill 2149 into law, enacting several changes to our state’s professional licensing statutes. The bill’s provisions include my Senate Bill 1133, which shields pharmacists […]

The City of Joplin is proud to share the following information from the First Responders Children’s Foundation.  (New York, NY) – First Responders Children’s Foundation, the national nonprofit founded in the aftermath of 9/11 when […]

(Joplin, MO) – Later this summer, Joplin voters will be asked whether they support a property tax to support and grow public safety services in our community. The City Council recently passed an ordinance to […]

Governor Launches ARPA Website To help Missourians monitor the funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the governor launched a one-stop-shop website on May 18. The MOARPA website lists available funding opportunities, instructions for how […]

The Final Gavel Falls The final gavel fell on the evening of May 12, signaling the end of the Senate’s 2022 legislative session. Many of my sponsored bills were “Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed” […]