Tracy Henke Confirmed
Tracy Henke’s appointment to the Missouri State Workforce Development Board went before the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 5. She was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday, February 6.
Henke has had an illustrious career marked by strategic leadership, operational excellence, and public service. She held senior federal government roles during a pivotal period in our national security and spent years in the U.S. Senate shaping and driving policy for Missouri and the nation. She led and expanded the reach of a large nonprofit nationally and spent time providing strategic advice to companies throughout the country. While residing in the Washington, D.C. metro most of her career, her love for Missouri remained steadfast. As the COO/Deputy Executive Director for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL), Henke brings her passion and wealth of experience back home to foster collaboration, drive innovation, create opportunities, and contribute to economic development in the St. Louis metro area and the state.
Bills Heard This Week
On February 4, the Senate Committee on Education, chaired by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-31), heard SB 150 and SB 55. Sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter (R-32), SB 150 establishes the Career-Tech Certificate Program Fund to reimburse certain students’ tuition, books, and fees to certain postsecondary training programs and programs of study. Sponsored by Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-22), SB 55 prohibits elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance enhancing drugs.
On Wednesday, February 5, the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Chris Brown (R-16), heard HB 331 and HB 606. Sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-127), HB 331 establishes the Career-Tech Certificate Program Fund to reimburse certain students’ tuition, books, and fees to certain postsecondary training programs and programs of study. Sponsored by Rep. Willard Haley (R-58), HB 606 modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). Leah Strid, Director of External Relations for MDHEWD, testified in support of this bill.
Upcoming Hearings
Below are the committee meetings that have been announced that will be hearing bills from the MDHEWD Bill Tracking List.
House Emerging Issues
Monday, February 10
4:30 p.m. or upon adjournment
House Hearing Room 7
Senate Government Efficiency
Monday, February 10
2 p.m.
Senate Committee Room 2
Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
Monday, February 10
2 p.m.
Senate Committee Room 1
House Ways and Means
Monday, February 10
4:30 p.m. or upon adjournment
House Hearing Room 5
Senate Education
Tuesday, February 11
8 a.m.
Senate Lounge
Senate Government Efficiency
Tuesday, February 11
12 p.m.
House Hearing Room 7
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Tuesday, February 11
12 p.m.
House Hearing Room 1
Upcoming Budget Hearings
Senate Appropriations Committee
Wednesday, February 12
8:30 a.m.
Senate Committee Room 2
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