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Reports from the 51st District
Rep. Dean Dohrman, a Republican, represents Johnson, Pettis, and Saline counties (District 51). He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2012.
In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Dohrman is an online professor.
Rep. Dohrman is a member of Warrensburg and Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, and Sedalia Lions Club. He attends Wesley United Methodist Church. A graduate of LaMonte High, Rep. Dohrman earned his PhD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2004.
Born in Warrensburg, Rep. Dohrman currently lives in LaMonte.
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Capitol Report: Dec. 6, 2018
Posted Friday, December 7, 2018, at 2:29 PMThis week is computer education week! Certainly a very important subject for today’s students, and for all of us. The week is part of a national event that will focus on the importance of computer science education and giving students the skills to meet growing workforce demands... -
Capitol Report Nov. 29, 2018
Posted Friday, November 30, 2018, at 12:44 PMWith each new session, we have entering “freshmen” legislators for the General Assembly. Typically, a Freshmen Tour is provided to help these newly elected legislators acclimate to their new responsibilities. Part of this “tour” includes traveling around the state, choosing offices at the Capitol, visits with various state department personnel to learn of their duties and roles, participating in mock floor debate, and learning about the formalities of House committees. ... -
Capitol Report, Nov. 1, 2018
Posted Monday, November 5, 2018, at 1:13 PMMissouri Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop In September, Missouri saw its unemployment rate drop to its lowest point in more than 18 years. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate now stands at 3.2 percent, which is the lowest the state has seen since January 2000 when the rate was 3.1 percent. The September 2018 unemployment rate is also 0.4 percent lower than it was in September 2017... -
Capitol Report Oct. 25, 2018
Posted Friday, October 26, 2018, at 2:56 PMStatewide Ballot Measures... -
Capitol report: Oct. 18, 2018
Posted Monday, October 22, 2018, at 9:36 AMStatewide Ballot Measures On Nov. 6, the citizens of Missouri will have several legislative/constitutional issues to decide. As election day approaches, I will continue to recap the several statewide ballot measures approved to appear on the ballot this November. This week, the topic is Proposition B... -
Capitol Report: Oct. 11, 2018
Posted Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:22 AMFirst, some good news this week! Missourians will be able to use their Missouri-issued identification cards to fly domestically and visit federal installations until August of 2019. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently granted an extension to the state that will allow existing Missouri driver licenses and identification cards to be accepted by federal agencies until Aug. 1 of next year... -
Capitol Report, Oct. 4, 2018
Posted Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 3:54 PMMissouri Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 10... -
Capitol Report: Sept. 13, 2018
Posted Friday, September 14, 2018, at 1:21 PMHouse Moves to Override Four Budget Vetoes during Annual Veto Session Lawmakers traveled to the capital city Wednesday for the annual Veto Session where they had the opportunity to override... -
Capitol Report: Sept. 6, 2018
Posted Monday, September 10, 2018, at 1:30 PMGovernor Holds Economic Development Conference... -
Capitol Report Aug. 30, 2018
Posted Friday, August 31, 2018, at 10:27 AMMissouri’s employment levels have been on an upward trend. Missouri saw an increase of 8,800 jobs between May and July. The state has also seen an increase of 34,700 jobs since July 2017. Health care and social assistance employment saw an increase of 10,900 jobs. Durable goods manufacturing added 5,600 jobs. Arts, entertainment and recreation; retail trade; and administrative, support, and waste management services each added between 3,500 and 4,000 jobs over the year... -
Capitol Report: Aug. 16, 2018
Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 10:23 AMThe NUCOR facility in Sedalia is beginning to gear up for production. Job fairs will be held in: • Marshall, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Martin Community Center • State Fair Community College, Aug. 29, 7 a.m., 7 p.m. • University of Central Missouri, Aug. ... -
Capitol Report: Aug. 9, 2018
Posted Friday, August 10, 2018, at 10:49 AMEarlier this week, voters across Missouri turned out at the polls to exercise their right to vote. Congratulations to all those who won their primaries! Among the ballot questions on Tuesday was Proposition A, Right to Work, which failed... -
Capital Report: Aug. 2, 2018
Posted Friday, August 3, 2018, at 10:16 AMIn less than a week, Missourians will be able to exercise one of their most important rights by heading to the polls to vote in the August 7 primary. Voters from all over the state will participate in the elections process to help determine who will represent them in the halls of government. By casting their votes, they will able to make their voices heard on candidates and issues that will help determine the path the state takes heading into the future... -
Capital Report: July 26, 2018
Posted Friday, July 27, 2018, at 10:54 AMNow that the July 14 deadline for the governor to take action on bills has officially passed, Gov. Parson signed several pieces of legislation into law, and vetoed a handful of others. In total, Gov. Parson signed 6 3bills after taking office. In addition to the bills signed by the previous governor, the legislature saw the majority of the 150 bills it TAFP’d signed into law... -
Capitol Report: July 12, 2018
Posted Monday, July 16, 2018, at 9:30 AMRecently, with the governor’s signature, the appropriations bills that make up the Fiscal Year 2019 state operating budget officially became law and took effect when the new fiscal year began July 1. In total, the bills make up a $28.6 billion budget that makes a record investment in K-12 education, and stabilizes funding for Missouri’s institutions of higher learning. ... -
Capitol Report: July 3, 2018
Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 2:42 PMTomorrow is Independence Day! It's a holiday that many mark with its date, and while most simply refer to it as the Fourth of July, the people of this great nation cannot and should not forget its true designation as Independence Day. This special holiday is more than just another day on the calendar. ... -
Capitol Report June 28, 2018
Posted Friday, June 29, 2018, at 9:57 AMYesterday and today, I attended the Best in Midwest Summit hosted by the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Department of Higher Education. The summit is being held at various venues around the state and includes several Missouri businesses and leaders eager to transform Missouri into a top state for economic and workforce development. The summit showcased opportunities for growth in Missouri and detailed how Missouri compares to its Midwestern peers... -
Capitol Report: June 21, 2018
Posted Friday, June 22, 2018, at 10:22 AMThis week a new lt. governor has joined the executive ranks for our state. Governor Mike Parson chose Mike Kehoe of the Jefferson City area to fill the vacancy. Kehoe is finishing his term limit in the Senate, and has foregone his floor leader position to swear in as the new lt. governor. Democrat Darrell Cope has filed a lawsuit claiming that the governor does not have appointive power for the state’s second executive position. I will keep you informed of the court outcome... -
Capitol Report: May 31, 2018
Posted Friday, June 1, 2018, at 3:58 PMGovernor Resigns... -
Capitol Report May 18, 201 8
Posted Monday, May 21, 2018, at 2:25 PMToday marks the end of a very productive legislative session! The regular session came to a close tonight with the General Assembly giving final passage to more than 145 bills. The number represents an increase from the previous session when the legislature pushed 76 bills across the legislative finish line...
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