Let’s See What Crops Up Thursday, August 11 marks the start of Missouri’s premiere summer event, the Missouri State Fair. Started in 1901, the fair
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Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report, for the Week of Aug. 1: Building a Brighter Future for Missouri’s Military
Year after year, improving Missouri’s support system for active-duty, reserve and veteran members of our armed forces is one of the General Assembly’s primary goals.
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
The Governor’s Action on 2016 Bills At the end of every legislative session, one deadline in particular looms large on the governor’s schedule. This is
Senator Dave Schatz’s Column for July 28
Voting is one of the most important things we do as citizens. I would encourage all of my constituents to show up at their appointed
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of July 25
The 114th Missouri State Fair It’s that time of the year again where thousands of residents from all across the state will start heading to
This Week’s Guest Column from Senator Will Kraus: Understanding the August Ballot Issues
Aug. 2 is Missouri’s primary Election Day, and several municipalities in Jackson County have ballot questions up for a vote. Additionally, Aug. 2 is the
Senator Dan Brown’s Legislative Column for July 22: Marketing Assistance for Grain Crops
Marketing Assistance for Grain Crops The 2014 Farm Bill authorized marketing assistance loans (MALs) and loan deficiency payments (LDPs) for wheat and other grain crops
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of July 18
The Importance of Local Media Friday, July 22 will mark the 700th consecutive weekly radio show I have been a guest on 1450 AM KOKO’s
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Following the Money Trail The General Assembly fell short of one of my main goals for this legislative session, which was the improvement of the
The Thin Blue Line
The unrest in this country leading up to the ambush of police officers in Dallas, Valdosta Georgia and other areas around the country have left