In a nation as large and diverse as the United States, it is often easier to see the differences between Americans – geographic, religious, ethnic
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Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 27
Committee Appointments Announced; Governor Signs 2016 Legislation Legislative News Under the Missouri Constitution, the governor has 45 days upon the Legislature’s adjournment to sign, veto
Senator Gina Walsh’s 2016 Summer Capitol Report
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Being Thankful for Our Country’s Freedom With the Fourth of July just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment this week to reflect
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of June 20
Honoring American Liberty It’s that time of year again where we join our families, friends and fellow Americans to honor the anniversary of our country’s
This Week’s Guest Column from Senator Will Kraus: 2016 Initiative Petitions
Initiative petitions allow citizens to directly alter Missouri statutes and the state constitution. The process allows registered voters to sign petitions requesting that a specific
Senator Ron Richard’s Legislative Column for the Week of June 20
2016 Legislation Signed into Law Legislative News Although the majority of state lawmakers headed home to their districts when session adjourned on May 13, the
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Improving Legislative Ethics One of the main goals of the General Assembly for this past legislative session was to improve the ethical standards to which
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of June 13
Having a Safe Summer Vacation The beautiful summer months are upon us, and many Missourians are zipping up their travel bags, stocking their coolers with
Farm Service Agency Committee Nominations
Farm Service Agency Committee Nominations On June 15, The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for the Phelps/Crawford County