As I have said for years, rural Missouri desperately needs better Internet coverage. Updating broadband Internet services throughout not only northwest Missouri, but also all
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Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 20: An Abrupt End to the School Year
Throughout our country, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on the way we live our lives. The stay-at-home orders have led to the closing
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 13: Getting Missouri Back to Work
From my perspective, the past month has been an unprecedented time in our state’s history. Even if you take into account any of the wars
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 6: Dealing with a Pandemic
As Missourians continue to struggle with not only the coronavirus, but also its aftereffects, I believe the real work is only beginning. Unemployment is up,
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of March 30: Protecting Missourians from Danger
As the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our country, Missouri, like many other states, is seeing a growing number of daily confirmed cases
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 17, 1916
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 17, 1916, the day the first African-American female to be elected to the Missouri
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 16: Crime Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers pass a major crime bill this year. Senate Bill 600 seeks to modify provisions relating to dangerous felonies.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 15, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 15, 1861, the day federal troops overtook Jefferson City in the early months of
This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 12: Punitive Damages
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 591, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to civil actions, including
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 12, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 12, 1861, the day then-Missouri Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson issued a war proclamation.