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
Category: Columns
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
Sen. Dave Schatz’s Column for July 14: Fighting for Life
Fighting for Life Protecting innocent life has always been a priority of mine even before I became a lawmaker. As a prolife legislator in the
Senator David Pearce’s Capitol Report for the Week of July 11
Preserving Our State Capitol Missouri is blessed to have one of the most intricate, beautiful and accessible capitol buildings in the entire nation. Few statehouses
This Week’s Guest Column from Senator Will Kraus: Governor Vetoes Legislation
The governor has until Thursday, July 14 to take action on bills passed by the Legislature during the 2016 session. As of last week,
This Week’s Legislative Column from Senator Mike Cunningham
Approaching the Governor’s Veto Deadline Next Wednesday, July 13, will mark two months since the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 98th General