Thanksgiving Greetings In 1863, during the height of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring a national day of Thanksgiving. Noting the
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Sen. Bill White’s Capitol Report for the Week of November 18, 2019
This month, the Prescription Drug Transparency Interim Committee met in Kansas City where we listened to testimony from key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry. During
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for Nov. 21, 2019
Legislative Column for Nov. 21, 2019 We’ve all heard the story: a group of America’s earliest settlers survive a brutal winter and are so appreciative
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for Nov. 21, 2019
A Thanksgiving to Inspire the Ages “Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter what befalls us in life, we can take the charred remnants and we
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Nov. 21, 2019
The Blessing of Thanksgiving A big roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, fresh rolls and pumpkin pie – just thinking about the menu causes
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for the Week of Nov. 25, 2019
A Community to Be Thankful For Over the past year, our community has had some trying times. Most notably, on May 22, Mother Nature unleashed
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of Nov. 18: Shop Locally Throughout the Year
The start of the holiday season also signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements, this sale and that
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer: It’s Time to Reassess Tax Increases
It’s Time to Reassess Tax Increases In mid-June my phone lit up with desperate constituents on the other end of the line. The calls kept
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Nov. 15: PDMP
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews two measures that were unsuccessful during this year’s regular legislative session. Both Senate Bill 155
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for the Week of Nov. 11, 2019
Promoting a Safe Deer Hunting Season As the weather turns colder, many of us will brave the cold, freezing temperatures and spend hours on end