Category: Senator Justin Brown

Deadlines for Farm Programs Loom Throughout Missouri, harvest season is upon us. If farmers aren’t in the fields now, they soon will be. The good

An Extraordinary Tax Break The Missouri Constitution says that “on extraordinary occasions” the governor may convene the General Assembly by proclamation. That happened earlier this

A New Suit for Those in Uniform As a person who navigates two worlds, I have a good idea what it means to dress the

New Rules for Child Care Providers Each year the Missouri Legislature meets from January through mid-May. The effects of our work are generally not felt

Suicide Prevention Saves Lives It’s time we talk about suicide. Specifically, we need to talk about the alarming increase in suicides in America, how to

The Overriding Question As every civics student knows, no single branch of government has a monopoly on creating laws. In Missouri, the General Assembly passes

Ringing the Bell Ready or not, the start of the 2019-2020 school year is just days away. Children in Rolla return to the classroom on

For Farmers Caught in the Crossfire The escalating trade disputes between the United States and other nations has implications far beyond the headlines and evening

Eleven Days in August For many families throughout Missouri, there are 11 days in August that inspire months of work and preparation. In nearly every

Keep Your Cool This Summer There’s an old joke about the weather in Missouri: If you don’t like it, just wait. It will change. Come